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How to Make White Vinegar at Home

Learn how to make white vinegar from scratch using simple ingredients. Perfect for natural cleaning, cooking, and herbal infusions.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 6 days
Total Time 6 days 6 minutes
Course Natural Household
Cuisine Universal

Ingredients
  

2 cups distilled alcohol (vodka or grain alcohol)

4 cups filtered water

½ cup raw unfiltered vinegar or Mother of Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Dilute the AlcoholMix 1 part alcohol with 2 parts filtered water to bring the alcohol content down to about 5–10%.
    Step 2: Add the Vinegar StarterPour the alcohol mixture into a sterilized glass jar. Add the raw vinegar or vinegar mother to start the fermentation process.
    Step 3: Cover and StoreCover the jar with a breathable material like cheesecloth. Store in a dark, warm place (60–80°F).
    Step 4: Stir and MonitorStir gently once a week. Start tasting after 4 weeks. The vinegar should be sharp and sour when ready.
    Step 5: Strain and BottleStrain out the mother or solids, then bottle your vinegar in clean glass containers for long-term storage.
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