Garlic Vinegar Recipes

GARLIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Pour vinegar over the garlic. Cover tightly and steep 2-3 weeks.
• Strain into decorative bottle. Garlic cloves may be added for decorative purposes.
• A few drops is sufficient flavor for most uses.

OAK TOWN GARLIC VINEGAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• In large saute pan over medium heat add 2 tablespoons oil, onions, chiles and saute for 3 minutes until translucent. Add chicken thighs and lightly brown. Add 1/4 cup garlic and saute. Deglaze with beer and chicken stock. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until chicken is 3/4 of the way cooked. Remove chicken from saute pan, and let cool, reserve pan and braising broth.
• In medium saute pan heat another 2 tablespoons olive oil and lightly caramelize remaining 1/2 cup garlic. When done, remove from heat, and let cool.
• In medium mixing bowl, combine, flour, salt and pepper, oregano, paprika, and chili powder. Combine thoroughly, add cooked garlic and mix into a paste.
• Take cooled, cooked chicken and press paste on to the chicken. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in garlic pan, and gently place chicken in the pan. Lightly brown chicken on both sides.
• Simmer reserved braising broth and add red wine vinegar. When chicken is cooked on both sides, pour vinegar broth over chicken and let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Garnish with green onions.

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.

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

HERB VINEGAR

Steps:

• If desired, cut garlic in half and skewer with a toothpick. Place in a glass jar or bottle. Add oregano; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a simmer (do not boil). Carefully pour into containers. Let cool to room temperature. , Remove garlic after 24 hours. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place garlic clove in a mortar, along with two large pinches of salt. Using a pestle, grind into a smooth puree. Add vinegar and season with pepper; let stand for 3 minutes.
• Whisk in olive oil until an emulsion is formed; season with salt and pepper as needed.
• To dress a salad, add about 3/4 of vinaigrette to salad and toss until lightly coated; add more dressing, if necessary.

ROSEMARY-GARLIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Shake vinegar, 1/4 cup rosemary and 3 garlic cloves in tightly covered glass jar or bottle. Let stand in cool, dry place 10 days.
• Place 1 sprig rosemary in clear glass bottle. Thread 2 garlic cloves and the chilies alternatly on bamboo skewer; place in bottle.
• Strain vinegar mixture; pour into bottle. Store at room temperature.