FSM 357: Preserving Flavored Vinegars at Home: Flavoring the Vinegar

Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Have you considered making flavored vinegars at home? They can be enjoyed in your kitchen or given as special gifts for family and friends. Safety and quality are essential when preparing them. Online recipes and photos may look appealing but always rely on research-based directions for safety and consistent results. The National Center for Home Food Preservation provides complete directions and ingredient proportions. Search for Preserving Food: Flavored Vinegars. Use only commercially prepared distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or wine and champagne vinegar. You can flavor vinegar with fruits, vegetables, herbs, or spices. Wash produce thoroughly under clean running water, peeling if needed. Get creative by threading garlic cloves, peppers, or fruit chunks onto bamboo skewers. I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. [music] Resources University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Services. Preserving Food: Flavored Vinegars. https://nchfp.uga.edu/papers/UGA_Publications/uga_flavored_vinegars.pdf. Accessed online 8/19/25.