How to Make Chive Vinegar

Today’s post is inspired by the chive blossoms that stand out in our garden with their pretty, pinkish-purple, pom-pom flowers. Since our garden is full of a large variety of herbs, I am always looking for new ways to use herbs in our food. Chives are extremely easy to grow and tend to multiply in the right conditions. Even up here in the foothills of the mountains growing chives is easy. And while chives are common enough in food, it is the blossoms that are missing from our plates. Chive blossoms are absolutely edible and have a light onion taste just like the chives. Did you know they make a delicious and beautiful purple-pink vinegar? This vinegar makes an amazing salad dressing with a light chive flavor that complements so many things. So, keep reading on how to make chive vinegar!

Chive Vinegar Recipe

This is a really easy recipe that requires only 2 ingredients- chives and plain white vinegar. With this gorgeous vinegar you can create some amazing and flavorful salads. If you don’t grow chives check with friends who do or try a local farmers’ market. So, get yourself a glass jar, some white vinegar, and a good handful of clean, dry chive blossoms- you don’t need a lot. For a pint-sized jar I used a loosely packed cup of chive blossoms. Next, fill the jar with white vinegar and then add the chive blossoms. Put lid on jar and shake. Let sit for 3-4 days shaking once or twice a day. Strain chive blossoms out and compost. The remaining vinegar is a gorgeous pink purple that is delicious!

You can even put chive blossoms on your salad! Yes, they are edible and taste like chives. Isn’t this salad gorgeous! Swap out chive vinegar in other recipes for a light chive flavor. Additionally, chive blossoms keep coming for a while, so make some vinegar to give out as gifts as well!

Lastly, for a delicious salad recipe using chive vinegar read this post here!

Have a beautiful day!

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