803 apple vinegar recipes

Bobotie lamb meatloaf is the South African Cape Malay classic with curried ground lamb, raisins, almonds, and apple under a turmeric-tinted egg custard topping. Aromatic with kaffir lime.

Aunt May's pickled green tomatoes is a heritage four-day sweet pickle recipe that turns 15 pounds of unripe tomatoes into translucent, cinnamon-and-clove spiced jewels in cider vinegar syrup. Old-school canning that fills the pantry.

Ham barbecue sandwiches: chopped ham simmered in a tangy ketchup-mustard-vinegar barbecue sauce, piled into hot dog buns. A retro Pennsylvania potluck classic that feeds a crowd for pennies.

Grilled eggplant salad topped with a quick-pickled cucumber and red onion relish in cider vinegar dressing. A smoky, refreshing summer vegetable side.

German meatballs with sauerkraut and apple mixed into the meat, browned in bacon drippings, then simmered with braised red cabbage, apples, and caraway seeds.

North Carolina barbecue with chopped pork shoulder in a tangy vinegar and cayenne mopping sauce. Traditional Eastern-style chopped 'cue, slow-roasted and served with slaw.

Hot German rice salad with crispy bacon, apple cider vinegar, sugar, onions, and grated carrot. A warm, tangy side dish using the same sweet-sour dressing as German potato salad.

Gourmet glazed figs simmered in brandy, apple cider vinegar, and cloves until plump and transparent, then stuffed with toasted almonds. Pairs with roasted meats.

Cabbage and grated apple salad tossed in a tangy sour cream dressing with vinegar and sugar. A crisp, Eastern European-style coleslaw served cold.

Pennsylvania red cabbage braised in vinegar and brown sugar with apples and caraway seeds. A sweet-tart Pennsylvania Dutch side dish that pairs perfectly with pork roast, sausage, and schnitzel.

A fresh no-cook cucumber relish with dill seed, grated onion, and apple cider vinegar. Just chop, mix, and chill for a few days. Yields 2 cups of tangy, crunchy relish for hot dogs and burgers.

Refrigerator dill pickles with garlic, fresh dill, and apple cider vinegar brine. No canning required. Crisp, sour, ready in 4 to 7 days.

Homemade picante sauce simmered with canned whole tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, onion, and apple cider vinegar. Adjust the heat by adding more peppers. Serve chilled with chips.

Homemade honey mustard made from scratch with dry mustard powder, honey, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric. A creamy condiment that keeps refrigerated for up to a month.

Spicy cranberry jalapeno sauce simmered with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and fresh cilantro. A sweet-hot condiment that wakes up turkey, pork, or a block of cream cheese.

Ice-water pickles: quartered cucumbers chilled in ice water, packed over onions, and covered with a boiling apple cider vinegar and mustard seed brine. Sweet, crisp, classic refrigerator pickles.