Best 6 Herbal Vinegar With Lemon Verbena Mint Recipes
## Unveil the Refreshing Symphony of Herbal Vinegar: A Culinary Journey with Lemon Verbena, Mint, and More
Embark on a culinary adventure with herbal vinegars, a versatile and flavorful addition to your pantry. These aromatic vinegars, infused with the essence of fresh herbs, offer a delightful symphony of tastes and aromas that will elevate your everyday dishes to new heights. Discover the art of creating your own herbal vinegars using simple techniques and readily available ingredients. From the zesty brightness of lemon verbena to the invigorating freshness of mint, each recipe promises a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Explore the versatility of these vinegars as they transform your salads, marinades, dressings, and sauces into culinary masterpieces. Let your creativity shine as you experiment with different herb combinations, creating a collection of herbal vinegars that cater to your personal preferences and culinary style.
HERBAL VINEGARS
Herbal vinegars are easy to prepare, beautiful to look at and can be used in any recipe that calls for vinegar. Plus they make great gifts from your garden. The prodecure for making any herbal vinegar is the same, no matter what herb or combination of herbs you are using. All you need are some herbs, top quality vinegars, glass jars and a glass or stainless steel saucepan. For the best retention of flavors, store flavored vinegars in the refrigerator or a cool dark place. If properly prepared, flavored vinegars should retain good quality for two to three months in cool room storage and for six to eight months in refrigerated storage. -=Attention=- Should you decided to display pretty bottles of herb and fruit vinegars on a kitchen window sill. If left out for more than a few weeks, these bottles are then considered as decoration and not used in food preparation.
Provided by - Carla -
Categories < 15 Mins
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a glass or stainless steel sauce pan heat white wine vinegar on the stove to where it is warm, but not boiling.
- Bruise herbs. Loosely fill clean glass jars with herbs and other ingredients, depending on which vinegar you are making.
- Pour the warmed vinegar to fill each glass jar and cap with an acid-proof lid. Store in a cool, dark place and shake daily for 2 weeks.
- Store vinegar as it is or strain through cheesecloth and rebottle. Add a few fresh sprigs of the herbs you have used to the bottle for identification purposes and visual appeal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 3.1, Protein 1
MINT VINEGAR
Herbal vinegars make good marinades. Also try this with oil as a different flavored salad dressing. This also makes a pretty gift.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Salad Dressings
Time P14DT1m
Yield 1 c
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour vinegar over mint. Cover tightly and steep 2-3 weeks.
- Strain into decorative bottle. Press the mint leaves against the strainer to extract all the vinegar.
- A few mint leaves may be added for decorative purposes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 27.8, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1, Protein 1.9
LEMON VERBENA MINT DETOX TEA
This is a simple detox tea. Lemon verbena is delicious! I came across it while I was picking up my summer herb plants last spring. I had never heard of it before but learned it is good for cooking and tea. Little did I know this little herb has some amazing detox and medicinal benefits. I love lemon but hate what the acid does to my teeth. With lemon verbena you get the flavor of lemon without the acid.
Provided by goldiejames.com
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Hot
Time 8m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour boiling water over verbena and mint sprigs; steep until desired flavor is reached, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 7.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
LEMON VERBENA DRINK
Fast and refreshing, I found this recipe during my search to use some of the lemon verbena I have growing in the garden.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 1 liter
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.
- Add lemon verbena, mint and honey.
- Infuse for 10 minutes, then strain.
- Cool and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 51.7, Protein 0.2
LEMON MINT VINEGAR
Herbal vinegars make good marinades. Also try this with oil as a different flavored salad dressing. This also makes a pretty gift.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Salad Dressings
Time P2DT1m
Yield 1 pint
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove 1x3" strip peel with vegetable peeler from lemon making sure no pith is attached.
- Pour vinegar into hot sterilized pint jar. Add rind and spearmint leaves.
- Place in sunny window for 1-2 days. Taste.
- Remove peel and leaves when desired strength is reached. Add mint leaves for decoration. Seal.
- Store in cool dark place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.6, Fat 0.3, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 5.1, Protein 1.3
LEMON VERBENA AND CALENDULA VINEGAR
When steeping herbs in vinegar in the morning, it can be used that evening since it will begin flavoring the vinegar immediately. The longer it stands the more flavor it will have. The flowers and herbs will deteriorate and the flavor will not be as vibrant. "The annual bed of pot marigolds is filled with plants. These are the true pot marigolds, Shakespeare's "flowers of Middle Summer", and by midsummer this spot will appear to be covered with a cloth of gold. I expect them to self-sow, returning every year to gladden our eyes." ---Annie Burnham Carter from In An Herb Garden
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Native American
Time 5m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Fill a clean quart jar with the flowers and herbs and cover them with vinegar.
- Place the jar in a cool, dark place.
- Taste your vinegar in about 10 days to 2 weeks time and see if you are happy with the flavor; taste every few days or once a week thereafter until you have achieved the flavor that you are happy with. At that time the flowers and herbs will need to be removed from the vinegar. Open the jar, and pour the vinegar through a strainer to remove the herbs. Using a funnel, pour the vinegar into smaller bottles and label.
- Add a fresh sprig of verbena, store the vinegar in a cool, dark place and use within a year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.4, Sodium 19, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.4
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
- Choose a vinegar that you like the taste of. White vinegar is a good all-purpose vinegar, but you can also use apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, or balsamic vinegar.
- Add other flavorings to your vinegar, such as citrus zest, garlic, or peppercorns. This will give the vinegar a more complex flavor.
- Let the vinegar infuse for at least 2 weeks before using it. This will give the herbs time to release their flavor into the vinegar.
- Store the vinegar in a cool, dark place. It will keep for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Herbal vinegar is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can be used as a salad dressing, marinade, or dipping sauce. It can also be added to soups, stews, and sauces. If you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your cooking, herbal vinegar is a great option.
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