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.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Toss the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and freshly ground black pepper to taste, in a mixing bowl. Divide the berries among martini glasses and serve immediately.

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.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Toss the strawberries with the 1/4 cup sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the vinegar; taste and add more sugar or vinegar if necessary. Sprinkle with the pepper and serve.

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.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Hull the strawberries and cut them into quarters lengthwise.
• Place in a bowl and toss with the vinegar and sugar.
• Cover and allow to rest on the counter for about an hour so that the berries will "juice" then chill in the fridge for another hour.
• Toss again before serving.
• (I like a little more vinegar sprinkled on before serving but do this to your own taste.
• I should mention that these strawberries do not keep well so they should be prepared and eaten the same day. If made more than a few hours ahead of time they are mushy and texturally unappealing. Just thought I should mention that.

STRAWBERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Fill a large jar with rinsed strawberries (do not hull). Cover with vinegar and seal. Refrigerate for 10 days. Strain and measure vinegar; discard berries. For each pint of vinegar, add 3 cups of sugar. Bring mixture to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Cool. Pour into sterile bottles or jars; seal.