The Flavored Vinegar Thread

[wifezilla]

What have you tried? What worked? What didn't? Heated or unheated vinegar? Raw apple cider vinegar or distilled?

Works great...
Slightly warmed distilled vinegar poured over chive blossoms. Leave it sit for a few weeks, strain and bottle. Great onion flavor and a pretty purple color.

Trying now...
Basil and oregano. I warmed some Braggs and pour it over a jar filled with sweet basil, thai basil and greek oregano. I gave it a quick taste after 3 days and it is pretty good. Going to let it sit for another couple of weeks.

Fail!
Sage. It turned a horrible color and tasted awful.

 

[vfem]

What do you use the flavored vinegars for? Dressings? Cooking?

What kind of vinegar do you use? Cider? Distilled? Red wine?

 

[hoodat]

Mexican mint marigold if you can locate some. (tagetes lutea) is somewhat like tarragon but with a lighter, fruitier flavor and great aroma.
I like to use wine vinegar or rice vinegar.

 

[wifezilla]

What do you use the flavored vinegars for? Dressings? Cooking?

Exactly.

What kind of vinegar do you use? Cider? Distilled? Red wine?

Depends on what result I am going for. If I need it to look a particular color, distilled. If I want it to be as healthy as possible, raw cider.

Mexican mint marigold if you can locate some. (tagetes lutea) is somewhat like tarragon but with a lighter, fruitier flavor and great aroma.
I like to use wine vinegar or rice vinegar.

AKA "Texas Tarragon" I happen to have 2 plants in the back yard and they look like they could use some trimming....

 

[journey11]

Never tried it, although I have made flavored olive oil before...

(and taking notes!)

 

[hoodat]

The only flavor I add to my olive oil is garlic. Oil just doesn't preserve as well as vinegar.

 

[ducks4you]

It comes in flavors? I thought that was only true of vodka...
**hiccup, stagger...sigh**

 

[wifezilla]

I really like how the basil vinegar turned out.

 

[bills]

Immature dill seed added to a half and half mixture of apple cider vinegar and regular vinegar turns out pretty good. Let sit for a few weeks. Adds an interesting flavor twist to the usual oil and vinegar salad dressing.