Basil and Garlic Wine Vinegar |
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Prep Time: 30240 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30245 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Original recipe from The Rodale Food Center . Ingredients:
1 cup basil leaves |
2 1/2 quarts cider vinegar |
6 cloves garlic |
1 cup fresh basil, added after 2 weeks |
1 cup red wine vinegar, added after 3 weeks |
1 cup boiled water, added after 3 weeks |
3 sprigs fresh basil, added afteer 3 weeks |
Directions:
1. In a 4 quart stainless or enamel pot crush the basil leaves.
2. Add the cider vinegar.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Remove from heat and add the cloves of garlic.
5. Cover or place in a sterile container-again covered.
6. Let stand two weeks.
7. Strain vinegar into another sterile container and add the 1 cup basil.
8. Let stand another week.
9. Strain and add the red wine vinegar and water.
10. Sterilize 3 1-quart jars-or as many pint jar/half pint jar combo's as you wish.
11. Chop remaining basil and divide between choosen bottles.
12. Add the vinegar and cap or seal.
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