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FIR VINEGAR

20 minutes, plus infusing time Makes 500ml

INGREDIENTS

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  • 500ml white wine vinegar

  • 100g douglas fir needles, washed and dried

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METHOD

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  1. Bruise the fir needles with a rolling pin, add to a saucepan of water and simmer for 3 minutes. 

  2. Strain the needles the. Add to a container, top with the vinegar. 

  3. Refrigerate for 72 hours to allow the mixture to infuse

  4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and store in a sterilised bottle