How To Make Raisin Vinegar

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[@nancynoname5979]

When I lived in NC (about 16 years ago), I would go to abandoned old homes. I would find all kinds of half buried treasures (buried for many, many years). People, back in the day, used to make wine and moonshine (they still do). Many times, they just threw their empty glass gallon jugs in their trash piles (usually into the woods some). Sadly, I found a lot of broken jugs in these piles, but I also found about 8 perfectly good jugs (after they were cleaned up). Also, I found some good Quart and larger old time canning jars. I even found some on property I bought. Probably not able to do that anymore. It was fun though.

[@mls3555]

Speaking of raisins- My Grandmother died at 101 of old age. She was perfectly healthy & able to do everything for herself (praise the Lord) but her hands were knotted up with rheumatoid arthritis reducing the mobility of her thumbs. In spite of that, she said she rarely took medication for pain because she hardly ever needed it. She used her mother's old family recipe & here it is: 1 package of GOLDEN raisins in a mason jar & cover with GIN (generally not the cheap stuff but Gordon's is ok). Keep it in a dark cabinet & shake it daily for 2 weeks. Eat 15 raisins daily for 1 week, then cut back to 9 raisins daily from then on. She would usually have a few in the morning & a few in the evening. Typically on vanilla ice cream & NO, she did NOT drink the gin, wine was her preference. I saw a Dr.Oz episode where he was discussing old-time remedies & mentioned this exact one! He said that a chemical reaction occurs with the raisins & the gin making this a VERY STRONG ANTINFLAMMATORY!!! This remedy does not work with dark raisins or any other alcohol. I hope this helps someone out there suffering with arthritis=)

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Since I get a LOT of questions on vinegar and people having issues with their fruit floating to the top, I recommend a couple of my newer vinegar videos. One is a Q and A and the other is how I make my vinegar now and it turns out SO much better: How to Make Vinegar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpbTqoZ3iLmDqNk Q and A: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZumd2OthJqEeLc

[@Katahadinkookingmamahomestead]

Thank you

[@shepherdessofskymeadow]

This is so awesome! I've never made vinegar before and you've inspired me to try this with some of my blackcurrants. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 🙏🏼

[@TheSunRiseKid]

This looks like an easy one I could do today even with an injured knee! No chopping fruits or veggies involved!!! Thanks! 😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Ah, this one is old so I do recommend that you still stir daily for the first week or so to prevent mold as some people found the raisins still floated to the top and developed mold on them

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Rain Country I most definitely will stir it! I’ve already got it started in the kitchen. I still check all my ferments every day I’m just trying to stay off my knee for the most part.(I hyperextended it) while getting out of the way of a big long huge branch that I was putting in the wood chipper! Normally I’m moving around and all over the place inside and outside and with the looks of it so are you! I never knew that you had an Etsy store and all these other miscellaneous awesome things! Normally I just press play for the videos and end up listening to them as I do my chores. Today is the first time I’ve actually looked into depth of your content! Great job with everything you do!😊 OK, and to your next video! Ha!

[@emeraldalba]

Hi Heidi! I've just made the raisin vinegar and Apple vinegar. So chuffed with myself so thank you so much!

[@lindachandler2293]

Restaurants are a good source for big jars and jugs.

[@aubriestrickland9356]

Fellow washitonian homesteader here ❤ love your videos...trying my hand at raisin vinegar for the first time

[@tallcedars2310]

Started a batch of raisin vinegar tonight and looking forward to tasting the end result. It's so simple I love it already, thanks Heidi!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Just in case you have not seen my more recent vinegar videos or I had not told you directly yet (I cannot remember who all I have told so forgive me if I am repeating this) make sure to stir daily for about two weeks, longer if you think it needs it. You will yield much better results this way.

[@tallcedars2310]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you for sending that along, I haven't seen that yet. I'm in the process of watching all your vinegar video's to help get me familiar with what you use them for and how to make other batches that need sugar added. Am really enjoying them:)

[@alphastarcar]

I started my raisin vinegar two nights ago with the help of your video - thanks! At the same time I also started a black raspberry vinegar. I can’t wait to try them both. I drink ACV daily and thin this will be a nice drinkable alternative.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Since this is an old video and I am not sure if you have seen any of my newer vinegar videos, I recommend now that you stir it daily for the first couple of weeks. You will prevent mold and aerate it so that it yields and even better result

[@michelleccutler2690]

Never heard of using vinegar in bread . Will have to give that a try in my bread. Love learning new things. Could you do a video on making your bread with vinegar.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I will try to do that soon :D

[@michelleccutler2690]

Thanks

[@Katahadinkookingmamahomestead]

I just started fermenting I did an apple peel vinegar turned out amazing I can not wait to try this thank you for sharing. god bless

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I recommend looking into my more current vinegar making videos before getting started, though I have never had issue with my raisin vinegar, others have so I suggest making it more similar to how I explain it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaPUomlvnaeCh5o

[@genal5808]

Wow! Thank you for sharing your recipe on raisin vinegar. Will check out the updated posts also.

[@daddykirbs]

Great tutorial loaded with many many valuable tips for making vinegar. Nice work.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

I'm so making this! I want to try it on stir fry for a substitute for soy sauce😉. Thanks and God bless!

[@whatever7338]

LOL vinegar is not a substitute for soy sauce. You mix those together.

[@faithopeloveful]

So many valuable tips! I actually tried the vinegar awhile back based on what you said in other videos. I did not like the taste at first but as it sat it mellowed. Love it now. So easy. I did put it in the fridge because I wasn't sure about that part so now I know. If I lived in the States I would order stuff thru you. God Bless!

