How to Use balsamic vinegar in a Sentence

balsamic vinegar

noun
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 26 Dec. 2019
  • In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil.
    Ted Weesner, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • In a small saucepan, warm the honey and whisk in the balsamic vinegar.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2019
  • Set the berries in a bowl, then top them with balsamic vinegar and stir to coat.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 20 May 2022
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions, stir and then deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 18 Mar. 2020
  • Sprinkle with olive oil and add a dab of the balsamic vinegar.
    Ted Weesner, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • Add chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to the pan (enough to coat the hearts).
    Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2020
  • Transfer to a medium bowl, add the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, and toss to coat.
    Washington Post, 9 July 2021
  • Mild coho fresh from the ocean, with a touch of balsamic vinegar?
    Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Alaska Dispatch News, 8 Aug. 2017
  • The TikTok creator starts with a big cup of ice and adds a heavy pour of balsamic vinegar.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 8 June 2022
  • Here, apple cider and balsamic vinegar add to the sweet-sour tastes.
    BostonGlobe.com, 24 Sep. 2019
  • Add the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, black pepper and salt to the bag.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2021
  • The sauce here is good enough to eat like a soup, fortified with balsamic vinegar and onions.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 29 June 2018
  • Cut the onion in half and lavish it with butter and balsamic vinegar.
    Steven Raichlen New York Times, Star Tribune, 21 July 2021
  • Stir in the white balsamic vinegar, then stir in the buttermilk.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Add balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt and black pepper, and toss to coat.
    Susan Russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Add balsamic vinegar, maples syrup, a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes.
    Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 10 Oct. 2022
  • The other oils are fantastic, too, and the balsamic vinegar is to die for.
    Marissa Miller, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Toss cherry tomatoes in olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar and give them a quick 10-minute high-heat roast.
    Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2018
  • Be sure to stop at this olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop that has dozens of varieties, all ready to taste and take home.
    Olivia Hall, The Seattle Times, 13 Aug. 2018
  • The berries bring fruity depth, while shallots, rosemary and a shot of balsamic vinegar keep the sauce from being too sweet.
    Martha Holmbergthe Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Combine in a large bowl and add a large splash of olive oil, some salt and pepper, and a smaller splash of balsamic vinegar.
    Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Remove the asparagus from the oven, drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and toss to coat.
    Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over each bowl and garnish each with the flaky salt and black pepper.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Garnish each with a couple of basil leaves, a few drops of balsamic vinegar, a pinch of flaky salt and a grinding of the pepper.
    Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with some salt.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2019
  • Then, toast them in the oven and finish with a drizzle of honey or balsamic vinegar.
    Cincinnati.com, 13 Sep. 2017
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice and taste for seasoning.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
  • All acid—like lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar—can tenderize meat when used in a marinade.
    Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2024
  • The Abbott's bitters bring the complexity of herbs and spices, while the balsamic vinegar adds that ideal acidity that balances the cocktail and also conveys a peculiar silkiness.
    Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024

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