Vanilla Vinegar

• vanilla bean, cut into four pieces↗1
• pint rice wine vinegar↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Note: you can use other vinegars in place of the rice wine and if using rice wine, make it a good one.

2. 2

   Clean and sterilize one pint sized glass jar with a fitting lid.

3. 3

   Split open one vanilla bean length wise and then cut these lengths in half, resulting in four pieces.

4. 4

   Put the pieces in the bottle. Using a funnel, pour vinegar into the bottle. Cap and shake for a minute or two. Label and date bottle. Shake twice a day for a week or two. You can use it after a week, but it is best after 3 or 4 weeks.