We came across some great vanilla beans and were at a loss at how to use them. Fortuitously, we ran out of vanilla extract at the same time! Making vanilla extract is apparently the simplest, yet flexible recipe. The alcohol base can change from vodka to rum, but we stuck with vodka.
The same rule for cooking wine, applies to this vodka. Only use vodka that you would actually consider drinking!
You'll need a jar with a tight fitting lid and a cool dark place to store it. Once finished this will last for at least a year.
We'll be documenting the process with weekly updates. Stay tuned!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 2 months
Ingredients:
Sterilize the jar by submerging it in boiling water for 10 minutes. Make sure the jar is cool when ready to place the beans in.
Slice the beans in half, making sure to leave 1 inch of the stem intact.
Place the beans in the jar and pour the vodka over it. Close the jar and store it somewhere cool and dark. Shake the container well once a week. The extract will be ready in two months and you'll notice the mixture change color throughout the process.
The same rule for cooking wine, applies to this vodka. Only use vodka that you would actually consider drinking!
You'll need a jar with a tight fitting lid and a cool dark place to store it. Once finished this will last for at least a year.
We'll be documenting the process with weekly updates. Stay tuned!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 2 months
Ingredients:
- 3 vanilla beans
- 1 cup vodka
Sterilize the jar by submerging it in boiling water for 10 minutes. Make sure the jar is cool when ready to place the beans in.
Slice the beans in half, making sure to leave 1 inch of the stem intact.
Vanilla extract, day 1
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