How to Cook With Apple Cider Vinegar

Almost any recipe can be enhanced with the addition of a small amount of apple cider vinegar. The vinegar will bring out the flavors and give the dish a slightly tangy taste. Meat dishes and salads with apple cider vinegar are especially delicious.

Things You'll Need

• 6 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
• 1 cup cranberry-apple juice
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 red apples
• 1/2 cup apple cider, unfiltered
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 fresh fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced thinly
• 2 cups arugula
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 6 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 cartons of fresh pearl onions
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves

Instructions

Pork Chops With Apple Cider Vinegar

1. Place the pork chops in a skillet and add the cranberry-apple juice, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, turning the meat once.

4. Add sliced apples to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Salad With Apple, Fennel and Apple Cider Vinegar

1. Make vinaigrette dressing by mixing the apple cider, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and honey in a medium bowl until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Combine the apple slices, arugula and fennel in a large bowl.

3. Toss the salad with the vinaigrette dressing.

4. Put the salad on four plates and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Chutney with Apple Cider Vinegar, Raisins and Onions

1. Blanch pearl onions in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and peel.

2. Combine the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, raisins, onions, brown sugar, cloves and salt and pepper.

3. Boil the mixture for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid thickens and becomes syrupy.

4. Keep the chutney covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

5. Serve the chutney with apple cider vinegar pork chops or any meat or poultry.