Basic Herbal Vinegar Recipe
Ingredients
Basic Herbal Vinegar
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1 cup freshly picked herbs, berries, edible flowers, veggies or fruits.
Tarragon Vinegar
- 1 cup of fresh tarragon, washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups vinegar
Lemon Mint Vinegar
- ½ cup lemon peel
- ½ cup total fresh peppermint, spearmint or apple mint, washed and dried
- 2 cups vinegar
Parsley and Black Peppercorn Vinegar
- 1 cup fresh parsley, washed and dried
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- 2 cups vinegar
Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme Vinegar
- 1 cup of fresh herbs
- 2 cups vinegar
Summer Harvest Vinegar
- 1 cup total basil, summer savory, thyme, tarragon, oregano, dill, garlic and lemon balm
- 2 cups vinegar
Thai Blend Vinegar
- 4 small red chili peppers
- 2 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove
- 3 black peppercorns
- 1 stem fresh borage flowers
- 2 cups red or white vinegar
Basic Herbal Dressing
- 3 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup herbal vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ teaspoon organic sugar
Instructions
- Basic Herbal Vinegar Slightly bruise herbs with the back of a wooden spoon, or pinch, to release oils. Pack herbs into a clean, dry glass bottle or jar. Pour vinegar over herbs and cover with a non-metal lid. Make sure vinegar covers herbs, flowers or berries to avoid the development of mold. Let mixture steep in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks. Shake your creation every few days, tasting as you go along. Once the flavor is to your liking, strain out the herbs with cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Do not use a metal strainer. After straining, use a funnel to pour your new herbal vinegar into a clean, dry glass bottle. Add a fresh sprig or two of herbs, edible flowers, fruits or vegetables for decoration. Seal the bottle, and if you like, adorn with wax or ribbon. Include recipes and give as gifts. Follow the basic recipe above with the combinations below to create delicious herbal vinegars. Basic Herbal Dressing Combine in a glass jar with a secure top and shake until well blended.
