Garlic Vinegar

Transform your culinary creations with this easy-to-make Garlic Vinegar, a zesty infusion bursting with bold flavors and endless versatility. This quick 10-minute prep recipe elevates plain white vinegar by steeping it with freshly crushed garlic cloves, a fragrant bay leaf, and an optional touch of chili flakes for a hint of heat. The result is a tangy, aromatic condiment ideal for salad dressings, marinades, stir-fries, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. After steeping for a week in a cool, dark space to develop its robust flavor, this homemade garlic vinegar becomes a pantry essential that lasts up to six months in the fridge. Perfect for garlic lovers and DIY enthusiasts alike, this flavorful infusion adds a gourmet touch to everyday recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups White vinegar
• 6 large cloves Fresh garlic cloves
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried chili flakes (optional)
• 1 item Sterilized glass bottle or jar with lid

Directions

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and lightly crush them using the side of a knife or a garlic press. Do not mince; they should remain in large pieces.

Step 2

In a clean, sterilized glass jar or bottle, combine the crushed garlic cloves and bay leaf.

Step 3

If you want a slight heat in your garlic vinegar, add the dried chili flakes.

Step 4

Pour the white vinegar into the jar, ensuring that the garlic and bay leaf are fully submerged.

Step 5

Seal the jar tightly with its lid and give it a gentle shake to mix the ingredients.

Step 6

Place the jar in a cool, dark area, such as a pantry or cupboard, and let it steep for at least 1 week for the flavors to develop fully. Shake the jar gently every couple of days.

Step 7

After 1 week, taste the vinegar. If the garlic flavor is strong enough to your liking, strain out the solids using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth and pour the finished garlic vinegar back into the bottle for storage. If not, let it steep for an additional few days.

Step 8

Store the finished garlic vinegar in the refrigerator and use it within 6 months for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(625.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	153.3

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 25.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 3.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 116.3mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 548.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.1%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 82.7%