Best Tarragon Vinegar Recipes

SHEET-PAN TARRAGON CHICKEN WITH SHERRY VINEGAR ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together tarragon, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours, and up to overnight.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread onions out on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss well. Clear spaces on the baking pan, then place chicken pieces in the cleared spaces so the onions surround the chicken. Strew thyme and tarragon sprigs over onions and chicken.
• Roast, tossing the onions after 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the onions tender, 25 to 35 minutes. If the chicken skin or onions are not as brown as you'd like, run pan under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of cooking.
• Place chicken on a platter. Drizzle onions with sherry vinegar and more salt and pepper if needed. Spoon onions around the chicken and serve.

TARRAGON VINEGAR

Steps:

• Wash tarragon and pat dry. Place in a sterilized jar. Using a wooden spoon, gently bruise the tarragon. Add the vinegar. Cover and store in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks to let flavors develop., Strain and discard tarragon. Pour into a sterilized decorative bottle. Add additional tarragon if desired. Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VINEGAR-TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth. Whisk in vinegar, honey and set aside.
• Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12" skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook chicken skin side down until well browned, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to plate, skin side up.
• Pour off all but 1 T fat from skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk broth mixture and add to skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil and return chicken to skillet skin side up, along with accumulated juices. Move skillet to oven and cook until breasts register 160 degrees and drumsticks/thighs register 175 degrees, about 10-15 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to serving platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest while preparing sauce. Return skillet to medium-high heat (skillet handle will be hot) bring to boil and cook until sauce is slightly thickened 5-7 minutes. off heat, whisk butter, tarragon and any accumulated juices from platter into sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add shallots to skillet and sauté 30 seconds. Add vinegar; boil until reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth. Return chicken, skin side up, to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until cooked through, about 12 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to 2 plates. Add tarragon to liquid in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high; boil uncovered until liquid is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken.

CHICKEN IN A TARRAGON VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Add to skillet and cook until golden, about four minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken to plate.
• Add shallots to skillet and sauté 30 seconds.
• Add vinegar; boil until reduced to a glaze, about two minutes.
• Stir in broth.
• Return chicken, skin side up, to skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until cooked through, about twelve minutes.
• Using tongs, transfer chicken to two plates.
• Add tarragon to liquid in skillet.
• Increase heat to medium-high; boil uncovered until liquid is slightly reduced, about two minutes.
• Spoon sauce over chicken.

GRILLED WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN FISH WITH AGED SHERRY-VINEGAR-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the fish on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fill the cavities of both fish with orange slices, tarragon and parsley and place on the grill. Grill the fish for 6 to 7 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, place on a platter and drizzle immediately with the Sherry Vinegar-Tarragon Vinaigrette.
• Combine vinegar, shallot, mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Adjust seasoning.

TARRAGON VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place the tarragon in a clean glass jar.
• Heat the vinegar to just under the boil.
• Pour over the tarragon.
• Leave to cool without covering the jar.
• If the jar cover is metal, place some clear plastic wrap over the jar before screwing on the cap (to protect the cap from corrosion).
• Leave the jar of vinegar in a dark, dry place for two weeks.
• Strain the tarragon vinegar through a coffee filter into a clean 4-ounce glass bottle that comes with a plastic lid.
• Cap and use for recipes calling for tarragon vinegar.

SEARED FILLET OF SEABASS WITH TOMATO AND ONION CONFIT AND SHERRY VINEGAR NAGE INFUSED WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice the onions and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Mix together in a bowl, then add 1/2 cup sherry vinegar and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Place the shallots into a small saucepan and add the remaining 1/2 cup sherry vinegar. Pick off the tarragon leaves, set aside, and add the stalks to the pan. Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil and allow to reduce by 2/3. Remove pan from heat and start to whisk in the diced butter. Keep the pan warm but do not allow it to get hot as this will cause the butter to separate and will split the sauce. When all the butter has been whisked in, pass the sauce through a sieve into a clean pan and keep warm.
• Remove the onion and cherry tomatoes from the marinade and place in a saucepan. Sweat the mixture over the medium heat until the tomatoes start to break down. Add approximately 1/2 of the remaining marinade and cook slowly over moderate heat for 30 minutes.
• While the tomatoes and onions are cooking, take the sea bass fillets and the scallops and season them with salt and pepper. Sear the sea bass fillets in a very hot non-stick frying pan, skin-side down first. When golden brown, remove from the frying pan, place onto a baking tray and cook in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Do exactly the same with the scallops.
• Blanch the baby asparagus and chives separately, in boiling, salted water. Remove from the water and tie the asparagus into bundles of 10 using a blanched chive.
• To assemble, put 1 piece of sea bass on each plate and top with the confit of tomatoes. Place the second piece of sea bass on top and lean the asparagus bundle against the sea bass. Take the tarragon leaves that were set aside and roughly chop them. Add the tarragon to the warm sauce and spoon sauce around plate. Add a scallop to the side of each plate and serve.

