Provencal Vinegar

Dixie Anderson of Alpine and Tami Feulner of Sandy, "Kitchen Secrets of the Vinegar Ladies"
Published: Monday, Aug. 14, 2006 1:56 p.m. MDT

Dips, Spreads & Sauces > Vinegar > Provencal Vinegar

Ingredients

A splash of this vinegar complements red meat, Italian sauces and vinaigrettes.


Directions

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

3 sprigs fresh oregano

1 sprig fresh basil

1 or 2 fresh bay leaves

2 fresh garlic cloves (peeled)

1 orange peel strip (about 1-by-4 inches)

16 ounces red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons whole peppercorns (mixed colored)

Place all herbs into a clean bottle. Carefully add the peppercorns, garlic and orange peel. Add the vinegar. Cork tightly. Store the vinegar 10 days before using. Makes 1 bottle.