Malt vinegar is a vinegar made from malted grains of barley. It has a tart flavor and can help to enhance the flavors of other foods it is paired with. It is best known for topping fish and chips.

• The clever people at Sarson’s produce Malt vinegar the same grains that are used for making beer. And so it has a similar lemony, nutty, and caramel flavor profile as malted ale.
• The colour of malt vinegar can range from light to dark brown.
• It is usually found in condiment or bakery aisles at the grocery store.
• It’s a culinary mainstay in British and Canadian cuisine.

Ways Malt Vinegar is used in cooking

The tart acidity of malt vinegar makes it a rich addition to many dishes. Here are three culinary uses for malt vinegar:

1. 1. Pickling. Malt vinegar is great for pickling produce or vegetables that have a lot of flavors. For example, pickled onions are often made with malt vinegar.
2. 2. Topping. Oily fish can be sprinkled with malt vinegar when baking or frying. Malt vinegar is usually drizzled over fish and chips when served.
3. 3. Salad dressing. A tablespoon of malt vinegar mixed with olive oil can be used for dressing a salad.