UNSWEETENED SPICED VINEGAR

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Using this spiced vinegar in place of regular vinegar to make pickled beets or marinated bean salad will give either a great depth of flavor. I often use this vinegar to make my barbeque or rib sauces or for use in salad dressings. I keep this on-hand at all times and keep finding new uses for this tasty concoction with a kick!

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 gallon (64 (1 tbs.) servings, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 gallon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 pinch mace
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 tablespoon salt
3 whole bay leaves

Steps:

  • Tie the spices in a spice bag or piece of cheesecloth.
  • Place vinegar and spice bag in non-reactive (stainless steel) pot.
  • Bring to a boil and cook about 10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Store vinegar and spice bag in air-tight plastic or glass container.
  • NOTE:*** Although the flavor intensifies with aging, the vinegar is ready to use immediately.
  • After about 1 month, remove the bag from the vinegar.
  • ***SWEETENED SPICED VINEGAR: To sweeten this recipe, add 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
  • Good for pickled beets or pickled peaches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 110.8, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.1

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