This is so easy, I can't believe I am even posting this! I suggest taking a moment and consider purchasing a really great balsamic vinegar. Buying any vinegar is like buying a nice bottle of wine. Try a couple and decide what taste you like best. I would recommend the bottle being a dark bottle and grapes are from Italy. It ought to be on the thicker side and not as runny. Most bottles will give a percentage on the acidity level of the vinegar. I like mine between a 6-8%. Still sweet but with a kick. One of these days I will make my own until then, I buy this one, Aceto Balsamico Di Modena, although I did not spend that much on it! You don't have to get it at Dean and Deluca either, I just liked the way they described it.
Base Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/3 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
1-2 TB of local honey
Sea Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Whisk in a bowl or put all ingredients into a mason jar, put the lid on it and shake. I deviate from this a bit, but I use this as a base recipe.
You can add:
1 garlic clove, minced
1 TB of a good stone ground mustard
Mix
Or you could add:
2 TB of Organic Raspberry Jam instead of honey
Experiment and make it your own! That is what cooking is all about!
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