Homemade Strawberry Vinegar Food

STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan to just below boiling. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Place strawberries in a sterilized pint jar and lightly press with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release a bit of juice. Pour in vinegar and wipe the rim with a clean cloth. Seal and let sit in a cool, dark place until flavors develop, about 3 days. Shake jar gently once a day. Infuse longer for a more concentrated flavor.
• Strain the infused vinegar into a sterile bottle or jar through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Seal.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine strawberries and vinegar. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Transfer to a large saucepan. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool completely., Strain and discard pulp. Pour liquid into sterilized jars and cover. Store in a cool dark place.

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Slice tops of strawberries off. Place strawberries in a colander and wash off any debris. Pat dry and slice.
• Pour vinegar into a sealable jar. Add strawberries to the vinegar. Allow the fruit to infuse at room temperature for 2 days.
• Transfer mixture to a sealable bottle. Strain strawberries from the vinegar if desired.

STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• WHISK together preserves, vinegar, mustard, pepper and water in medium bowl until thoroughly blended. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and additional black pepper, if desired.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Wash the strawberries and drain. Trim and slice strawberries, and place in a cup or serving dish. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the strawberries. Serve with fresh mint leaves.

STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Combine 1 pound strawberries, hulled, quartered, 1 cup white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup sugar in a large glass jar. Cover and chill 1-2 days. Strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean glass jar. Cover and chill.
• Do Ahead
• Strawberry vinegar can be made 3 months ahead. Keep chilled.

STRAWBERRY WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries, balsamic, and powdered sugar in separate bowls.To serve, let each guest dip a strawberry into balsamic vinegar and then into powdered sugar.

STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pulse berries with sugar (if using) in a food processor until finely chopped and very juicy. Transfer to a bowl and add vinegar. Let stand 1 hour. Strain vinegar thourough a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.

STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries and sugar into a blender or small food processor. Pulse on high until strawberries and sugar are pulverized (add a bit of the vinegar if necessary). Add the vinegar and blend until completely mixed.
• Allow the strawberry-vinegar mixture to sit in the blender for one hour (this will allow the strawberry flavor to infuse the vinegar).
• After the hour is up, pour the mixture through a fine sieve lined with a piece of cheesecloth. Allow to drain completely, using a spoon to push the vinegar through the cheesecloth if necessary.
• This vinegar may be kept in the refrigerator for up to one week.