Herb Vinegars

Name: Herb Vinegars
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: Makes approx 600ml/1 pint
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Herbs; 1pint Vinegar, White Wine

Herb vinegars can be made with a mixture of herbs or just a single variety

Herbs,
Fresh, mixed or single, finely chopped

3 tbsp

1pint

300 g

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Pick the herbs when the weather is dry and preferably sunny.
Tear the leaves or crush to release the flavours.
Choose a light coloured vinegar - white wine, cider or distilled.
Place around 3 tablespoons of the leaves in a large jar and pour over 600ml/1 pint of vinegar.
Seal the jar, and shake the contents regularly over 2-3 weeks.
Strain the contents through fine muslin into a jug, then pour into sterilised bottles and seal.
These vinegars make great additions to salad dressings and also make splendid gifts.

Preparation time:

20 mins

Soaking overnight

not included in total time

Makes approx 600ml/1 pint

Store out of strong sunlight

This information is based on the standard recipe quantities and has not be updated by Rosie's Ingredient calculator

Versatile Herb Vinegars are best in the useful 150ml vinegar bottle

Vinegar - the Primary Preservative