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Basil Garlic Vinegar

By Mirj

Added June 17, 2003 | Recipe #64709

Categories: Salad dressings Salad Condiments, etc.

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672 hrs 5 mins

672 hrs

5 mins

Mirj's Note:

Some of the best flavored stuff on the planet. Prep time includes standing time.

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Ingredients:

Yield:

pint

Units: US | Metric

1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and split
2 cups wine vinegar or 2 cups white vinegar

Directions:

1

Place 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves and 2 cloves split peeled garlic in a sterilized pint jar.
2

Heat the wine or white vinegar to just below the boiling point.
3

Fill the jar with the vinegar, and cap tightly.
4

Allow to stand 3 to 4 weeks.
5

Strain vinegar, discarding basil and garlic.
6

Pour vinegar into a clean sterilized jar, adding a new sprig of fresh basil, if desired.
7

Seal tightly.
8

Use in dressings for rice, pasta, antipasto salads or in flavored mayonnaise.