The Best Substitutes for White Wine in Cooking (When You’re Out of the Real Thing)
You’re halfway through preparing a delicious risotto or pan sauce when you realize the bottle of white wine you thought was in the pantry isn’t there. Don’t panic. Swapping white wine in recipes is simpler than you might think, and the results can be just as flavorful when you understand what role the wine plays in your dish.
White wine brings three essential elements to cooking: acidity to brighten flavors and tenderize proteins, depth through subtle fruit and mineral notes, and liquid to deglaze pans and create sauces. The best substitutes mirror one or more of these qualities. White wine vinegar diluted with …