Best Basil Vinegar Recipes

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, honey, and pepper. Add basil and strawberries; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes and up to 1 1/2 hours. Serve chilled.

BASIL VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place crushed basil leaves in a sterilized pint jar. Heat vinegar just until simmering; pour over basil. Cool to room temperature. Cover and let stand in a cool dark place for 24 hours; strain and discard basil. , Pour into a sterilized jar or decorative bottle. Add a basil sprig if desired. Store in a cool dark place.

ROASTED BELL PEPPERS WITH BASIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand at least 10 minutes. Peel and seed. Rinse if necessary; pat dry. Cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Place in bowl. Mix in oil, vinegar and orange peel. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving) Chop basil; mix into peppers and serve.

STRAWBERRY-BASIL VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large glass bowl; add vinegar and lemon zest. Place 1/4 cup basil in a small bowl. , With a mortar or a wooden spoon, crush some of the basil until aromas are released. Repeat with remaining basil; stir into strawberry mixture. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for up to 3 days, stirring once daily., Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter and place over a large saucepan. Strain vinegar into pan (do not press out solids). Discard solids. , Heat vinegar to 180° over medium heat. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

BASIL, BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients well and add salt and pepper to taste.

CHERRY TOMATO, WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes in half and put into a medium sized bowl.
• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt, dress with vinegar and oil and toss together.
• Cut basil leaves into chiffonade (roll leaves together as if making a cigar and run your knife perpendicular through at very thin intervals--the result will be little strips of basil).
• Sprinkle basil over tomatoes, add pepper, toss and serve.
• Notes: I thought that the salad tasted the best after a few hours. The downside is that your basil can turn a little dark. I'd still say it is worth letting the salad mascerate for a couple hours--maybe adding basil leaves in an hour before serving.

HERBAL VINEGAR WITH GARLIC & BASIL

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 basil and loosely fill clean glass jars with basil and halved garlic cloves.
• Pour the warmed vinegar to fill each glass jar and cap with an acid-proof lid. Store in a cool, dark place 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
• After two weeks have passed strain through cheesecloth and rebottle.
• Add a few fresh basil leaves to the bottle for identification purposes and visual appeal.

BASIL GARLIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves and 2 cloves split peeled garlic in a sterilized pint jar.
• Heat the wine or white vinegar to just below the boiling point.
• Fill the jar with the vinegar, and cap tightly.
• Allow to stand 3 to 4 weeks.
• Strain vinegar, discarding basil and garlic.
• Pour vinegar into a clean sterilized jar, adding a new sprig of fresh basil, if desired.
• Seal tightly.
• Use in dressings for rice, pasta, antipasto salads or in flavored mayonnaise.

BASIL,BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND PINE NUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a jar and shake ingredients up. Can store in fridge for a week.

BLUEBERRY BASIL VINEGAR

Steps:

• 1. Smash 4 cups blueberries with 1 cup vinegar (using a potato masher)
• 2. Add basil, lemon zest and 3 more cups vinegar.
• 3. Cover with plastic wrap and store in a cool place. Stir every day for 4 weeks.
• 4. Bottle and cork. This is great stuff!

PASTA WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• 1. Pour the vinegar and salt into a small bowl, add olive oil, garlic and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt and pepper and mix. Taste for seasoning. 2. Wash and chop the tomatoes. Toss with the balsamic vinaigrette and the julienned basil leaves. Add the mozzarella. 3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta, bring to a boil and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes for fresh pasta or according to the directions on the package. 4. Toss the pasta with 1 teaspoon of olive oil to prevent it from sticking and mix with the tomato-basil salad. 5. Divide the pasta among 4 large, warmed dinner plates. Arrange several spoonfuls of the tomato-basil salad on top.

TOMATILLOS, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL VINEGAR

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes and tomatillos in a mixing bowl.
• Put the basil vinegar, water and salt in a saucepan over high heat.
• Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Stack the basil leaves on top of each other and roll up tightly,cut into thin chiffonade.
• Add the sliced basil and the lemon to the tomato mixture, then press in the garlic.
• Pour cooled vinegar liquid over the tomatoe mixture and toss to coat.
• Marinate for 2 hours at room temperature before refrigerating.
• Serve chilled, as codiment or add to salad greens.

SCALLOPS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over high heat.
• Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add scallops and basil; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
• Add vinegar and heat, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

BASIL AND GARLIC WINE VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a 4 quart stainless or enamel pot crush the basil leaves.
• Add the cider vinegar.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Remove from heat and add the cloves of garlic.
• Cover or place in a sterile container-again covered.
• Let stand two weeks.
• Strain vinegar into another sterile container and add the 1 cup basil.
• Let stand another week.
• Strain and add the red wine vinegar and water.
• Sterilize 3 1-quart jars-or as many pint jar/half pint jar combo's as you wish.
• Chop remaining basil and divide between choosen bottles.
• Add the vinegar and cap or seal.

HERBAL VINEGAR WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a glass or stainless steel sauce pan heat red wine vinegar on the stove to where it is warm, but not boiling.
• Bruise basil and loosely fill clean glass jars.
• 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.
• After two weeks have passed test for flavor; if a stronger taste is desired, strain the vinegar and repeat using fresh herbs.
• Store as it is or strain through cheesecloth and rebottle.
• Add a few fresh sprigs of basil to the bottle for identification purposes and visual appeal.

MARINATED TOMATOES WITH BASIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Mix onion slices and 4 cups ice water in a large bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, 2 tbls. water, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic. Stir in basil and parsley.
• Layer half of the tomato slices in a shallow dish. Top with half of the onion slices. Drizzle with half of the dressing. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, onion slices and dressing. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan curls, if using, and serve with French bread. Serve at room temperature.

BASIL VINEGAR

Steps:

• Rinse basil stems, shake off excess water, and bruise lightly with wooden spoon. Pack in jar. Add vinegar, and let stand covered for 2 days. Stir with wooden spoon, tamp down basil so that its covered by vinegar, and let stand covered in cool place for 12 days. Strain through fine sieve lined with damp paper towel into glass pitcher and pour into sterilized jars. Seal and store in cool dark place

BASIL VINEGAR

Steps:

• Wash and pat dry the basil.
• Fill a wide-mouthed jar with the herbs.
• Add the vinegar to the jar.
• Cap jar and place in a warm spot out of direct light for at least 2 weeks.
• When the desired strength is reached, line a funnel with a coffee filter and pour the finished vinegar through the funnel into a pretty and appropriate bottle.

RED FRUIT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR & BASIL RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Arrange the cherries in the bottom of a trifle dish or a medium bowl. Top with the strawberries; sprinkle with half the basil. Top with the grapes, then the raspberries. Drizzle with the balsamic mixture; sprinkle with the remaining basil.