Question: can i use apple cider vinegar with the mother for pickling?
Answer: Apple Cider Vinegar (also called just “cider vinegar”) is as acceptable to use in home canning as any other vinegar, provided that it has a strength of 5% or higher. ... The taste of products using it will be mellower and less harsh than products made with white distilled vinegar. It can, though, darken your product.