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    Home » Recipe Index » Prep Ahead Meals » Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar

    Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar

    November 6, 2019 Updated September 14, 2020 By Rebecca Prep Ahead Meals, Winter Recipes

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    This 3 ingredient pomegranate balsamic vinegar is a great way to enjoy tart pomegranate flavor without having to get the seeds from lots of pomegranates. To make this vinegar, you just need pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, and shallots. Then use it to marinade pork or reduce it to make into a flavorful salad dressing for this warm winter salad.

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    [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 balsamic 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 does just that. It works as a marinade AND as a salad dressing for this warm winter 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 the warm salad mentioned above, with this simple sauteed kale salad, add it to this harvest bowl, these asparagus pumpkin or sweet potato soups. It also goes well with mac & cheese, like this protein packed version.

    What makes this pomegranate marinade so good?

    ingredients for pomegranate balsamic vinegar on a table
    • 100% Pomegranate Juice
    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Shallot

    How do I make this pomegranate balsamic vinegar?

    pouring pomegranate juice into a mason jar

    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.

    Expert Tips

    • 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.

    FAQ

    What are the benefits of pomegranate juice?

    100% pomegranate juice has been shown that it impacts muscle strength recovery, memory and cognition, and microbiome health in a few studies. The polyphenol antioxidants in pomegranates pack lots of health benefits, and taste great, what more do you need?

    What can replace balsamic vinegar?

    You can substitute equal parts red wine vinegar + ½ teaspoon sugar per 1 tablespoon vinegar to a recipe.

    pomegranate balsamic vinegar in a mason jar

    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 the sauce to turn it into a thick sauce. Then add a drizzle of olive oil to use as a salad dressing for this salad.

    What can I make with the leftover ingredients?

    • (pomegranate juice) pomegranate lime spritzer
    • (shallots) add more to this warm winter salad
    • (balsamic vinegar) use in this strawberry salad

    Did you make this pomegranate balsamic vinegar? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

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    Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar

    This 3 ingredient pomegranate balsamic vinegar is an easy sauce to make. Use it as a marinade for pork, or reduce it to use as a salad dressing.
    Course Main Course, Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 cup
    Author Rebecca

    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.

    Video

    Pomegranate Balsamic Marinade

    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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    Comments

    1. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

      January 10, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Is it wrong that I want to drink that syrup glaze??

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 11, 2018 at 10:28 am

        nope! I did and it's super tangilicious 😉

        Reply
    2. Rachel says

      January 10, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      I don't eat pork often but this marinade looks amazing! I would totally use it on rice or as a salad dressing. YUM!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 11, 2018 at 10:27 am

        oh you could use it on so many other proteins/salads/rice bowls! thanks

        Reply
    3. Samantha says

      January 10, 2018 at 6:42 pm

      Yum! I don’t eat pork but I’d be lying if this didn’t look good!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 11, 2018 at 10:26 am

        haha! thanks Samantha 🙂

        Reply
    4. Deborah Brooks says

      January 10, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      Well, my husband would certainly love this dinner!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 11, 2018 at 10:25 am

        awesome! thanks 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jessica Levinson says

      January 10, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      That pomegranate marinade sounds so wonderful! I'd love it on a salad!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 11, 2018 at 9:35 am

        thanks Jessica! Not sure if you've seen my recipe today, but we're on the same wavelenght

        Reply
    6. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

      January 11, 2018 at 5:51 am

      5 stars
      Wow, this looks so good! I have some POM wonderful in my fridge right now so I'm going to make this asap.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 11, 2018 at 9:34 am

        yes! and it's so quick, which is even better!

        Reply
    7. Abbey Sharp says

      January 11, 2018 at 6:03 am

      I love using pomegranates in my recipes but I’ve never used it in a meat marinade! Need to try this!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 11, 2018 at 9:33 am

        me too! definitely my new fave. thanks!

        Reply
    8. Kalee says

      January 11, 2018 at 9:44 am

      I love mixing in pork here and there in our dinners. I also am a huge fan of POM!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 11, 2018 at 10:25 am

        isn't it great?!

        Reply
    9. Andrea Metlika says

      November 06, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      I would use this on chicken, pork, salads so many things. It sounds super delicious.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 10:08 am

        thanks! it's great on all of that

        Reply
    10. Beth says

      November 06, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 10:08 am

        ha same!

        Reply
    11. Pam says

      November 06, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      I can think of so many dishes this would be good with. Thanks for giving us an easy but delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 10:08 am

        that's great! thanks so much

        Reply
    12. Haley D. Williams says

      November 06, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      Love this as a marinade!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 10:07 am

        it so good as a marinade! thanks

        Reply
    13. Kelly Anthony says

      November 06, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      I'm loving all your ideas for pomegranate juice. I always get so excited when I start to see pomegranates in the grocery store.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 10:07 am

        thanks so much! same, it's the best season

        Reply
    14. Sara says

      November 06, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh I can't wait to make this! I feel like I could use it so many different ways. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 10:07 am

        yes it's so versatile!

        Reply
    15. Ann says

      November 07, 2019 at 3:23 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 12, 2019 at 10:00 am

        oh this is great to hear, Ann! thanks so much & LMK how it turns out when you try it

        Reply

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