What can I substitute for sherry vinegar?
Running low on sherry vinegar? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.
About sherry vinegar
Sherry vinegar is a Spanish wine vinegar produced in the Jerez region of Andalusia, made from sherry wine aged in oak barrels using the solera system. It has a complex, nutty, slightly sweet flavour with a deep amber colour and mellow acidity, making it more rounded and less sharp than most other vinegars. It is prized in vinaigrettes, braises, sauces, and as a finishing condiment where its depth of flavour adds richness without harsh bite.
Best substitute
red wine vinegar
Red wine vinegar is the closest widely available substitute, offering similar acidity and a wine-based flavour profile, though it lacks the nutty, oxidative complexity of sherry vinegar. A small pinch of sugar can help approximate the slight sweetness of sherry vinegar.
Use 1 tbsp for every 1 tbsp, optionally adding a small pinch of sugar
vinaigrettesbraisessaucesmarinadesNot suitable for: replicating nutty complexity
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white wine vinegar
White wine vinegar provides comparable acidity with a clean, crisp flavour. It is lighter and less complex than sherry vinegar but works well in dressings and sauces where a more neutral acid is acceptable.
Use 1 tbsp for every 1 tbsp
vinaigrettesdressingslight saucesNot suitable for: deep braisesNot suitable for: replicating nutty depth
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What is sherry vinegar called in other countries?
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Australia | sherry vinegar |
| ES | vinagre de Jerez |
| United Kingdom | sherry vinegar |
| United States | sherry vinegar |
Common names for sherry vinegar
vinagre de JerezJerez vinegarSpanish sherry vinegar