Herbal Vinegar with Garlic & Basil
photo by Carla C.
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Yields:
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1 batch
ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups white wine vinegar
directions
- In a glass or stainless steel sauce pan heat white wine vinegar on the stove to where it is warm, but not boiling.
- Bruise basil and loosely fill clean glass jars with basil and halved garlic cloves.
- Pour the warmed vinegar to fill each glass jar and cap with an acid-proof lid. Store in a cool, dark place 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- After two weeks have passed strain through cheesecloth and rebottle.
- Add a few fresh basil leaves to the bottle for identification purposes and visual appeal.
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Reviews
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This was my first time making an herbal vinegar and I can tell you this...it won't be the last! I really didn't think it would change the flavor of the vinegar that much at all, but it does. The garlic comes through in such a nice, subtle way and enhances the vinegar greatly! I used this to make a Ceasar Salad that called for regular white wine vinegar. This paired perfectly with the salad flavors. I will be using this bottle of vinegar time and time again and will start making more flavors as well! Delicious, yet subtle. Thanks Carla!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Carla C.
Netherlands
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