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A mason jar filled with peppered vinegar.

Peppered Vinegar

5 from 1 vote
Keep this jar of peppered vinegar ready in the fridge for easy homemade vinaigrette dressings for salads or for adding a spicy kick to your mayo-based salad recipes like chicken salad or macaroni salad.
PREP TIME 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME 5 minutes
YIELD 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Pour the apple cider vinegar into a mason jar with a lid.
  • Slice the jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise. Remove the stem, seeds, and ribs with a spoon and discard. Slice the remaining pepper into thick slices and add to the vinegar.
  • Add the crushed red pepper flakes to the jar. Place the lid on top and gently shake to combine.
  • Chill the vinegar for at least 3 days before using the peppered vinegar in other recipes. The jar will keep in your fridge for up to 1 month.

Recipe Notes

How to Use the Peppered Vinegar:

You can use this to live up many of your creamy side dishes like macaroni salad or egg salad, but it makes an amazing homemade spicy vinaigrette, too.
Combine 3 parts olive oil to 1 part peppered vinegar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and drizzle over your favorite leafy salad.
COURSEPantry
CUISINEAmerican
AUTHORTiffany Dahle