Best Herb Vinegar Recipes

HERB-VINEGAR POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 1 cup chopped mixed parsley, dill and chives, 1/2 cup chopped shallots, 6 tablespoons each white wine vinegar and olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss with 2 pounds boiled quartered new potatoes.

HERB VINEGAR

Steps:

• If desired, cut garlic in half and skewer with a toothpick. Place in a glass jar or bottle. Add oregano; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a simmer (do not boil). Carefully pour into containers. Let cool to room temperature. , Remove garlic after 24 hours. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

SAUTEED VEAL CHOPS WITH HERB VINEGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper. Place the flour on a flat dish. Dredge each chop in the flour, shaking off the excess flour.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the chops. Brown them on both sides, turning once. They should cook 5 minutes on each side.
• Add the bay leaves, garlic and thyme. Cook about 3 minutes, shaking the skillet. Pour the vinegar around the chops and cook until half reduced. Add the broth, cover tightly and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
• Swirl in the remaining butter to bind the sauce. Serve the chops with the sauce and garnish with bay leaves, garlic and thyme.

HERB VINEGAR

Steps:

• In tightly covered glass jar or bottle, shake vinegar and herb leaves. Let stand in cool, dry place 10 days.
• Strain vinegar; discard herbs. Place 1 sprig of fresh herb in jar to identify flavor if desired. Store covered at room temperature up to 6 months.

RECIPES MIXED GREENS WITH HERB-VINEGAR DRESSING

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• Three days before, combine the vinegars with the herb mixture in a jar. Seal and let infuse in the refrigerator for three days.
• Strain the herbs from the vinegar and pour the vinegar into a saucepan. Place over high heat and reduce by half. Fill another saucepan with 1/4 inch of peanut oil. Heat the oil to 170 degrees, then add the shallots. Remove from the heat and cool. Strain. Place the vinegar in a bowl, then gradually whisk in the shallot oil and then the olive oil until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the lettuces and the chervil and tarragon. Sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently and thoroughly, until all of the leaves are thinly coated. Add a little more dressing if necessary, but the delicate leaves should not be weighed down with it. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve.

HERB-VINEGAR POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Quarter and boil potatoes. Mix herbs, shallots, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss with potatoes.