Hot Pepper Vinegar

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Hot Pepper Vinegar – A Spicy, Spirited Staple

Prep: 5 min • Serve: Throughout the Year

Infused with lively hot peppers, this vinegar brings heat—and a little oomph, oomph, pa-do! A spirited staple for anyone who believes a touch of spice makes everything right. Perfect for cooking, gifting, or adding flair to your favorite dishes.

Ingredients:

  • a 6 ounce lidded bottle

  • fresh cayenne (or tabasco) peppers

  • white vinegar

Instructions:
Wash peppers and slip in as many as you can fit into the bottle. Fill with white vinegar.

Store in a cool, dry place. (Ready in about 3 months. Top off with vinegar as it is used. Store best in the fridge while not in use.)

Serving Suggestions:
Delicious on cooked kale, cabbage, or collards. Livens any dish up that calls for a little vinegar.

Gift Idea:
These make terrific gifts for the Holidays!



This recipe was originally featured in the Kettle & Crumb section of the September 2025 Harvest Moon issue of our newsletter, the Liminal.

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