Chili & Rosemary Vinegar

We were overwhelmed by chilies and rosemary a few years ago and decided to buy some pretty containers to put this "infused" vinegar in. Great as a gift!

• Ready In: 336 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 3 cups, approx.

Ingredients

• 1  cup  dried red chili pepper, 1 to 2 inches long
• 4  cloves garlic, peeled
• 5  sprigs rosemary, fresh
• 3  cups distilled white vinegar

Directions

1. Place chilies, garlic and rosemary in clean 2 quart glass jar and crush them with a wooden spoon.
2. Heat vinegar until warm, then pour over herbs.
3. Set jar on sunny windowsill for 2 weeks, or until vinegar reaches desired strength.
4. Strain through sieve and pour into sterilized glass jars.
5. Add additional chili peppers and rosemary for decorative use to each jar if desired.
6. Seal and label.