Lemon-Tarragon Vinegar

Submitted by Rita1652

"Nice to gift wrap and put into a fruit basket. This takes 1-4 weeks to infuse flavors. Can be doubled."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 2 pints

ingredients

• 946.36 ml white vinegar
• 59.14 ml sugar
• 473.18 ml tarragon, loosely packed crushed to release oils
• 2 lemons, peel of,pith removed

directions

1. Combine vinegar and sugar in a heat and simmer till sugar is dissolved.
2. Put into 2 quart glass jar.
3. Add tarragon and lemon.
4. I use the jars with a rubber seal.
5. Close jar and store in dark cool place for 1-4 weeks.
6. Give a shake every couple days.
7. When desired strength is reached strain through layers of cheesecloth.
8. Heat vinegar to 180 degrees.
9. Ladle into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace add fresh sprig of tarragon and lemon peel.
10. Place 2 piece caps on.
11. Process 10 minutes in boiling water canner.

Reviews

[evelynathens]

This vinegar becomes almost syrupy. A very nice herbal flavour with citrus and the sweetness make for a rather unusual and delicious vinegar. I made a vinaigrette for a leafy green salad - wonderful! I can imagine marinating chicken and/or pork in this with great results.