Pineapple Vinegar Food

SPICY PINEAPPLE VINEGAR - VINAGRE

Steps:

• Cut the tops off the pineapples and discard. With a large knife, cut the rind off the pineapples leaving as little pineapple attached as possible. Put the rinds in a pot large enough to hold them comfortably and pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over low to medium heat and cook until the pineapple peel is very tender, about 30 minutes. Add water, if necessary, to keep the rinds submerged.
• Meanwhile, put the onions, oregano, peppercorns, garlic, habanero or other chile pepper, vinegar, and salt in a large jar with a tight-fitting lid.
• Strain the pineapple liquid into the jar. If there is not enough liquid to cover the ingredients, add more water to the pineapple and boil for 20 minutes. Taste and add a little more salt and/or a little vinegar, if you think it needs it. You can use it as soon as it cools, but it will get better as it sits.

HOMEMADE PINEAPPLE VINEGAR (VINAGRE DE PINA)

Steps:

• Wash jar and lid well.
• Add water and brown sugar to jar. Stir well to dissolve sugar.
• Add pineapple peel and trimmings. Stir well.
• Cover jar with plastic wrap then seal with lid.
• Set aside in warm, dark place for 4-6 weeks. DO NOT SHAKE.
• The liquid may turn murky and brown, but the solids will settle and the color will clear.
• When the liquid is clear, strain out the solids by pouring the liquid through several layers of cheesecloth.
• Store vinegar in a clean bottle, away from light.
• NOTE: During storage, the vinegar may develop a gelatinous mass that floats or sits at the bottom of the jar. This is called the mother of the vinegar & is harmless. If you make another batch of vinegar, you can use some of this mother to help the new batch develop.
• UPDATE: After making this recipe myself, I want to warn that the pineapple does start releasing gasses during fermentation, so keep an eye on it and loosen the lid carefully to release any pressure building up, when needed.

PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all and whisk until well blended.
• She does say to chill for an hour, but think the flavors would be stronger the longer it chills.