Tarragon Green Peppercorn Vinegar Recipes

TARRAGON CHIVE VINEGAR

Steps:

• *Cook's Note: You will need half of the herbs when you start the recipe and half in 2 weeks. It is best to purchase the second half of the herbs when they are needed.
• If using pint jars for storage, you will need 3 jars. If using small wine bottles, each holds approximately 13 ounces; therefore, you will need 4 bottles.
• Put the water and bleach in a large container. Dunk 12 sprigs of tarragon and 12 chive shoots in the solution, and then rinse in cold water. Pat dry.
• Heat the vinegar in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and heat until vinegar reaches 190 degrees F. Place the herbs in a container large enough to hold the vinegar. Pour the vinegar over the herbs, and after the vinegar has cooled, place the lid on the container. Set in a cool dark place for 2 weeks.
• After 2 weeks, sanitize the second half of the herbs as previously, rinse, pat dry, and set aside.
• Sterilize the containers and lids that you will store the vinegar in by immersing them in a large pot of boiling water and boiling for 10 minutes. If using corks, purchase pre-sterilized corks, and then dip them in and out of boiling water 3 to 4 times.
• Discard the old herbs. Strain the vinegar through a sanitized colander or funnel lined with cheesecloth. Divide the fresh herbs among the containers and pour the vinegar over them. Seal and refrigerate. The vinegar may be stored at room temperature for 5 to 6 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

TARRAGON GREEN-PEPPERCORN VINEGAR

Steps:

• Put the tarragon leaves in a very clean 1-quart glass jar and bruise them with a wooden spoon. Add the cracked peppercorns and the vinegar and let the mixture steep, covered with the lid, in a cool dark place for at least 4 days and up to 2 weeks, depending on the strength desired. Strain the vinegar through a fine sieve into a glass pitcher, discarding the solids, and pour it into 2 very clean 1/2-pint glass jars. Add the tarragon sprigs and the whole peppercorns and seal the jars with the lids.

TARRAGON VINEGAR

Steps:

• Wash tarragon and pat dry. Place in a sterilized jar. Using a wooden spoon, gently bruise the tarragon. Add the vinegar. Cover and store in a cool dark place for 2-3 weeks to let flavors develop., Strain and discard tarragon. Pour into a sterilized decorative bottle. Add additional tarragon if desired. Store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

HERBAL VINEGAR WITH TARRAGON

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 tarragon 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 tarragon to the bottle for identification purposes and visual appeal.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon.
• Toss greens with dressing in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.

TARRAGON GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, and gently toss to coat with shallot mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
• Add wine. Raise heat to medium-high; cook, stirring often, 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until beans are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in tarragon, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs.

RED PEPPER WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mince the shallots and the garlic and place in a bowl.
• Preheat broiler. Cut the pepper into quarters or sixths and place skin side up on foil paper on a broiling pan. Broil until the skin blisters. Place the pepper in a paper bag and let cool. Peel away the skin and chop the pepper. Add to the bowl containing the shallots and garlic.
• Add the tarragon leaves and olive oil. Mix thoroughly. Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper and taste to correct seasoning. Place in a serving bowl and serve spooned over the fish at the table.

TARRAGON VINEGAR

Steps:

• Fill a wide mouth quart jar 3/4 full of tarragon sprigs.
• Heat the white wine vinegar to the boiling point and pour into jar.
• Cover and keep in a cool place, out of the sun, for 10 days to 2 weeks.
• Strain into bottles in which you've put 1 to 2 fresh tarragon sprigs for decoration.
• Cork tightly.