Ginger and Spice Vinegar
Elevate your culinary creations with this aromatic Ginger and Spice Vinegar, a simple yet sophisticated infusion that’s bursting with warming flavors. Crafted with white vinegar, fresh ginger slices, whole spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, plus a zesty strip of orange peel, this recipe is a masterclass in balancing tangy and spicy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes (with minimal hands-on effort), this vinegar is perfect for adding depth to salad dressings, marinades, or sauces. Plus, its long shelf life makes it an ideal pantry staple. Whether you’re infusing flair into classic dishes or experimenting with gourmet recipes, this ginger-spiced vinegar is your new go-to ingredient.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 inches (sliced into thin coins) fresh ginger root
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 pieces star anise
- 5 pieces whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 strip (about 2 inches, avoid the white pith) orange peel
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar with the sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, whole cloves, black peppercorns, and orange peel.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture just to a simmer. Do not let it boil.
3. Once the vinegar is heated and aromatic (about 4-5 minutes), remove the saucepan from the heat.
4. Let the spiced vinegar cool to room temperature in the pan, allowing the flavors to infuse further.
5. Sterilize a glass bottle or jar by washing it thoroughly with hot, soapy water and rinsing it completely. You can also pour boiling water over it for extra cleanliness.
6. Strain the cooled vinegar through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into the sterilized bottle or jar to remove the spices and solids.
7. Seal the bottle tightly and store the ginger and spice vinegar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
8. Use as a flavorful base for salad dressings, marinades, or as a creative ingredient in your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
