MIchigan Cherry Vinegar

Michigan Cherry Vinegar from Donkey Provisions is a small-batch, barrel-aged vinegar made from Montmorency cherries harvested in Northern Michigan. Slow-fermented and aged in barrels, it mellows the natural acidity so deep cherry flavor can marry with warm notes of vanilla and toasted oak. The result is a rich, velvety vinegar balancing bright tartness and mellow sweetness.

At a glance

• Type: Barrel-aged fruit vinegar
• Maker: Donkey Provisions
• Fruit: Montmorency cherries from Northern Michigan
• Method: Slow-fermented, small batch, barrel-aged
• Notes: Cherry, wild honey, vanilla, toasted oak
• Body: Medium-bodied with a deep ruby hue

Best for

• Vinaigrettes with walnut oil and Dijon
• Glazing duck, pork tenderloin, or root vegetables
• Deglazing the pan after searing steak or chops
• Adding shrub-like depth to bourbon cocktails
• Splashing into sparkling water
• Gifts for cooks and cocktail fans

How to use

Whisk into vinaigrettes, brush over meats and vegetables in the final minutes of cooking, or use a splash to deglaze a pan and lift the fond.

Flavor profile

Intense stone fruit and wild honey on the nose, a clean cherry burst up front, and a rounded, woody finish.

About Donkey Provisions

Donkey Provisions crafts small-batch, barrel-aged vinegars and pantry goods rooted in regional ingredients.