American Vinegar Works Fudge Brownies
Fudgy, delicious, with a very slight malty tang. We think you will like these…
You guessed it, the secret ingredient in our brownies is vinegar. We use our Porter Beer Malt Vinegar to give these brownies an (almost) adult sophistication. The malty flavors of the porter complement the deep chocolate while the slight tang provides balance to the sweetness.
These are rich and we suggest starting with this recipe and cutting smaller cubes or brownie bites to serve. But we won’t judge if you want to double or triple the recipe next time…
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Which vinegar to use, and why
A small amount of cider vinegar sharpens chocolate the way salt does, and reacts with the raising agent for a better crumb. We use 19.53 Miles From The Tree Apple Cider Vinegar here. It is slow-fermented and aged in oak at our mill in Worcester, Massachusetts, which is why it seasons the dish rather than just souring it.
Make it ahead and keep it
Cool completely before cutting. They firm up and slice cleanly the next day.
What to cook next
Try Peach & Honey Granita, or browse all our vinegar recipes. If you have not cooked with craft vinegar before, a mini bottle sampler set lets you taste across the range before committing to a full-size bottle. Orders over $85 ship free within the contiguous US.
