Red Wine Vinegar

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Oh, and for what it's worth - I've actually used vinegar (or lemon juice) in place of alcohol in recipes.

venusfire

I normally use chicken broth where a recipe calls for white wine and beef broth where it calls for red wine. There was a link here a long while ago showing non-alcoholic substitutes for different things such as brandy, wine, vodka, etc. I'm too lazy to look for it though but I think UmSqueakster may have posted it somewhere in the sultan thread that is pinned up above.

Just as an aside, if I worried about every little detail like vinegar, gelatin, etc. I think Id work myself into such a frenzy that Id find it completely tiresome and quit altogether trying to eat halal. My mom used to say "everything in moderation". Now I know that theory isn't supported by anything written, it's just me knowing myself all too well. Do I eat pork? No. Do I only eat out at restaurants that are halal? No. My own rule of thumb is if it doesn't get you drunk it's ok to use it. I know that goes against the whole "filth" concept wherein if it has any trace at all it's haram (think dijon mustard) but honestly I don't see myself going that far ever with it. It's hard enough praying five times/day, working fulltime, taking care of kids and being a wife. If I start scrutinizing everything I do I might as well just wave the white flag now.