Basil Garlic Vinegar

Some of the best flavored stuff on the planet. Prep time includes standing time.

• Ready In: 672 hrs 5 mins
• Yields: 1 pint

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped
• 2  cloves garlic, peeled and split
• 2  cups wine vinegar or 2  cups white vinegar

Directions

1. Place 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves and 2 cloves split peeled garlic in a sterilized pint jar.
2. Heat the wine or white vinegar to just below the boiling point.
3. Fill the jar with the vinegar, and cap tightly.
4. Allow to stand 3 to 4 weeks.
5. Strain vinegar, discarding basil and garlic.
6. Pour vinegar into a clean sterilized jar, adding a new sprig of fresh basil, if desired.
7. Seal tightly.
8. Use in dressings for rice, pasta, antipasto salads or in flavored mayonnaise.