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Basil Vinegar

SUBMITTED BY: Southern Living magazine 

"Add a splash to hot fresh green beans for fabulous flavor."
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This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 2 cups

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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

  1. CRUSH basil leaves slightly with the back of a spoon; place in a 1-quart jar.
  2. BRING vinegar to a boil, and pour over basil leaves. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 to 2 weeks.
  3. 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.
  • Reprinted with permission of Southern Living® magazine. All rights reserved.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2004 by MONARCH38 
Absolutely wonderful! I used a 12.75oz bottle of champagne vinegar (it makes the best base). I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by Gracehatter 
Wonderful just to have on hand--especially good with a tomato, red onion and mozzerella cheese... MORE


 
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