Two factors that require special attention when making vinegar at home: the supply of oxygen and temperature. The oxygen is distributed throughout the mixture of agitation that daily and let the air reaches the liquid through a cheesecloth filter, which is used in place of a lid. The temperature fermentation cider should be kept between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Temperatures lowest not always produce a usable vinegar, and higher interfere with the formation of the “mother of vinegar.” Mother of vinegar is a mat that forms at the bottom of the fermentation of wine que ha ido wrong.
Do not use a metal container to make vinegar; acid in the mixture of metal objects or corrode aluminum. From glass, plastic, wood, enamel or stainless steel containers should be used for the manufacture or storage of vinegar. The same goes for the manufacture or storage of foods that have more than 1 tablespoon of vinegar in the recipe.
Steps to make cider vinegar
The following steps should be followed to make a high quality cider vinegar:
Make a clean ripe apple cider.
Change all fruit sugar to alcohol. This is called “yeast fermentation.”
Change all alcohol to acetic acid. This is called “acetic acid fermentation.”
Clarify the acetic acid to prevent further decomposition and fermentation.
Step 1 - Making Cider
Cider is the fact autumn and winter varieties of apples (summer and green apples do not contain enough sugar). Fruit should be collected, then wash well to remove debris. Crush the fruit pulp to produce apple juice and strain out. Use a press conference or cheesecloth to strain.
The addition of yeast to activate the fermentation is not essential, but accelerate the process. Special yeast cultivated for this purpose are available in wine-making shops and biological laboratories - yeast bread are not recommended. To make a start, collapsing a cake baking in a quart of cider. This makes enough starter to 5 gallons of cider, double the recipe to make proportionately more.
Steps 2 and 3 - Making alcohol and acetic acid
Pour all liquids in one or more containers to about three-quarters of capacity, not close the lids on the containers. Stir the mixture daily. Keep containers out of direct sunlight and keep the temperature at 60 to 80 degrees F. Full fermentation will take about 3 to 4 weeks. Near the end of this period, you should notice a vinegar-like smell. Taste samples daily until the force is reached.
Step 4 - Filtering
When vinegar is fully fermented, filter the liquid through several layers of cheesecloth or fine filter paper - a coffee filter works well for this. This eliminates the mother of vinegar, preventing further deterioration of the product or fermentation.
Storing your vinegar
The vinegar is now ready for storage in separate containers, container cap. Vinegar will remain stored in excellent condition almost indefinitely if it is pasteurized. For pasteurization, heat the vinegar before pouring into sterilized jars, or bottle, then placed in a bath of hot water. In both cases, the temperature of vinegar should be at least 140 degrees F to sterilize the product, and should not exceed 160 degrees F. Use a thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperature is met. Cool containers and store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
With flavored vinegar
Taste can be added to house just before bottling vinegar. Good examples of additives include green onion, garlic, ginger, or any combination of dried or fresh herbs. To make flavor, place material in a small cheesecloth bag and suspend in the vinegar until the desired strength is achieved. This will take about 4 days, except for garlic, which has only 1 day. For every 2 cups of vinegar, use one of the following: 1 / 2 cup crushed fresh herbs, 1 tablespoon dried herbs, 2 large garlic cloves, or 8 small green onions. Other flavorings include good Estragón, basil, nasturtium, chives, mint, chervil, borage, hot peppers and raspberries. Adjust the amounts to taste, but be careful not to overload the vinegar. Too much plant material can destroy the acid and ruin preserving the quality of vinegar.
Some flavorings may not go well with cider vinegar different color and flavor. When flavor storage bought vinegar, or decorative use more delicate flavors. When flavor storage bought vinegar, you still need pasteurization is sterile and the use of bottles.
Flavored vinegars taste great and have a beautiful color, which makes them excellent for use in salads. You will be tempted to show flavored vinegar, however, be sure to keep their bottles of direct sunlight, which will destroy the flavor, color and acidity of vinegar.
Using homemade cider vinegar
Because the acidity of vinegar at home vary, are not used in food that is kept or stored at room temperature. Homemade vinegar however, is excellent in salads, cooking, or in the freezer and refrigerator pickles products.