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Fermented from brewed barley, this is the classic vinegar for fish & chips. Its bright, zingy flavour also makes it the best choice for preserving and pickling. ‘Non-brewed condiment’, an inexpensive

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Try pickling once and you’ll be hooked, says Giovanna Ryan

Ingredients (Serves 6) ◆ 1.5 litres dry sparkling cider ◆ 50g light brown sugar zest and juice 1 orange ◆ 3 long cinnamon sticks, halved ◆ 8 cloves ◆ 2.5cm piece ginger, sliced ◆ ½tsp grated nutmeg ◆