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Chive Blossom Vinegar with Uses

Chive blossom is a lovely addition to your salads and dressings. It is incredibly easy and takes only 10 minutes to put together.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
14 d
Total Time
14 d 10 mins
Servings: 20 tablespoons
Calories: 6 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chive blossoms
  • 2 cups white vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Heat vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat. Do not let the vinegar boil. You just want the vinegar warm.
  2. Pick fresh blooms. Add cold water to a large bowl then add blooms. Move them around gently with your hands to dislodge any tiny bugs or dirt.
  3. Drain chives into a colander. Dry them between clean kitchen towels. Or use a salad spinner which works great for drying them.
  4. Stuff the chives into a clean canning jar. Glass is best. Use a plastic or glass lid to cover the vinegar. If using metal lids with bands, place a piece of parchment paper over jar. You do not want the vinegar to come in contact with the metal or it will corrode it and ruin the vinegar. Then you can add the band to secure the parchment.
  5. Allow the vinegar to steep for 2 weeks up to 2 months in a cool dark place until you have reached your desired color and strength of flavor. Strain the old blossoms out and discard.

Notes

  • Use distilled white vinegar, champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar.
  • Vinegar can steep for up to two months until you achieve the color and flavor you like best. The pictured vinegar steeped for 3 weeks.
  • Store in a cool, dark place when steeping.
  • Use this vinegar in a variety of your favorite recipes.
  • Add a few teaspoons to coleslaw for a delicious twist.
  • Mix some with mayonnaise and add to your favorite potato salad for an extra zing.
  • Use it in Cucumber Tomato Salad.
  • Make you favorite vinaigrette and substitute it for other vinegars for a mild oniony flavor.
  • Use it for a marinade for chicken, pork or beef.
  • Dip crispy French fries.
  • Use it in dips.
  • Use it for quick pickling like my pickled radishes or garlic scapes.
  • Makes lovely hostess or holiday gifts.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespooon Calories 6kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 174IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 6

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespooon
Calories 6kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 174IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.