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Flavoured Vinegar Recipe

Transport your taste buds to medieval France with this easy-to-make flavored vinegar! Dating back to a time when vinegar was key to preserving meats, this recipe infuses the tangy zest of wine vinegar with the aromatic notes of your choice of shallot, garlic, mustard seed, or tarragon. Perfect for adding a sophisticated touch to French cuisine (think incredible French Cabbage Salad!), this recipe is a testament to simple yet elegant cooking. Mature it for 6 weeks for the best flavor, and prepare to elevate your dishes to a whole new level. From "The French Farmhouse Kitchen", ZZA World Tour 2006.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 103.2 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 2.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Flavoured Vinegar

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How to Make Flavoured Vinegar

  1. Sterilize the required number of bottles (with tight-fitting corks) by washing thoroughly in hot soapy water, rinsing with hot and then cold water, and drying completely. Heat gently in a slow oven (250°F/120°C) for 10 minutes.
  2. Briefly scald the corks in boiling water to sterilize.
  3. In an enamel-lined or stainless steel saucepan, gently heat the vinegar over low heat until it reaches blood temperature (approximately 100-105°F/38-40°C). Test by touching a knuckle to the vinegar - it should feel comfortably warm.
  4. Choose your flavor: Add one of the following to each bottle:
  5. - Shallot Option: 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  6. - Garlic Option: 2-3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  7. - Mustard Seed Option: 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  8. - Tarragon Option: 2 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves
  9. Carefully pour the warm vinegar into the prepared bottles, leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top.
  10. Cork the bottles tightly and store in a sunny location at room temperature for 6 weeks to allow the flavors to fully develop before use.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

1g

Carbs

4g

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