What Can I Use Instead Of Lemon Juice

Vinegar does not have a high enough acidity to be considered a suitable replacement for the lemon juice in canning recipes so it should only be used when a recipe specifically calls for it.

Sauvignon blanc pinot grigio and vinho verde are our favorites because they re already very acidic but even a chardonnay would work if that s all you have. White wine is another excellent substitute for lemon juice thanks to its bright citrusy flavor profile as long as you choose one that s very dry instead of sweet. Fresh squeezed lemon lime juice might not be acidic enough to eliminate the risk of botulism. Both white wine and lemon juice.

Lime juice is the only safe substitute for lemon juice when you re canning and it has to be bottled. So it is best to avoid using vinegar in place of lemon juice in dishes in which lemon is the primary flavour. It is tart and acidic but unlike lemon juice has a strong pungent flavour and aroma.