Homemade Herb Vinegar
11 Dec 2009 9 Comments
in Cooking, Garden Projects, Vegetable/ Herb Garden Tags: herbed salad vinegar, herbed vinegar recipe, rosemary and thyme vinegar
Herbed Vinegar
HOMEMADE HERB VINEGAR:
Yea! Getting another homemade garden gift blog entry before Christmas- I just made some vinegar infused with fresh herbs from the garden today and that should give me two weeks to allow the flavors to blend before I give them as gifts.
Use herbed vinegar for salads, veggies and all recipes that list vinegar as an ingredient.
1. Heat a vinegar of choice in a saucepan, but do not boil.
2. Wash and pat dry the fresh herbs.
3. Wash bottles.
4. Use 2-3 Sprigs of herbs per Cup of vinegar.
5. Pour warm vinegar into bottles with herbs.
6. Store in a dark place for 2-3 weeks. This allows the flavors to infuse with the vinegar.
7. Shelf life is up to one year.
* Ideas for single herb bottles or combinations: Basil, Tarragon, Parsley, Dill, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Lovage, Orange, Lemon or Lime Peel spirals, Lavender Blossoms, Sage, Garlic, Chilies.
Herb Vinegar in photo = Red Wine Vinegar with Rosemary sprigs and Oregano. Rice Vinegar with Rosemary and Oregano.
Thank you for visiting my garden blog: www.nadiaknows.com Create- Grow- Inspire
Dec 11, 2009 @ 09:45:55
Hi Nadia,
It’s nice to have a new friend in California. Thanks for visiting my blog. And thanks for the comment about poinsettias. I’ll have to write a disclaimer won’t I? Guess it’s just safer to eat things that we’re sure of right?
You have a bee-yoo-ti-ful blog!
Roo Roo
Stuart The Scottish Terrier
PS Yes, chihuahuas are terrific dogs too!
Dec 11, 2009 @ 10:18:48
Roo Roo, THANKS!!!!!
Dec 11, 2009 @ 10:13:57
I have had the vinegar infused with orange rind, that is a great flavor for summer salads. thanks for the post, it reminds me to use my herbs more from my garden and not let them go to waste. I hate when they go to waste.
Dec 11, 2009 @ 10:18:18
I will work on getting a blog out soon for “more uses for herbs”.
Dec 11, 2009 @ 20:57:47
Wow they all sound really good. I can not wait to try them.
Dec 12, 2009 @ 00:15:14
This is a great idea! For the past 3 months, I’ve turned my eating habits as a Vegetarian and this recipe will be great with a nice salad.
Dec 12, 2009 @ 18:12:07
I have not gotten that evolved yet, but there is still hope!
Dec 14, 2009 @ 12:05:35
Can the same thing be done using olive oil instead of vinegar?
Dec 14, 2009 @ 14:42:34
From what I know…. if you use olive oil DON’T heat it, but use the same method of placing herbs in the jar and then adding oil. It needs to be refrigerated and only lasts a few weeks. You can put herbs in a blender and puree it with the olive oil, then pour it in a jar with a few springs of herbs. This way it will have more flavor. I like the vinegar with herbs because it has such a long shelf life.