Garlic Vinegar

Choose good-quality vinegar for the best flavor in your garlic vinegar.

Make sure the jar or bottle used is clean and airtight to prevent contamination.

Label the jar or bottle with the date it was made for reference.

What type of vinegar can I use for garlic vinegar?

For best results, use either white wine vinegar, cider vinegar. You can also try plain white vinegar or champagne vinegar. You can experiment with other vinegars, keeping in mind that the flavor of the end result may be different.

Can I use pre-minced garlic instead of fresh garlic cloves?

"Jarlic", as it's affectionately known, contains other ingredients than just garlic. For best results, we recommend using freshly minced garlic for the recipe. If you taste the pre-minced garlic vs freshly minced garlic you can tell the difference, so decide if you want your garlic vinegar to inherit that flavor.

Can I adjust the amount of garlic in the vinegar?

You can adjust the amount of garlic as desired. Adding more garlic will obviously result in a stronger garlic flavor, and less garlic will have the opposite result.

Do I need to refrigerate the garlic vinegar after opening?

It is best to store the garlic vinegar in a cool, dark place, but refrigerating it after opening can help keep it fresher longer.

Can I strain out the garlic sooner than 2-3 weeks?

For a milder garlic flavor, you can strain out the garlic earlier than 2-3 weeks, but the longer it infuses, the stronger the garlic taste will be.

What dishes can I use garlic vinegar in?

Garlic vinegar is great for salad dressings, marinades, pickling, or drizzling over roasted vegetables or grilled meats.

Glass Bottle or Jar: A clean bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid is necessary for infusing the vinegar with garlic. This container should be able to hold at least 2 3/4 cups (for the vinegar and garlic).

Measuring Cup: To measure the 2 1/2 cups of vinegar.

Garlic Press or Knife: To mince the 5 cloves of fresh garlic. A garlic press can simplify the task, but a sharp knife will also work well.

Strainer or Cheesecloth: For straining the garlic from the vinegar after the infusion period.

Another Clean Bottle or Jar: After straining, you will need an additional clean bottle or jar to transfer the infused vinegar for storage. It should also have a tight-fitting lid to keep the vinegar fresh.

Funnel (optional): A funnel can be useful when transferring the infused vinegar from the strainer into the clean bottle.

Garlic Vinaigrette: Use this garlic vinegar as the base for a light vinaigrette that'll brighten up any salad. The infused garlic adds depth.

Marinade for Grilled Chicken: This vinegar works wonders as a marinade. Its acidity will tenderize the chicken while the garlic adds a punch of flavor, perfect for grilling.

Roasted Vegetables: Drizzle this garlic vinegar over seasonal veggies before roasting. It enhances the natural sweetness.

Bruschetta Topping: Combine diced tomatoes, basil, and a splash of this garlic vinegar for a delicious topping on toasted bread.

Pasta Salad: Mix the garlic vinegar with olive oil and some Italian herbs for a zesty dressing to toss with your pasta salad.

Pickled Vegetables: Use the garlic vinegar to pickle some quick veggies like cucumbers or carrots. The garlic flavor infuses everything beautifully, perfect for snacking.

Grilled Fish: Marinate white fish with this garlic vinegar before grilling. It pairs wonderfully with fish, enhancing the light flavors without overpowering them.