Vanilla Extract
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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2016
Making vanilla extract at home can save you about $1 per ounce; the keys are buying beans in bulk online, using a basic vodka, and having a little patience.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Making vanilla extract at home can save you about $1 per ounce; the keys are buying beans in bulk online, using a basic vodka, and having a little patience. Alcohol acts as the solvent since it will extract the flavor from the beans; we use...
