Basil Garlic Vinegar Recipes

HERBAL VINEGAR WITH GARLIC & BASIL

Steps:

• In a glass or stainless steel sauce pan heat white wine vinegar on the stove to where it is warm, but not boiling.
• Bruise basil and loosely fill clean glass jars with basil and halved garlic cloves.
• Pour the warmed vinegar to fill each glass jar and cap with an acid-proof lid. Store in a cool, dark place 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
• After two weeks have passed strain through cheesecloth and rebottle.
• Add a few fresh basil leaves to the bottle for identification purposes and visual appeal.

BASIL GARLIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves and 2 cloves split peeled garlic in a sterilized pint jar.
• Heat the wine or white vinegar to just below the boiling point.
• Fill the jar with the vinegar, and cap tightly.
• Allow to stand 3 to 4 weeks.
• Strain vinegar, discarding basil and garlic.
• Pour vinegar into a clean sterilized jar, adding a new sprig of fresh basil, if desired.
• Seal tightly.
• Use in dressings for rice, pasta, antipasto salads or in flavored mayonnaise.

BASIL VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place crushed basil leaves in a sterilized pint jar. Heat vinegar just until simmering; pour over basil. Cool to room temperature. Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 24 hours; strain and discard basil. , Pour into a sterilized jar or decorative bottle. Add a basil sprig if desired. Store in a cool dark place.

BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, basil, and garlic. Pour over or toss with your favorite salad to serve.