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Pine Needle Vinegar
Pine Needle Vinegar is a traditional Canadian recipe for a vinegar flavoured with pine needles. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Canadian version of: Pine Needle Vinegar.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Additional Time:
(+6 weeks maturing)
Makes:
600ml
Rating: 
Tags : Wild FoodSauce RecipesCanada Recipes
Pine needles provide a wonderful aroma to vinegar and it's a cheap alternative to balsamic. All you need are a few bunches of pine needles (I prefer Scots pine, but any well-scented pine needles will work) and cider vinegar.
Ingredients:
600ml cider vinegar (organic is best)
2 generous handfuls of pine needles
Method:
Coarsely chop the pine needles then place in a mortar and bruise (this releases more of their flavour).
Pack the leaves into two 500ml glass jar with a rubber lid insert. Pour over the vinegar, filling the jar to the top.
Secure the lid then set aside in a darkened cupboard for six weeks to infuse. Drain through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl. Discard the leaves, wash and sterilize one of the jars (or use a bottle) and pour in the scented vinegar.
Your pine needle vinegar is now ready to use.