OIL & TARRAGON VINEGAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a jar or bowl.
• Refrigerate before serving for about an hour.
• Shake well before serving.

TARRAGON CHIVE VINEGAR

Steps:

• *Cook's Note: You will need half of the herbs when you start the recipe and half in 2 weeks. It is best to purchase the second half of the herbs when they are needed.
• If using pint jars for storage, you will need 3 jars. If using small wine bottles, each holds approximately 13 ounces; therefore, you will need 4 bottles.
• Put the water and bleach in a large container. Dunk 12 sprigs of tarragon and 12 chive shoots in the solution, and then rinse in cold water. Pat dry.
• Heat the vinegar in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and heat until vinegar reaches 190 degrees F. Place the herbs in a container large enough to hold the vinegar. Pour the vinegar over the herbs, and after the vinegar has cooled, place the lid on the container. Set in a cool dark place for 2 weeks.
• After 2 weeks, sanitize the second half of the herbs as previously, rinse, pat dry, and set aside.
• Sterilize the containers and lids that you will store the vinegar in by immersing them in a large pot of boiling water and boiling for 10 minutes. If using corks, purchase pre-sterilized corks, and then dip them in and out of boiling water 3 to 4 times.
• Discard the old herbs. Strain the vinegar through a sanitized colander or funnel lined with cheesecloth. Divide the fresh herbs among the containers and pour the vinegar over them. Seal and refrigerate. The vinegar may be stored at room temperature for 5 to 6 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

CHICKEN WITH SHERRY VINEGAR AND TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and season the chicken joints with a little salt and plenty of pepper.
• Fry the chicken, on a medium heat, in two batches, as this will mean you can get them to brown nicely, then place on a plate.
• The chicken should be golden brown coloured, but not cooked through.
• Put the shallots into the frying pan and cook for a couple of minutes. When they are soft and lightly golden brown add the garlic and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes until it has softened slightly.
• Turn the heat down, return the chicken pieces to the pan, sprinkle over the tarragon leaves and pour in the vinegar and sherry.
• Stir lightly so that all the flavours blend, and then turn the heat right down and simmer very gently for about 25 minutes.
• Turn over the chicken pieces, so that they cook evenly, and allow to simmer for another 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a serving dish big enough for all the chicken and sauce in a low oven 275°F to warm through.
• Take the cooked chicken, garlic and onions out of the frying pan, leaving the sauce behind and place on the warmed plate.
• Finish off the dish by stirring the yoghurt into the remaining sauce in the pan. Check the seasoning before pouring over the chicken.
• Sprinkle any spare tarragon leaves on top as a garnish before serving with baked potatoes, rice, couscous or pasta.

VINEGAR-AND-TARRAGON MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cook 1 minced garlic clove and 1 diced shallot in butter in a large skillet over medium heat, 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 pound each quartered shiitake and cremini mushrooms; cook until tender, about 10 minutes, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed. Add 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar and cook until evaporated, 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chopped tarragon.

RASPBERRY-TARRAGON VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place the vinegar in a nonreactive saucepan over low heat until warm. Place the raspberries and tarragon in a sterilized, wide-mouthed jar. Pour in the warm vinegar. Seal tight. Let stand in a warm place for two weeks.
• Strain the vinegar, pressing the raspberries firmly. Place in a nonreactive saucepan with the honey and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour into a sterilized bottle and seal with a new cork. Keep refrigerated.

