Flavored Vinegars

Ingredients

• 2 cups vinegar (white or cider)

Option 1 Herb Vinegar Flavoring

• 1 cup fresh herb (rosemary, sage, thyme)
• 3 peeled shallots

Option 2 Strawberry Vinegar

• 1/2 cup hulled strawberries
• 1/4 cup fresh basil

Choose ONE

• 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 1 sprig fresh tarragon
• 1/2 cup whole raspberries

Directions

1. 1

   GENERAL NOTES: All vinegars are corrosive; be sure to use only glass jars; use cork, glass or plastic lids.

2. 2

   After flavors mature, store vinegar in a cool, dark place.

3. 3

   Vinegar will stay fresh & tasty for YEARS, depending on the ingredients used.

4. 4

   TO MAKE HERB VINEGAR: Lightly crush herbs and peeled onion (pieces)- use a mortar & pestle or the flat side of a large knife on a cutting board. Place crushed ingredients in clean glass jar with a WIDE neck.

5. 5

   Slowly heat vinegar until WARM; pour into jar with herbs & onions, filling jar to the top. Seal and place in SUNNY window.

6. 6

   Let vinegar mature for 2 weeks; shake daily & taste periodically (add more spices if necessary; then allow to sit longer).

7. 7

   When vinegar has reached desired taste, filter through cheesecloth layers; pour into clean bottle; add FRESH herbs & spices for decoration and flavor; seal.