Spiced Vinegar

Name: Spiced Vinegar
Ingredients: 4 1/2 qt. white wine vinegar; 1 whole nutmeg; 1 small piece ginger root, peeled; 1/2 tsp. whole cloves; 2 tsp. mustard seed; 4 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. black peppercorns; peel of 1/2 orange; 6 shallots, quartered

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 1/2 qt. white wine vinegar
1 whole nutmeg
1 small piece ginger root, peeled
1/2 tsp. whole cloves
2 tsp. mustard seed
4 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. black peppercorns
peel of 1/2 orange
6 shallots, quartered

Directions

1

In large earthen crock or glass container with lid, combine all ingredients and stir to mix.
2

Cover tightly and leave to steep in warm place or in the sun for 3 to 4 weeks.
3

Strain into bowl, pressing to extract flavor.
4

Pour through funnel into clean bottle and cork.
5

Store in cool dark place.
6

Makes 4 1/2 quarts.
7

Good to use for seasoning grilled meat or meat marinade.