Tarragon Vinegar
Tarragon vinegar is such useful vinegar to have on hand, that knowing how to make your own is a definite plus. Frequently used in French recipes such as béarnaise sauce, tarragon vinegar goes well in salad dressings and is even used as a dressing in its own right. Be sure to use the French tarragon and not the Russian one, as the latter has a different flavor.
Ingredients
Yield 2 cups
- 1 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves plus sprigs for garnish rinsed and spun dry
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
- 2 cups white-wine vinegar
Instructions
- Put the tarragon leaves in a very clean 1 quart/liter glass jar and bruise them with a wooden spoon. Add the vinegar and let the mixture steep, covered with the lid, in a cool dark place for a week.
