Herb of Provence Vinegar

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 quart.

Ingredients

• 4  sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4  sprigs fresh tarragon
• 4  sprigs fresh thyme
• 6  fresh bay leaves
• 2  pinches fennel seeds
• 4  cups red wine vinegar

Directions

1. Lightly bruise the rosemary, tarragon, thyme, and bay leaves to release their flavors.
2. Put all the herbs and the fennel seeds into a large sterilized jar, then pour the vinegar.
3. Seal the jar and shake well.
4. Keep in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks before using to allow their flavors to develop.
5. Shake the jar occasionally.
6. Line a funnel with a double layer of cheesecloth.
7. Strain flavored vinegar through it into sterilized bottles, to within 1/8-inch of the tops.
8. Seal the bottles and label.
9. The vinegar is now ready to use.