apple cider vinegar--is it necessary to have the "mother" and what recipes even use this kind of vinegar?

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sonya · Answer

No, the mother just kind of hangs out in the jar of some brands, but you don't need it.

caninechef · Answer

I do not have any hard facts to base this on, but my guess is that apple cider vienegar is the traditional vinegar of the American kitchen. 50 years ago I do not think there was anything in the house ever but distilled white and cider vinegar with the latter used 90% of the time. Certainly other types have long histories but I think availablility at the local(non ethnic ) grocery store only happened in the last few decades.  .

Susan W. · Answer

Not really sure what you mean. Are you wanting to make your own or are you asking if you should purchase the kind that is raw and unfiltered? I buy Braggs which is raw and contains the mother. I use it for homemade mayo, kale salad, coleslaw..lots of recipes call for AC vinegar.

apple cider vinegar--is it necessary to have the "mother" and what recipes even use this kind of vinegar?

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