Cucumber Vinegar

Recipe posted by request. Original from "The Rodale Food Center". Makes a great dressing base.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 3  medium cucumbers
• 1  tablespoon peppercorn
• 1  quart white vinegar

Directions

1. Wash, slice but do not peel the cucumbers.
2. Place in a clean crock, stainless or enamel pot.
3. Add the peppercorns and sliced cukes in layers.
4. Bring the vinegar to a boil.
5. Pour over the cukes.
6. Cover and steep for 3 weeks in a cool place.
7. Strain through clean cheesecloth into another sterile container.
8. Let stand 6 hours to settle.
9. Ladle off the clear vinegar into sterile containers.
10. Seal.