When making this tarragon vinegar or any other herb vinegar, remember the volatile flavour oils will be strongest in the morning.
Ingredients for Tarragon Vinegar:
- Tarragon leaves, washed, drained and roughly chopped (about 3 good handfuls)
- 1 pint (570 ml) white wine vinegar or distilled white malt vinegar
Method for Tarragon Vinegar:
- Put the tarragon into a wide-mouthed sterilized jar and pour over the cold vinegar.
- Cover tightly and leave to stand in a sunny place for 3 to 4 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Strain through muslin, pour into a sterilized bottle, adding a fresh spray of tarragon to the bottle, and seal.
Makes about 1 pint (570 ml) of Tarragon Vinegar.
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