Unsweetened Spiced Vinegar

Name: Unsweetened Spiced Vinegar
Ingredients: 1/2 gallon apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 1 pinch mace; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 whole bay leaves

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 gallon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 pinch mace
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 tablespoon salt
3 whole bay leaves

Directions

1

Tie the spices in a spice bag or piece of cheesecloth.
2

Place vinegar and spice bag in non-reactive (stainless steel) pot.
3

Bring to a boil and cook about 10 minutes.
4

Cool.
5

Store vinegar and spice bag in air-tight plastic or glass container.
6

NOTE:*** Although the flavor intensifies with aging, the vinegar is ready to use immediately.
7

After about 1 month, remove the bag from the vinegar.
8

***SWEETENED SPICED VINEGAR: To sweeten this recipe, add 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
9

Good for pickled beets or pickled peaches.