A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Put the celery or seed into a jar, heat the vinegar, sugar and salt; pour it boiling hot over the celery, let it cool, cover it tightly and set away.
In two weeks strain and bottle.
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Heating the vinegar before pouring extracts more aromatic compounds and essential oils from the celery through enhanced solubility at higher temperatures. The salt and sugar create an osmotic environment that draws out cellular moisture and flavor compounds from the celery, while the acetic acid in vinegar acts as both a preservative and flavor extractor. The two-week infusion period allows sufficient time for the celery's volatile compounds to fully permeate the vinegar, creating a balanced, shelf-stable condiment.
This recipe requires a mandatory 2-week infusion period before use. The celery vinegar can be prepared several months in advance and will actually improve with age. Make multiple batches to ensure a continuous supply.
After straining and bottling, store in a cool, dark place such as a pantry or cellar. The high acidity ensures the vinegar will keep indefinitely at room temperature. Once opened, the vinegar will maintain peak flavor for up to 1 year. Use as a flavoring agent in salad dressings, marinades, or bloody mary cocktails.
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This recipe requires a mandatory 2-week infusion period before use. The celery vinegar can be prepared several months in advance and will actually improve with age. Make multiple batches to ensure a continuous supply.
After straining and bottling, store in a cool, dark place such as a pantry or cellar. The high acidity ensures the vinegar will keep indefinitely at room temperature. Once opened, the vinegar will maintain peak flavor for up to 1 year. Use as a flavoring agent in salad dressings, marinades, or bloody mary cocktails.
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