Tarragon Chive Vinegar
Serves: 5
Lacy Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
39
Spice
55
Sweetness
46
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
5.5
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Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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*Cook's Note: You will need half of the herbs when you start the recipe and half in 2 weeks
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It is best to purchase the second half of the herbs when they are needed
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If using pint jars for storage, you will need 3 jars
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If using small wine bottles, each holds approximately 13 ounces; therefore, you will need 4 bottles
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Put the water and bleach in a large container
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Dunk 12 sprigs of tarragon and 12 chive shoots in the solution, and then rinse in cold water
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Pat dry
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Heat the vinegar in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and heat until vinegar reaches 190 degrees F
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Place the herbs in a container large enough to hold the vinegar
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Pour the vinegar over the herbs, and after the vinegar has cooled, place the lid on the container
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Set in a cool dark place for 2 weeks
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After 2 weeks, sanitize the second half of the herbs as previously, rinse, pat dry, and set aside
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Sterilize the containers and lids that you will store the vinegar in by immersing them in a large pot of boiling water and boiling for 10 minutes
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If using corks, purchase pre-sterilized corks, and then dip them in and out of boiling water 3 to 4 times
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Discard the old herbs
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Strain the vinegar through a sanitized colander or funnel lined with cheesecloth
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Divide the fresh herbs among the containers and pour the vinegar over them
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Seal and refrigerate
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The vinegar may be stored at room temperature for 5 to 6 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months