TARRAGON AND LEMON WINE VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pour off a little vinegar from the top of the bottle and push in the herbs and the lemon peel.
• Re-seal the bottle and let stand on a sunny windowsill for 2-3 weeks. (Alternatively, let stand in a cool dark place for 4-6 weeks).
• You can remove the old herbs and replace the sprigs with fresh ones, which will intensify the flavor.
• As long as the bottle stays well sealed, the vinegar can last up to 2 years.
• HELPFUL TIP: Don't use a metal cap on your bottle of vinegar, or it will corrode. Use plastic caps -or- place a couple of sheets of plastic or wax paper between the bottle and the cap.
• Recipe Suggestion: Whisk together 2 tablespoons tarragon and lemon wine vinegar with 2 tablespoons olive oil; add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Use as a salad dressing for cold chicken and a selection of fresh greens. -Or- dilute a spoonful of your herbal vinegar in a small amount of water, and drink it down!

LEMON-TARRAGON VINEGAR

Steps:

• Cook vinegar in saucepan until it reaches 190°F. Meanwhile, rinse tarragon, then lemons. Use vegetable peeler to remove peels from lemons. Place tarragon, then lemon peels and garlic evenly in 3 warm sterilized pint-size jars.
• Pour vinegar into jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of rims; cover with lids.
• Let stand in cool dark place 3 to 4 days.
• Pour vinegar mixture through cheesecloth-lined fine-mesh strainer into sterilized decorative bottles. Discard strained solids. Cover bottles with lids. Let stand at room temperature up to 1 month before using as desired.

MALT VINEGAR-TARRAGON AIOLI

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and tarragon in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours before serving.

MALT VINEGAR-TARRAGON AIOLI (BOBBY FLAY)

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together.
• Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• May be made up to 8 hours in advance.

FISH AND CHIPS WITH TARRAGON-MALT VINEGAR MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, tarragon, and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Whisk flour and Old Bay seasoning in medium bowl to blend. Add beer and whisk just until blended. Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1 inch; heat oil to 350°F. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Working in batches, dip fish into beer batter to coat lightly, allowing excess batter to drip back into bowl. Add fish to hot oil and fry until deep golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to paper towels to drain. Working in batches, add potato slices to oil and cook until golden and tender, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle generously with salt.
• Divide fish and chips among 4 plates. Spoon tarragon-malt vinegar mayonnaise alongside and serve.

CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON & SHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• 1. Liberally season chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, combine oil and butter over high heat. When hot, add several pieces of chicken, skin side down (do not crowd the pan) and cook until an even golden color, about 5 minutes. Turn the pieces and brown on the other side 5 minutes or more. Carefully regulate the heat to avoid scorching the skin. When all the chicken is browned, transfer to a platter. 2. Pour off and discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat from skillet. Add the onions, shallots, garlic and bouquet garni and season lightly with salt. Sweat by cooking over low heat without coloring for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken pieces, pour about 3 tablespoons of sherry vinegar over chicken and cover. Cook very gently over low heat stirring to make sure the vegetables don't burn until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove and discard the bouquet garni. Transfer the chicken to a platter and cover with foil, keep warm in low oven. 3. There should be a thin film of sauce remaining in the skillet. Leave the vegetables in the pan. Over moderate heat slowly add the remaining 3 tablespoons of vinegar, scraping up any bits that stick to the bottom of the skillet. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, mustard, and half the tarragon. Stir to blend. Increase heat to high and bring to boil, cook until sauce is thick and glossy, about 7 minutes. Off the heat stir in the cream and stir to blend. Return to low heat just to warm through. The resulting sauce should be thick, creamy, and fragrant. Taste for seasoning. 6. To serve transfer the chicken to a warm serving plate. Spoon sauce and vegetables over and alongside the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining tarragon. Serve with rice or fresh fettucine.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST WITH VINEGAR, MUSTARD, AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• For the best results be sure to use a flavorful chicken stock. If yours tastes a little weak, start with two cups instead of one and let it reduce longer to concentrate the flavor. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the oil over medium-high in a large skillet and when almost smoking add chicken breasts, skin-side down. Lower heat to medium and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes, then flip (they should have an even, golden brown color) and continue cooking on the other side for about 5 more minutes. Rotate the skillet if the heat on your burner is uneven, so that you don't get any dark or burned spots, and reduce the heat if the chicken seems to be browning too quickly. When chicken is cooked, remove to a platter and cover to keep warm. Pour the excess grease from the pan and deglaze with stock and vinegar, whisking to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid bubble briskly in the pan, whisking, until it's reduced to about 1/2 cup, then whisk in the butter, mustard, and tarragon. The sauce should have a lightly creamy consistency. If it's too acidic, whisk in a little more butter or stock. Remove from heat and spoon over warm chicken breasts, and sprinkle with chives, if desired