Aromatic Vinegar

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Aromatic Vinegar

 

Vinegar:

1 quart good wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon mixed herbs, listed below

sage leaves to taste

2 whole cloves

1/8 teaspoon whole coriander

 

Mixed Herbs:

1 tablespoon minced fresh savory, heaping

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme, heaping

1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano, heaping

1 teaspoon finely crumbled fresh rosemary

1 bay leaf, finely crumbled

 

Vinegar: Reduce the vinegar by half over high heat (the fumes are choking --

close the kitchen door and open a window), about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove it from

the heat and add the garlic, bay leaf, Mixed Herbs, a few sage leaves, cloves

and coriander. Leave it covered for several hours or overnight. Place a cloth or

several pieces of cheesecloth over a funnel and strain the vinegar into a

bottle.

Mixed Herbs: Cultivated marjoram may, by all means, be added and, if one likes,

a couple of leaves each of sage and dried mint, crumbled finely. Combine the

savory, thyme, oregano, rosemary and bay leaf. Store in a small, tightly closed

jar. Leftover Mixed Herbs would go nicely in an omelet or vinaigrette. (Makes

about 5 tablespoons)

Makes 2 cups.