Here's another recipe that has Peter Viechnicki's name all over it. I think every family should have a quirky, kind of old-fashioned eater like Peter - the gift options are quite varied and fun to contemplate. One year I gave him some homemade ketchup.
3-4 large shallots, chopped
2 1/2 T. allspice
1 T. mace
2 tsps. cayenne
1/4 fresh nutmeg, grated
3 3/4 tsps. salt (yikes)
2 ozs. anchovies, drained of oil
3 ozs. (abt. 1/3 cup) soy sauce
3 cups apple-cider vinegar
Combine all the ingredients in a sterilized 1-quart jar and screw the lid on tightly. Refrigerate for 1 month, shaking the jar every other day or so. Strain into a sterilized jar, and it's ready to use. Keep refrigerated. Makes 3 1/2 cups. (Oh dear, who has ever used a cup of worcestershire sauce in a lifetime?! Maybe halve this.)
3-4 large shallots, chopped
2 1/2 T. allspice
1 T. mace
2 tsps. cayenne
1/4 fresh nutmeg, grated
3 3/4 tsps. salt (yikes)
2 ozs. anchovies, drained of oil
3 ozs. (abt. 1/3 cup) soy sauce
3 cups apple-cider vinegar
Combine all the ingredients in a sterilized 1-quart jar and screw the lid on tightly. Refrigerate for 1 month, shaking the jar every other day or so. Strain into a sterilized jar, and it's ready to use. Keep refrigerated. Makes 3 1/2 cups. (Oh dear, who has ever used a cup of worcestershire sauce in a lifetime?! Maybe halve this.)
Anchovies? Sounded good until I got to that part. Will have to check the label on the bottle of w.sauce I have...
ReplyDeleteHe does love Worcestershire sauce - puts it on baked potatoes, steak, etc. I think it's his favorite condiment, and he was interested in this recipe when I read it out loud to him from the paper. He made himself some chili sauce about a year ago and just opened up the jar this week. He thought it was still alright. To me it was just a weird relish. What is the point? Then again, I love A1 - sort of the low-rent condiment.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely make him some then, and I guess I won't worry about the 3 1/2 cup output. I think I've purchased 2 bottles in my lifetime.
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