VERJUS
Verjus is the juice of green grapes that are near ripe! At harvest time, August and September in the northern hemisphere, green grape bunches are quickly snipped for the wine press. Selecting through the collected bunches, only the ripe grapes are chosen for wine. The rejects that are not selected because they are under-ripe are utilised to make verjus, which is a fruity, somewhat vinegary juice, perfect for sauces. Verjus has a distinct flavor. You can choose to snip under-ripe grapes with the express desire to make verjus, and the effort is worth it. You will find recipes for chicken, fish and pork cooked with verjus. Verjuice, by contrast, can be made up from a variety of fruits. Verjus is made only from green grapes.
Provided by Mme M
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 2-40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Use at least 3 bunches of under ripe grapes. You could make bushel fulls, too!
- Press the juice out of the grapes, using your fingers, or by crushing the bunches with bricks, or by using a wine press.
- A wine press is a small barrell with a weighted lid on a substantial screw that winds down, down, down on the grapes. The liquid pours out of a spigot low on the barrel.
- Strain and filter the juice, discarding the skins and seeds. Strain with muslin, a jelly bag, coffee filters, anything that will work to produce a clear liquid.
- If you make a small quantity, use within 4 or 5 days. A larger quantity should be bottled and sterilized, or put in jars and sterilized.
- The formatting of this recipe required me to give a minimum 2 ingredients, so I entered bunches of grapes twice!
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Vivian Nafula
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends. It's a bit fancy, but it's not too difficult to make.
Dr Mufti Abu bakkar Shereen Ghazi
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my verjus turned out really bitter. I'm not sure if I'll try this recipe again.
Mujahid Shabir Lashari
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The verjus adds a really special flavor to the dish.
Cameron Clinebell
[email protected]I've never used verjus before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a great way to add a unique flavor to a dish.
Madni 001
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use verjus, and this recipe is a great one. I'll definitely be making it again.
Veronica Alcaraz
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some acidity to a dish. I used it to make a sauce for grilled fish, and it was perfect.
jiaul houqe
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.
Arman Rajpoot
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover verjus. I had a bottle of verjus that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great!
Ijaz Hd
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of verjus, so I wasn't expecting to like this recipe. But I was pleasantly surprised! The verjus added a subtle tartness to the dish that I really enjoyed.
Jason Martinez
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Fokrul hasan
[email protected]The instructions were a bit unclear, and I ended up making a few mistakes. I think this recipe would benefit from some more detailed instructions.
Jazlyn Kelso
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred to use less verjus.
Susanna Pretorius
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
faze twiz
[email protected]I used this recipe to make a vinaigrette for a salad, and it was delicious! The verjus gave the dressing a nice tangy flavor.
Pawan Dhital
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a refreshing summer drink. I love the tartness of the verjus and the sweetness of the honey.
justin miles
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The verjus gave the dish a really interesting flavor that I'd never tasted before.
Delta Z R K
[email protected]This verjus recipe was a delightful surprise! I love the combination of tartness and sweetness, and the verjus added a unique flavor to the dish. I used it to make a marinade for grilled chicken, and it was a hit with my family and friends.