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.
Elise Bauer
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.