Let Vinegar Save The Day

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White vinegar is known for its multi-use properties; whether around the house as a healthy detergent alternative, for a science experiment, or simply for cooking, you can use vinegar in all sorts of activities and ways. If you’re looking for handy tricks or new recipes to try out, pick up a bottle of vinegar and check out the recipes below.

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

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Sometimes a plate of food needs a crunch but something with an acidic kick. If you’re looking for an alternative to a pickle, something more elegant is a quick pickled cucumber. All you need is to cut up a cucumber, pour over white and balsamic vinegar, pop in the fridge for a few minutes and you have a delicious side or salad dish.

Poaching Eggs

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A runny yolk is the perfect finish to so many recipes. The secret to mastering the perfect poached egg is by putting in a glug of vinegar after the water comes to a boil. The vinegar allows for the egg whites to coagulate giving you the runny center you dreamed of.

Hot Sauce

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Hot sauce is an amazing condiment that has two star ingredients: peppers and vinegar. Add to that garlic and salt, blend, and you have homemade delicious hot sauce.