Apple Cider Hot Vinegar from American Vinegar Works is a one-of-a-kind finishing vinegar, co-fermented from local apple cider with select spices and hot, smoky peppers, then rested in 25-gallon American oak. It opens with a whisper of smoke, shifts savory, and lands on a clean, pleasant heat that is far more versatile than hot sauce.
At a glance
Type: Hot finishing apple cider vinegar
Sizes: 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz glass bottles
Fermentation base: Apple cider
Base origin: Massachusetts
Process: Co-fermented with spices and hot, smoky peppers, aged in 25-gallon American oak
Minimum acidity: 4%
Maker: American Vinegar Works
Best for
Finishing pan sauces, slaws, and mayo
Waking up roasted vegetables, beans, and stews
Spiking chili, pozole, and gumbo
Bright table hits on fried chicken, oysters, or potatoes
Bourbon cocktails and smoky shrubs
Gift for the heat-seeking cook
How to use
Shake 1 part vinegar with 2 to 3 parts olive oil, salt, and a dab of mustard for a go-to vinaigrette over charred broccoli or a tomato-cucumber salad. Stir into braises and pot liquor, spike chili or gumbo just before serving, or finish crispy potatoes and fried chicken with a bright hit at the table.
Flavor profile
A touch of smoke, a savory backbone, and bright tang with gentle heat, not blow-your-head-off heat. More layered than standard cider vinegar and far more versatile than hot sauce.
About American Vinegar Works
American Vinegar Works is a New England maker that revived an 1823 slow-fermentation method, crafting small-batch, barrel-aged vinegars from American wines, ciders, and brews, hand-bottled raw and unfiltered.
