Basil and Garlic Wine Vinegar

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This recipe is posted by request. Original recipe from "The Rodale Food Center"."

 

• Ready In: 504hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3 quarts

ingredients

• 236.59 ml basil leaves
• 2365.0 ml cider vinegar
• 6 clove garlic
• 236.59 ml fresh basil, added after 2 weeks
• 236.59 ml red wine vinegar, added after 3 weeks
• 236.59 ml boiled water, added after 3 weeks
• 3 sprig fresh basil, added afteer 3 weeks

directions

1. In a 4 quart stainless or enamel pot crush the basil leaves.
2. Add the cider vinegar.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Remove from heat and add the cloves of garlic.
5. Cover or place in a sterile container-again covered.
6. Let stand two weeks.
7. Strain vinegar into another sterile container and add the 1 cup basil.
8. Let stand another week.
9. Strain and add the red wine vinegar and water.
10. Sterilize 3 1-quart jars-or as many pint jar/half pint jar combo's as you wish.
11. Chop remaining basil and divide between choosen bottles.
12. Add the vinegar and cap or seal.