Select Dry or Fresh Herbs
20 minChoose tarragon rosemary basil — dry herbs reduce water contamination risk.
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Choose tarragon rosemary basil — dry herbs reduce water contamination risk.
Heat 5% vinegar to 190°F pour over herbs in sterile jar.
Cap loosely steep 7 days in dark place strain into bottles.
Label herb and date store cool dark up to 6 months.
Industry best practices for herb vinegar.
Dry herbs first if gifting shelf-stable.
190°F pasteurizes without destroying acid.
Never use oil cap on herb vinegar — botulism risk.