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Peking Duck

Peking Duck

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
95 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Rinse duck inside and out; pat dry. Cut off tail and discard.
  3. 3 Mix cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, white pepper, and cloves together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of spice mix into cavity of duck.
  4. 4 Stir 1 tablespoon soy sauce into remaining spice mix and rub evenly over entire outside of duck.
  5. 5 Cut 1 green onion in half and tuck it inside cavity.
  6. 6 Cover and refrigerate duck for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  7. 7 Place duck breast-side up on a rack set in a wok or pot. Steam for 1 hour, adding more water as it evaporates.
  8. 8 Lift duck with two large spoons to drain juices and green onion.
  9. 9 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place duck breast-side up in a roasting pan and prick skin all over with a fork.
  10. 10 Roast duck in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  11. 11 Mix together remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and honey in a small bowl. Brush honey mixture onto duck.
  12. 12 Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Roast until skin is richly browned, about 5 minutes. Do not allow skin to char.
  13. 13 Mix plum jam, chutney, sugar, and vinegar in a small serving bowl. Chop remaining green onions and place them into a separate bowl.
  14. 14 Place whole duck onto a serving platter and garnish with orange slices and fresh parsley. Serve with plum sauce and chopped green onions.

By Allison

China Sun Chicken

China Sun Chicken

3.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken and carrots in the hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook another 1 minute. Add the shallots and bell pepper; cook another 1 minute.
  2. 2 Whisk together 3 tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the canned pineapple chunks along with the pineapple chunks, the water, soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, and pepper flakes; stir into the chicken and vegetable mixture and bring to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens.

By Jennifer Landry

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch in a large glass bowl until smooth. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a medium bowl. Whisk in chili paste, brown sugar, and vinegar. Add water chestnuts, peanuts, green onions, and garlic and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Transfer water chestnut sauce mixture to a medium skillet. Heat slowly over medium heat until aromatic.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, transfer chicken from marinade into a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  6. 6 Combine water chestnut mixture and cooked chicken together in one skillet. Adjust heat and simmer until sauce thickens and coats chicken, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Arlena

Healthy Instant Pot® Orange Chicken

Healthy Instant Pot® Orange Chicken

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil.
  2. 2 Combine cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl. Toss chicken in the mixture to coat and shake off excess.
  3. 3 Saute coated chicken in the hot oil in the pressure cooker pot until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and allow to drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Clean out the pressure cooker pot.
  4. 4 Turn pressure cooker on again and select Saute function. Combine orange juice, water, vinegar, coconut aminos, cornstarch, sugar, garlic, and ginger in the pot and cook, whisking regularly, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat.

By thedailygourmet

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 ½ cups water, reserved pineapple juice, sugar, vinegar, and orange food coloring in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk ¼ cup cornstarch and ¼ cup water together in a small bowl until smooth; stir into sauce, stirring continuously, until slightly thickened.
  3. 3 Combine flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, egg, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl; gradually whisk in remaining 1 ½ cups water to make a thick batter.
  4. 4 Add chicken pieces; stir until well coated.
  5. 5 Heat 1 quart oil in a large, deep skillet or wok to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in hot oil until golden, about 10 minutes; transfer to paper towels to drain.
  6. 6 Layer bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and chicken pieces on a platter; pour hot sweet and sour sauce over top.
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By LINDAHU

Deb's General Tso's Chicken

Deb's General Tso's Chicken

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook chicken: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch until no lumps remain. Stir in chicken pieces until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Drop battered chicken pieces into hot oil, one by one. Cook until chicken is golden brown and begins to float, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. 4 Make sauce: Combine sugar, vinegars, sherry, soy sauce, and garlic in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and sauce has thickened to the consistency of light pancake syrup, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep sauce warm.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chiles and ginger in hot oil until ginger begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to remove chiles and ginger to warm sauce; stir until combined.
  6. 6 Cook and stir-fry chicken in the same wok until very crispy and dark golden brown. Serve with sauce.

By Deb K

General Tao Chicken

General Tao Chicken

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl; set aside. Beat eggs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until combined. Stir in flour and baking powder until no large lumps remain. Mix in chicken pieces until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink on the inside, about 12 minutes. Set chicken aside; keep warm.
  4. 4 Make sauce: Reduce heat to medium-high; add green onion, ginger, and sesame oil to the skillet. Cook and stir until onion is limp and ginger begins to brown, about 1 minute. Pour in water, sugar, and vinegar; bring to a boil
  5. 5 Dissolve cornstarch in soy sauce in a small bowl and stir into vinegar mixture along with oyster sauce and ketchup. Cook until sauce has thickened and is no longer cloudy. Stir in chicken; simmer until heated through.

By Mel

Hong Kong Sweet and Sour Pork

Hong Kong Sweet and Sour Pork

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
10 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, 2 teaspoons potato starch, sesame oil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix the pork into the marinade and turn until all the pork is covered. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 To make the sauce, whisk together the water, vinegar, ketchup, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, 2 teaspoons potato starch, and red food coloring in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Dip the pork pieces in the beaten egg, then dredge in the 1 cup potato starch. Use your hand to press the starch onto the pork, assuring a consistent coating.
  4. 4 Heat the peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Fry the pork pieces in the hot oil until crisp and light brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the pork from the oil and drain, keeping the oil hot. Return the drained pork pieces to the hot oil for 30 seconds more. Remove and drain again. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok.
  6. 6 Heat 1 tablespoon of reserved oil in the wok over medium heat. Cook the green bell pepper, cayenne pepper, pineapple, garlic, and green onion in the heated oil for about 5 minutes. Add the sauce and stir until it thickens. Stir in the pork and toss until the pork is coated with sauce. Remove from heat and serve.

