Comments on: Vinegar

By: Mary Kyte

Mary Kyte — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:21 +0000

Hello I am searching to buy Essence of Vinegar but nobody seems to keep in stock anymore – I have used for many years to remove my sun spots etc

By: Jessica Hundley

Jessica Hundley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:24:37 +0000

Hi Jonathan -
You are right indeed that many sauerkrauts and dill pickles are made using a salt-based brine – but this process is not the only one used for either foodstuff. Salt brine/lacto-fermented foods are actually a whole other fascinating topic (we’ll do a story!). Vinegar-based pickling, however is wonderful alternative to salt-brine. With vinegar-based pickling, vegetables can be cured for several hours in a vinegar solution and immediately combined with spices, and seasonings. Examples of this include dills, bread-and-butter pickles and pickled beets. Here is one of my favorite vinegar based dill pickle recipes here – http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Dill-Pickles/Detail.aspx

Totally delicious!

As far as Sauerkrauts – there are some great recipes which incorporate apple cider vinegars -which adds a nice bite to traditional salted cabbage recipes. See here – http://www.growyouthful.com/recipes/sauerkraut.php. Thanks for your comment and yes, we will be sure to explore salt brine/Lacto-fermentation in the future!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:49:38 +0000

You mention that sauerkraut and Kosher dills are made with vinegar. Traditionally these are both lacto-fermented and do not contain vinegar. Lots of other (non-”Kosher”) pickles are indeed made in vinegar, but I’d probably call you a cheater if you made your sauerkraut with vinegar.

By: Jay jay jay

Jay jay jay — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:13:42 +0000

I recently had white balsamic vinegar. Quite lovely. That article made my mouth water.

By: InKa

InKa — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:04:51 +0000

Yes, I agree: crema di balsamico is delicious on tomato/mozarella salat, strawberrys etc. Apple vinegar is indeed a vital bomb of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, potassium, calcium and magnesium. And not only Cleopatra was clever enough to love the versatile use of the vinegar, but also the famous general Hannibal and the Babylonians. Meanwhile, it is an essential part of wellness-drinks.
Cheers!

By: Nins

Nins — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:12:08 +0000

Highly recommend: crema di vinegar