THE PANTRY STAPLE – Vinegar
Vinegar dates back to the start of civilization itself – well maybe a little after but we are talking about 3000BC as traces were found in Egyptian urns and Babylonian scrolls record the use of vinegar around 5000BC. Known as poor mans wine who would have believed just how many choices we have in selecting this humble ingredient.
Through fermentation great tastes are created and take on the flavours and bring that extra taste and tang to so many dishes.
Vinegar varieties:
- White Vinegar
- Apple Cider
- Wine Vinegar
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Rice Vinegar
- Malt Vinegar
- Cane Vinegar
- Beer Vinegar – 1 vinegar I am not familiar with but will source and try
- Coconut Vinegar
- Raisin – another I am on the scout for
YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN and interesting how many flavours are created thru this process – worth the research
AND the uses are immeasureable
- Meat tenderizer
- Fish Poacher
- Egg Saver
- Buttermilk stand-in
- Candy Smoother – prevents the texture of home made sweets becoming too grainy
- Potato Whitener – when you pre-peel and notice they are darkening
- Food preserver
- Kitchen freshener
- Add to a pie crust – easier to roll
- Removes berry stains from your hands
- Get the most of your mayonnaise jar by adding a few drops and swirling around
WHO DOESN’T LOVE A GOOD VINEGAR!!
RECIPES on the website
Enjoy your cooking 😉
