Are you looking for a way to add extra flavor to your dishes and jazz up your cooking game? Homemade infused vinegars might just be the answer! Infused vinegars allow you to create unique, customized flavors that can be used in salad dressings, marinades, sauces, and more.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll take you through the process of creating your own infused vinegars. So, get ready to elevate your dishes with these delicious and easy-to-make vinegars.

Ingredients

• Vinegar of your choice (white wine, red wine, apple cider, or balsamic)
• Herbs of your choice (basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, cilantro, etc.)
• Spices (garlic, black pepper, cumin, coriander, etc.)
• Fruits and/or vegetables (citrus fruits, strawberries, raspberries, ginger, jalapenos, etc.)
• A glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid

Steps

1. Choose your vinegar: First things first, you'll need to choose your vinegar. Popular choices include white wine, red wine, apple cider, and balsamic vinegar. Make sure to use high-quality vinegar for the best results.
2. Choose your herbs: Next, choose the herbs that will pair well with your chosen vinegar. For white wine vinegar, consider herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil. For red wine vinegar, try rosemary, thyme, and oregano. For balsamic, consider basil or rosemary.
3. Choose your fruits or vegetables: Add in your desired fruits or vegetables. Citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges work well along with strawberries, raspberries, ginger, or jalapenos.
4. Prepare your ingredients: Clean and chop your herbs and fruits/vegetables and add them to your jar.
5. Heat your vinegar: Warm up the vinegar in a small saucepan. Make sure not to boil it; you only need to heat it to a warm temperature so it will better infuse the herbs and fruits/vegetables.
6. Infuse your vinegar: Pour the warm vinegar over the herbs and fruits/vegetables in the jar and seal the jar tightly.
7. Store your vinegar: Place the jar in a cool, dark place for about two weeks to allow the flavors to infuse properly.
8. Strain and store: After two weeks, strain out the herbs and fruits/vegetables using a cheesecloth. Transfer your infused vinegar into a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.

And that’s it! Now you have your own unique infused vinegar ready to use as desired. It’s perfect for salad dressings, marinades, sauces, and even as a finishing touch to a dish. Get creative and experiment with different herbs, spices, and fruits/vegetables to discover your own signature flavor.