This 3 ingredient DIY pomegranate balsamic vinegar is can be used as a flavorful, tart marinade or salad dressing. To make this vinegar, you just need pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, and shallots.
[This recipe was originally posted in January 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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How will this pomegranate vinegar make your life easier?
Meals can get really boring, so why not make an easy sauce to marinade meat in and to turn into a flavor packed salad dressing?
This pomegranate balsamic vinegar recipe does just that. It works as a marinade AND as a salad dressing for a delicious salad.
This vinegar is great because it includes just one unique ingredient: pomegranate juice.
Use the remaining pomegranate juice to make an easy pomegranate lime spritzer, or double the recipe to make enough for a pork marinade and salad dressing.
Serve pomegranate marinated pork with this simple sauteed kale salad, add it to a harvest bowl, these asparagus, pumpkin or sweet potato soups. It also goes well with mac & cheese, like this protein packed version.
What makes this balsamic vinegar pomegranate so good?
- 100% Pomegranate Juice
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Shallot
How do make balsamic pomegranate dressing?
Make your pomegranate balsamic vinegar by pouring Pomegranate Juice, balsamic vinegar, diced shallot, and a pinch of salt into a medium sized mason jar. Shake.
Marinade meat in it or reduce and add extra virgin olive oil to use as a salad dressing.
Substitutions/Tips
- Use 100% pomegranate juice in your pomegranate balsamic vinegar, it is more flavorful than other types of juice
- If you don't plan on using leftover pomegranate juice in one of the recipes mentioned below, freeze in ice cubes to add to drinks and sauces.
- Other great add-ins: dijon mustard, olive oil, sugar, etc.
FAQ
It's delicious to marinate meat in, to use as a salad dressing, or reduce and drizzle pomegranate vinegar glaze over vegetables, bread, or anything else. This DIY pomegranate balsamic vinegar is versatile and easy to make.
The polyphenol antioxidants in pomegranates pack lots of health benefits, and taste great, what more do you need? I recommend eating foods you enjoy more than focusing on what's healthy or not.
Thickening balsamic vinegar is easy, just pour it into a saucepan and boil until it thickens, take it off the heat just before it's as thick as you'd like, it hardens quickly.
How can I repurpose this vinegar?
- Use it to marinade a pork loin. Marinade for at least 4 hours, then cook in an Instant Pot for 15-20 minutes.
- Reduce sauce to turn it into a thick sauce. Then add olive oil to use as a salad dressing for a pomegranate salad with sauteed kale, butternut squash, pomegranate aerils, and pork chops or loin marinated in pomegranate balsamic vinegar.
What can I make with the leftover ingredients?
- Pomegranate juice: pomegranate lime spritzer, add a dash to this Holiday Kale Salad or Vegetarian Harvest Bowl.
- Shallots: add some to this White Bean and Farro Bowl or Creamy Asparagus Soup.
- Balsamic vinegar: use in this Strawberry Salad or Summer Berry Salad with Balsamic.
Did you make this pomegranate balsamic vinegar? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% Pomegranate Juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot diced
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Pour 1 c 100% Pomegranate Juice, 1 T balsamic vinegar, 1 T diced shallot, and a pinch of salt into a medium sized mason jar. Shake.
- Cover pork loin with pomegranate balsamic vinegar to marinade or reduce into syrup to make an easy salad dressing.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days. Sniff it, if it still smells good and looks good, it should be ok to eat, even after 7 days.
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Notes
- Use 100% pomegranate juice, it is more flavorful than other types of juice
- If you don't plan on using leftover pomegranate juice in one of the recipes mentioned below, freeze in ice cubes to add to drinks and sauces.
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Lilly says
I’m going to make some for me and my neighbors! How long does this last? A few days? Do I keep it in the frig until I use it?
Rebecca says
oh they'll love it! Yes, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. But honestly, it'll probably last longer. If it smells good and looks about the same, it's probably safe to use.
Ann says
Ohhh, I’m just getting high on pomegranate juice. Once I was prescribed to drink it every day for medical reasons, and since then I can not live without pomegranates. This is so delicious! By the way, I love berry sauces and dressings for hearty dishes. My favorite sauces for meat are cranberry and lingonberry, I often make them. I think pomegranate balsamic vinegar will turn out to be a real masterpiece. I will definitely try to make it. I'm sure this will be my favorite dressing. Thank you for the idea!
Rebecca says
oh this is great to hear, Ann! thanks so much & LMK how it turns out when you try it
Sara says
Oooh I can't wait to make this! I feel like I could use it so many different ways. Thanks!
Rebecca says
yes it's so versatile!
Kelly Anthony says
I'm loving all your ideas for pomegranate juice. I always get so excited when I start to see pomegranates in the grocery store.
Rebecca says
thanks so much! same, it's the best season
Haley D. Williams says
Love this as a marinade!
Rebecca says
it so good as a marinade! thanks
Pam says
I can think of so many dishes this would be good with. Thanks for giving us an easy but delicious recipe!
Rebecca says
that's great! thanks so much
Beth says
This is great! I really could you the advantage of better memory from the pomegranate juice, especially during the holidays!! Thank you for sharing this flavorful dressing!
Rebecca says
ha same!
Andrea Metlika says
I would use this on chicken, pork, salads so many things. It sounds super delicious.
Rebecca says
thanks! it's great on all of that
Kalee says
I love mixing in pork here and there in our dinners. I also am a huge fan of POM!
Rebecca says
isn't it great?!
Abbey Sharp says
I love using pomegranates in my recipes but I’ve never used it in a meat marinade! Need to try this!
Rebecca says
me too! definitely my new fave. thanks!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
Wow, this looks so good! I have some POM wonderful in my fridge right now so I'm going to make this asap.
Rebecca says
yes! and it's so quick, which is even better!
Jessica Levinson says
That pomegranate marinade sounds so wonderful! I'd love it on a salad!
Rebecca says
thanks Jessica! Not sure if you've seen my recipe today, but we're on the same wavelenght
Deborah Brooks says
Well, my husband would certainly love this dinner!
Rebecca says
awesome! thanks 🙂
Samantha says
Yum! I don’t eat pork but I’d be lying if this didn’t look good!
Rebecca says
haha! thanks Samantha 🙂
Rachel says
I don't eat pork often but this marinade looks amazing! I would totally use it on rice or as a salad dressing. YUM!
Rebecca says
oh you could use it on so many other proteins/salads/rice bowls! thanks
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
Is it wrong that I want to drink that syrup glaze??
Rebecca says
nope! I did and it's super tangilicious 😉