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Citrus Vinegar
This zesty vinegar is perfect for vinaigrettes, in mayonnaise for a zippy chicken salad, or as a seasoning for seafood . Try it on a mixed salad with fruit, an endive salad with oranges or mandarins, or on celery and orange salad .
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Steep time
2 weeks
Ingredients
• 2 lemons
• 2 limes
• 1⁄2 orange
• 1 pinch paprika • Salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) apple cider vinegar (or enough to cover)
Preparation
• Zest one of the two lemons, both limes, and orange half .
• In a pot, combine zest with the juice of one lime .
• Add paprika, pepper, salt, and vinegar, stirring well .
• Heat almost to a boil and remove from heat . Do not allow mixture to boil .
• Let cool and pour into a clean, dry bottle . Seal tightly .
• Store in a warm, sunny place for 15 days, shaking bottle occasionally .
• After 15 days, filter vinegar with a sieve covered in cheesecloth and transfer to a clean, dry bottle .
• Seal tightly .
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