Meet your new favorite pantry staple.
This vinegar is the perfect finishing touch to add to a whole slew of dishes.
Learn how to make homemade hot pepper vinegar, and always have a bottle on hand.
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Consider this a basic infusion formula that you could add to or tweak at your leisure.
The colorful presentation and long shelf life also makes this hot-pepper vinegar a lovelyfood gift.
Discard if the vinegar becomes cloudy or develops an off smell.
total)
5medium-size red Fresno chiles (3 5/8 oz.
total)
1medium-size banana wax pepper (2 3/4 oz.)
Remove and discard garlic cloves; immediately pour vinegar mixture over peppers.
Cool, then chill:
Let cool completely, about 3 hours.
Yes, some cooks will top off the sauce with additional vinegar to keep the mixture going.