By BETSYLINDSEY

Sweet and Sour Lychee Pork

Sweet and Sour Lychee Pork

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine egg yolk, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, salt, and Sichuan peppercorns in a bowl to make the marinade. Add pork; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix vinegar, water, sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, and cornstarch together to make the seasoning sauce.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Roll the marinated pork in cornstarch until each piece is well covered. Deep-fry pork for 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir-fry green peppers and scallions for 30 seconds. Add lychees and pour in the seasoning sauce. Stir well until sauce thickens. Leave over very low heat.
  5. 5 Reheat the deep-frying oil. Re-fry pork until crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain and place on a warm plate. Pour the seasoning sauce on top. Sprinkle with sesame oil and serve at once.

By betty

Snappy Green Beans

Snappy Green Beans

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 Saute onions in bacon grease; add vinegar, and saute until onions are tender. Add green beans and cook until heated through. Crumble the bacon on top.

By Casey

Homemade Horseradish

Homemade Horseradish

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine horseradish, vinegar, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until blended. Carefully remove the cover of the processor or blender, keeping your face away from the container.
  2. 2 Cover and store horseradish in the refrigerator for up to one month.

By BOOK_WORM

Apricot Chicken II

Apricot Chicken II

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the apricot preserves, vinegar and brown sugar. Pour the preserve mixture over the chicken, cover, and bake for 50 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove cover and bake for 10 more minutes.

By Marsha Timblin

Old Bay-Seasoned Steamed Shrimp

Old Bay-Seasoned Steamed Shrimp

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water, vinegar, and seafood seasoning to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add shrimp and stir.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam, stirring once or twice, until bright orange in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.

By Karen Schroeder Caselli

Garlic Pickled Eggs

Garlic Pickled Eggs

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
10135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel.
  2. 2 Place eggs and onion into a 1-quart jar.
  3. 3 Combine vinegar, water, garlic, and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour vinegar mixture over eggs and cover with a lid. Refrigerate for 1 week before serving.

By Gisele

Pickled Cabbage

Pickled Cabbage

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
1470 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cabbage in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt and stir to distribute. Set aside for 20 minutes, tossing with hands every few minutes.
  2. 2 Drain excess water from cabbage. Stir in vinegar and sugar; mix well. Cover the bowl; refrigerate for 24 hours.

By SCGOATS

Maple Glazed Pork Loin

Maple Glazed Pork Loin

4.4

Prep
120 min
Cook
60 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the roast into a large resealable bag. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, vinegar, pancake syrup, cornstarch and brown sugar. Pour into the bag with the roast. Seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the roast into a roasting pan or large Dutch oven, and pour the marinade over it.
  3. 3 Cover, and roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the lid, and continue roasting until the top is browned and the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Remove from the oven, and let rest for about 10 minutes before carving. The internal temperature should increase by 10 degrees.

By missdixie

Chicken Fried Pheasant

Chicken Fried Pheasant

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and vinegar in a shallow bowl. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip pheasant slices in milk mixture, then press into cracker crumbs until both sides coated.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pheasant; cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

By KATHYKOEHN

Delish Sloppy Joes

Delish Sloppy Joes

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  2. 2 Stir in the condensed tomato soup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Cook and stir until thick, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve on the toasted hamburger buns.

By KG

Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill

Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sliced cucumbers and salt in a large bowl and let sweat for 1 hour. Drain liquid and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
  2. 2 Combine white vinegar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved and simmer until liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions and stir in dill.
  3. 3 Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Karin Coleman

Easy Tasty Ham Steaks with Maple Glaze for Two

Easy Tasty Ham Steaks with Maple Glaze for Two

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange ham steaks in a baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk brown sugar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and vinegar in a bowl; pour over ham steaks. Sprinkle cloves over ham steaks.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until browned on both sides, about 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes. Discard cloves before serving.

By Chriss Pooler

Bou's Chicken

Bou's Chicken

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium pot with a lid, blend together mustard, sugar, soy sauce, white vinegar, ketchup and water in the order listed. Bring the sauce to a boil.
  2. 2 Add the chicken pieces, and turn down the heat. Place the lid slightly ajar on the pot. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes, or till the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

By CCLady

Steamed Blue Crabs

Steamed Blue Crabs

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beer, vinegar, ½ cup seafood seasoning, and salt in a large stockpot over high heat; bring to a strong simmer.
  2. 2 Carefully place each crab upside-down and stick a knife through the shell just behind the mouth right before cooking.
  3. 3 Fit a screen over simmering beer mixture; layer crabs on the screen.
  4. 4 Cover the pot; steam crabs until they turn bright orange and no blue-green color remains, 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle crabs with remaining ¼ cup seafood seasoning before serving.

By Steve A

Big Game Grape Jelly Barbeque Ham Sandwiches

Big Game Grape Jelly Barbeque Ham Sandwiches

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
65 min
Total
565 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the vinegar, grape jelly, paprika, mustard powder, brown sugar, bottled sweet chili sauce, and water in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in the chipped ham and stir to combine with sauce. Refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3 The next day, bring the sauce and ham slowly to a simmer over low heat and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4 Spoon the ham onto sandwich buns to serve.

By PJ's kitchen

Country Style Barbecued Chicken

Country Style Barbecued Chicken

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the onions, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  3. 3 Arrange chicken in the baking dish. Pour sauce over the chicken.
  4. 4 Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear.

By Margie Eagles

Deviled Tomatoes

Deviled Tomatoes

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice the top off of each tomato. Hollow out each tomato with a spoon, leaving a 1/2 to 1/4 inch shell. Place tomato pulp in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir the vinegar and olive oil into the pulp, mixing to break up any large pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Evenly spoon the filling into the tomato shells. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.

By Junoir Chef