Sherry Vinegar Syrup Recipes

THE SHERRY VINAIGRETTE I USE ON EVERYTHING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the egg yolk, vinegar, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper on a low speed. Turn the blender to medium speed and pour the canola oil, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon water through the top in a steady stream. Taste for seasoning. This dressing can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for several weeks.

SHERRY THYME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients in a well-sealed jar. Use immediately, or store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Before serving, bring vinaigrette to room temperature and reshake to combine.

SHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Bring the mixture just to a boil, cool slightly, pour into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let it steep in a cool, dark place for several weeks, then store in the refrigerator.

SHERRY VINEGAR SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a 1-quart heavy nonreactive saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool completely.

AGED SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whip eggs until slightly frothy. Slowly whisk oil into eggs in a slow steady stream until emulsified. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Serve over mesclun greens.

SHERRY VINEGAR-GLAZED ONIONS

Steps:

• In a wide skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium heat until bubbling. Add onions and sauté over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, gently rolling the onions about so they will brown as evenly as possible.
• Pour in vinegar and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and simmer very gently until onions are perfectly tender but retain their shape. Start testing with a thin sharp knife after 15 minutes; depending on size, the onions may cook in 15 to 25 minutes. (Frozen onions will cook faster.) Taste one to make sure it is completely tender all the way through; do not undercook.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer onions to a serving bowl. (Onions may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead. Reserve onions and cooking liquid separately. Reheat onions in reserved liquid, adding water as needed, then transfer them to a bowl.)
• Raise heat and boil liquid to reduce it to a thick glaze. Taste and add salt, pepper and sweetener to taste. Stir in parsley and serve hot or warm.

SHERRY VINEGAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the mustard, shallots and garlic in a mixing bowl and gradually add half the oil, beating vigorously with a wire whisk.
• Alternately beat in the remaining oil and the vinegar. Add salt and pepper. When finished the dressing should be thoroughly homogenized.

SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk vinegars together in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in each of the oils; season with salt and pepper. Transfer vinaigrette to a tightly sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use. Mix well before using.

SHERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring water, sugar, and Sherry to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Cool syrup completely before using, about 1 hour.

SHERYL CROW'S SHERRY VINEGAR GASTRIQUE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally as the mixture heats. Let the mixture boil for 10-12 minutes or until reduced by half.
• Reduce the heat to low so the vinegar simmers. Stir in the thyme, sage, bay leaf, rosemary, and peppercorns and let the gastrique simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• Strain the gastrique into a glass bowl and let it cool to room temperature. At this point, the gastrique should be the consistency of light syrup, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon . Use right away or cover and store at room temperature for up to 10 days. Enjoy!