Best 5 Homemade Red Wine Vinegar Recipes

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**Homemade Red Wine Vinegar: A Journey of Culinary Delights**

Vinegar, a staple in many kitchens worldwide, holds a prominent place in culinary traditions. Indulge in the art of crafting your own red wine vinegar with our diverse collection of recipes, ranging from traditional methods to modern twists. Discover the magic of transforming ordinary red wine into a versatile condiment, adding depth of flavor to dressings, marinades, sauces, and more. Embark on this culinary journey, exploring variations that incorporate herbs, fruits, and spices, each imparting unique characteristics to the final product. Elevate your culinary creations with the distinctive tang and aroma of homemade red wine vinegar.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RED WINE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.

RED WINE VINAIGRETTE



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This red wine vinaigrette recipe goes nicely on salad greens, pasta salad or bean salad. Red wine vinegar is not as tart as other vinegars, so you can use a bit more compared to other vinaigrettes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, shake dressing again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE RED WINE VINEGAR



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Categories     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Vinegar     Red Wine

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 1/2 cups unpasteurized, good quality red wine vinegar
4 1/2 cups good-quality red wine

Steps:

  • Place the vinegar and the wine in a crock or jar, such as a large canning jar. It should hold at least 1 gallon, with enough extra space to allow for plenty of air circulation. Cover the opening with a cotton towel or piece of muslin, secure it with a rubber band, and place it in a warm spot (68-70°F.) for 1 to 2 months. Check it occasionally, and sniff it. It will gradually assume a distinct vinegar aroma, and you will notice a slight film, or voile, appearing on the top. Don't move the jar, for it might disrupt the film, which is the beginning of the bacteria that will create a blanket on top of the vinegar and turn any wine you add to vinegar.
  • When the mixture has a distinct smell of vinegar (after at least 1 month), transfer it to a crock with a spigot, or to a small barrel with spigot and a bunghole, by pouring as much of the vinegar as possible into the new container, then carefully transferring the mère by hand. Draw off one third of the vinegar and bottle it for use. Replace that with an equal amount of wine. From then on, add ends of bottles to the vinegar crock, making sure you never submerge the mère and that you don't add too much all at once, which could cause the mère to expire.
  • After adding wine, wait at least 2 weeks to draw off any vinegar.

RED WINE VINEGAR REDUCTION



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This is a fantastic marinade to add to any meat while cooking.

Provided by Melissa Vincent

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Combine red wine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the sauce reduces slightly and coats a spoon, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

RED WINE VINEGAR (COPYCAT)



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No one who has red wine + white vinegar always on-hand should ever be buying commercially-prepared red wine vinegar. Using this 2-ingredient 1:3 ratio mixture w/a 1 min prep is ideal for recipes requiring red wine vinegar & can easily be doubled or tripled to get a larger volume than 1/4 cup as desired. It can also be infused w/garlic or other herbs as desired. I use this a lot & just today discovered to my surprise that this easy-fix copycat was not in the Zaar data base. *Enjoy* !

Provided by twissis

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1m

Yield 1 1/4 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 tablespoon red wine
3 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine both ingredients in a sml jar w/a lid & use as needed.
  • NOTE: If you are infusing this mixture w/garlic or other herbs, allow to stand for a minimum of 3 hrs b4 using.

Tips:

  • Choose a good quality red wine: The type of wine you use will greatly affect the flavor of your vinegar, so it's important to choose a wine that you enjoy drinking. A dry red wine with a good acidity level is ideal.
  • Use a clean glass jar: Make sure the jar you use to store your vinegar is clean and free of any bacteria. You can sterilize the jar by boiling it in water for 10 minutes.
  • Keep the vinegar in a cool, dark place: Vinegar should be stored in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. This will help to preserve the flavor and quality of the vinegar.
  • Be patient: Making vinegar takes time. It can take several weeks or even months for the vinegar to develop its full flavor. Don't be discouraged if your vinegar doesn't taste great right away. Just keep tasting it and waiting until it reaches the desired flavor.

Conclusion:

Making your own red wine vinegar is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little patience, you can create a delicious and versatile vinegar that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're using it to dress a salad, marinate meat, or make a vinaigrette, homemade red wine vinegar is sure to add a delicious touch of flavor to your meals.

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