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Garlic mustard cider vinegar is a simple way to capture the distinctive character of one of spring's most underrated wild plants. Made with garlic mustard, also known as Jack-by-the-hedge (Alliaria petiolata), this botanical vinegar brings together the bright acidity of cider vinegar with the fresh, savoury, gently peppery character of a familiar hedgerow herb.
Garlic mustard is a biennial wild plant commonly found along hedgerows, woodland edges, and shady paths throughout Britain. Its softly crinkled leaves release a distinctive aroma when crushed, combining hints of garlic, mustard, and green herbs. Despite its name, it isn't a true mustard or a member of the garlic family; it belongs to the cabbage family, Brassicaceae, and has a flavour all of its own.
Known by the charming country name Jack-by-the-hedge, this plant has a long history of use as a springtime edible. Its leaves have traditionally been gathered for salads, sauces, and other fresh preparations, offering a peppery, garlicky flavour when many other wild greens are just beginning to emerge.
Our garlic mustard cider vinegar celebrates this seasonal hedgerow ingredient in a versatile, everyday kitchen staple. The cider vinegar provides a bright, tangy base, while the garlic mustard lends its distinctive herbal character, creating a condiment that brings a little of the wild into your cooking.
It's particularly at home in salad dressings and vinaigrettes, where its acidity and savoury notes can complement fresh leaves, roasted vegetables, and earthy ingredients. Try whisking it with olive oil, a little mustard, and honey for a simple dressing, or use a splash to brighten lentil dishes, bean salads, marinades, and homemade sauces.
For the curious cook, it offers another way to explore seasonal foraging beyond the usual wild garlic pesto — a useful bottle to keep close at hand when everyday meals could benefit from a little extra character.
Ways to enjoy garlic mustard cider vinegar:
Whisked with olive oil to make a fresh, peppery salad dressing
Drizzled over roasted root vegetables and seasonal greens
Added to lentil, bean, and grain salads
Used in marinades for vegetables, tofu, or other savoury ingredients
Stirred into homemade vinaigrettes, sauces, and dressings
Used to add a tangy, herbal finish to soups and savoury dishes
It's a simple, versatile pantry ingredient for adventurous cooks and anyone who enjoys discovering the flavours hiding in Britain's hedgerows.
Ingredients:
Cider vinegar, wild garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata).
Notes
Handmade in small batches
Made with wild-foraged garlic mustard, also known as Jack-by-the-hedge
Fresh, peppery, garlicky herbal character
A versatile ingredient for dressings, marinades, and savoury cooking
Inspired by traditional hedgerow foraging and seasonal ingredients
Garlic mustard cider vinegar is a simple way to capture the distinctive character of one of spring's most underrated wild plants. Made with garlic mustard, also known as Jack-by-the-hedge (Alliaria petiolata), this botanical vinegar brings together the bright acidity of cider vinegar with the fresh, savoury, gently peppery character of a familiar hedgerow herb.
Garlic mustard is a biennial wild plant commonly found along hedgerows, woodland edges, and shady paths throughout Britain. Its softly crinkled leaves release a distinctive aroma when crushed, combining hints of garlic, mustard, and green herbs. Despite its name, it isn't a true mustard or a member of the garlic family; it belongs to the cabbage family, Brassicaceae, and has a flavour all of its own.
Known by the charming country name Jack-by-the-hedge, this plant has a long history of use as a springtime edible. Its leaves have traditionally been gathered for salads, sauces, and other fresh preparations, offering a peppery, garlicky flavour when many other wild greens are just beginning to emerge.
Our garlic mustard cider vinegar celebrates this seasonal hedgerow ingredient in a versatile, everyday kitchen staple. The cider vinegar provides a bright, tangy base, while the garlic mustard lends its distinctive herbal character, creating a condiment that brings a little of the wild into your cooking.
It's particularly at home in salad dressings and vinaigrettes, where its acidity and savoury notes can complement fresh leaves, roasted vegetables, and earthy ingredients. Try whisking it with olive oil, a little mustard, and honey for a simple dressing, or use a splash to brighten lentil dishes, bean salads, marinades, and homemade sauces.
For the curious cook, it offers another way to explore seasonal foraging beyond the usual wild garlic pesto — a useful bottle to keep close at hand when everyday meals could benefit from a little extra character.
Ways to enjoy garlic mustard cider vinegar:
Whisked with olive oil to make a fresh, peppery salad dressing
Drizzled over roasted root vegetables and seasonal greens
Added to lentil, bean, and grain salads
Used in marinades for vegetables, tofu, or other savoury ingredients
Stirred into homemade vinaigrettes, sauces, and dressings
Used to add a tangy, herbal finish to soups and savoury dishes
It's a simple, versatile pantry ingredient for adventurous cooks and anyone who enjoys discovering the flavours hiding in Britain's hedgerows.
Ingredients:
Cider vinegar, wild garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata).
Notes
Handmade in small batches
Made with wild-foraged garlic mustard, also known as Jack-by-the-hedge
Fresh, peppery, garlicky herbal character
A versatile ingredient for dressings, marinades, and savoury cooking
Inspired by traditional hedgerow foraging and seasonal ingredients
