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Basil Vinegar

By: Southern Living magazine

"Add a splash to hot fresh green beans for fabulous flavor."

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups

Ingredients

2/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 (17 ounce) bottle champagne wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
Fresh basil sprig (optional)

Directions

CRUSH basil leaves slightly with the back of a spoon; place in a 1-quart jar.
BRING vinegar to a boil, and pour over basil leaves. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 to 2 weeks.
POUR mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, discarding basil; pour into a decorative bottle. Add a fresh basil sprig, if desired, and seal. Store vinegar in a cool, dark place up to 6 months.