Sheryl Crow's Vinegar Gastrique

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 -3 fresh sage leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally as the mixture heats. let the mixture boil for 10-12 minutes or until reduced by half.
• 2 reduce the heat to low so the vinegar simmers. stir in the thyme, sage, bay leaf, rosemary, and peppercorns and let the gastrique simmer for 3-4 minutes. remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• 3 strain the gastrique into a glass bowl and let it cool to room temperature. at this point, the gastrique should be the consistency of light syrup, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon . use right away or cover and store at room temperature for up to 10 days. enjoy!