Try one of these easy substitutes for white wine in cooking.

Of course, you could buy a bottle specifically to make the recipe.

(Unless, of course, you think ahead and freeze leftover wine for next time.)

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The tricky part is, when it comes towhite wine, there is no one-to-one substitution.

Its a matter of looking at how much wine is called for and what its contributing to the recipe.

A Little Acid Is Key

Most of the time, the wine brings notes of acidity.

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If you omit it, the recipe might taste a little flat.

The best fix is usually water or stock combined with something acidic, like vinegar or lemon juice.

In this case, feel free to simply omit the wine.

Deglazing a hot skillet with white wine

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It would be an ideal substitute in thisFrench onion souprecipe.

Unlike white wine, which will go bad within days after opening, these last indefinitely on a shelf.

The flavor isnt exactly the same, but its a reliable substitute if youre comfortable keeping alcohol on hand.