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Vanilla extract is listed - I’ve recently been using homemade extract. I originally did this because I ran out during a covid spike, but it works well enough th
by 542458 4y ago
Vanilla extract is listed - I’ve recently been using homemade extract. I originally did this because I ran out during a covid spike, but it works well enough that I’ll probably continue doing it.
It’s relatively straightforward. Just chuck a split vanilla bean or two in with some strong liquor like tequila or vodka and let it sit for a month or two.
- orev 4y agoThings that are imitated are usually done so because the “real thing” is expensive and/or hard to get. This is like saying “why buy a fake Rolex when you can just buy a real one”. Sure, you can, but it pretty much misses the point of why imitations exist.
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- legitster 4y agoI've forgone real vanilla completely. It's expensive, inconsistent, and very bad for the environment. The taste we associate with real vanilla is it's imperfections anyway. So I'll cut artificial vanilla with a splash of bitters and bourbon and have found it to be generally superior for most recipes.
- millimeterman 4y agoGood vanilla extract is made using a more complex process than just putting vanilla in alcohol [1]. With that said, in most usages the differences between good extract, cheap extract, and even artificial extract are not noticeable [2]. 1. https://www.seriouseats.com/diy-vanilla-extract https://www.seriouseats.com/diy-vanilla-extract 2. https://www.seriouseats.com/taste-test-is-better-vanilla-extract-worth-the-price https://www.seriouseats.com/taste-test-is-better-vanilla-ext...
- 542458 4y agoThats an interesting pair of articles. Thanks for the links.