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White wine substitute

1 cup white wine (for cooking) = 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth + 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice

Wine adds acid and depth to a sauce. Broth and a splash of vinegar get you close.

Substitutes for 1 cup white wine (for cooking)

  1. Option 1

    1 cup chicken or vegetable broth + 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice

    Good for risotto, pan sauces and deglazing.

  2. Option 2

    1 cup white grape juice + 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

    Sweeter. Use in dishes that can take some sweetness.

Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.

Questions

What can I use instead of white wine?

For 1 cup white wine (for cooking), you can use 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth + 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice; or 1 cup white grape juice + 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar.

What is the best substitute for white wine?

For most recipes, use 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth + 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice. Good for risotto, pan sauces and deglazing.

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