[@strawberry55555]

I don't know where you are from Laurie, but Im in Canada and was able to order from Heidi on her Etsy shop. You have to send her a private message, (in Etsy) great customer service and loved the items I ordered although I still haven't had the time to try my colloidal copper gadget but will this weekend.

[@DC7BQC]

Excellent Excellent video. Thank you for making it and sharing!

[@grsartofworship4352]

Love this. I’ve got three starters brewing. I will try the raisin vinegar. I found some organic raisins and then the store discontinued them. So on to more research for organic raisins.

[@kimbozyk6764]

I buy apple juice in those jars,maple water too. I love your knowledge ,Thank you .

[@eveslilith]

I just got my own brake bleeder and it worked great!!!

[@kellyf5190]

Here I go making vinegar for the first time! Thank you so much for your detailed instructions I love your videos!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Hope that works out for you and make sure to check out some of my other vinegar videos, in particular, the peach one, as I answer more questions that arise concerning molds and more. I do plan to do another vinegar question update video soon as well :D

[@nancy5721]

Thank you for all that new info. Yes, God is good all the time!

[@lisabooker6405]

I’m on a roll! I gots me some plans! Hehehe Just swinging in for a refresher! I haven’t made the raisin but it’sNEXXXXT!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Haha! :D Let me know how it turns out and what you think!

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Just put a batch on top of the fridge. Thanks for all the wonderful tutorials.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you!

[@nexttime4299]

Rain Country hi there I started my vinegar and few days in theres scum on top which I removed along with some raisin and its come back again. Is this normal.... Should I ignore it?

[@nexttime4299]

Rain Country pls pls help

[@nexttime4299]

Rain Country it is mold but you said there will be no mold!

[@terry320]

Heidi, thanks for sharing this. We just made up a batch of apple cider vinegar. Going to definitely try the raisin vinegar.

[@nancytye2546]

Love my brake bleeder!

[@kleineroteHex]

Nancy Tye isn't that the best item for a kitchen, not by design 😆 I am so glad I got one!

[@Mdeborahstudios]

I thank you for the little tips and stuff.

[@bonniecleaveland6589]

I would like to see how you incorporate vinegar into baking bread, maybe you have I just couldn't find a video. Thanks , love your videos.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am sure I have shown it in videos but you have to understand that just like this video, many are as old as 5 years and I do not recall what all videos are out there and I have well over 1400 of them. It is as simple as adding a Tablespoon to whatever bread you are making though

[@terribremer6115]

Can't wait to try making this vinegar 😊

[@shannonhall8518]

I'm about to try this! We have a bunch of raisins cause my kids don't really like to eat them so this is Perfect! I'm also making apple cider vinegar since June 13th it's almost ready! I learn so much from you!

[@edwardhunter5392]

Wow, I’m going to try this

[@brandyyoung629]

I can't wait to try this!

[@TeeFlory]

Just got my raisins from amazon and am going to make this today. Thank you for all that you do and share! The break bleeder works so much faster than my machine, I need to get one. Have an awesome day! Love and prayers❤

[@elizabethhall1716]

Cool! I'm gonna have to grab some raisins next time I get the chance.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Heidi, it’s been a year...I forgot about it in the cabinet. Just decanted the raisin vinegar a few minutes ago. I got a half gallon, with the mother. It tastes good and is very acidic. I’m going to put another half gallon to ferment. Thank you again, Heidi.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Very nice!

[@marywarren4677]

What is the mother in fruit vinegar?

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Mary Warren it's acetic acid bacteria, which turn alcohol into vinegar. There's other stuff in it, too, but don't remember off hand.

[@lajuanabassett1298]

So simple! I'm excited to try it out. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing!! ❤️🙏🏻

[@lvtaylortaylor9904]

😀 You have amazing ideas Even low sodium soy sauce is salty Thanks for sharing

[@irishdancingqueen11]

Hi Heidi!! I love all your videos!! I've learned so much from you. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do. I attempted to make raisin vinegar, and it's been sitting for 1 month now. I just took the coffee filter off, and I have mold on top. Is that because I didn't stir it enough?? Thank you again!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, it is because you did not stir but it is harmless. Just lift it off and strain it out

[@irishdancingqueen11]

@Rain Country ok, thank you!!

[@JackyHeijmans]

Hi Heidi, I have not seen all of your videos (yet), so if you already knew this, sorry to waste your time. There is this tale that a legionairy gave Yeshua some vinegar to drink, when he was thirsty. Many see this as a mean thing to do. Though I found (I think over Metatron's channel) that the people in those days in Rome used to drink vinegar. They added water to a little vinegar, you can just make it to your own taste. I tried it with apple vinegar, it tastes great! This year I am going to try it with raisin vinegar as well. It is really a nice and healthy drink, for sure when it is hot outside. Much love!

[@DarleneDeSilva]

Could you give a measurement for the raisins....? New at this and I want to make sure I add enough raisins but not too many....thank you for your amazing information, really appreciate you.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sorry, I have not made the raisin in a long time and do not recall, I just went by site, not measurements, which is what I always do.

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Since I've not used raisin vinegar in cooking do you have a video or where would a person find different ways in which to use the homemade vinegar or other than a dressing

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Here is one I did a couple of years ago on the many uses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emGslWppjs6JZ9U

[@Xxx1x0]

Going to try this. Thank you!

[@dinacrislip7138]

Never heard of raisin vinegar, but sure will try making it 😁

[@chabbytreemechanic1731]

Thank you

[@wendyc.5769]

Heidi, I used my food saver and brake bleeder to seal cocoa powder. When I pulled the food saver to off cocoa powder went in every direction. It sealed but I would recommend at LEAST ONE INCH OR MORE HEAD SPACE!!! I was laughing and thought “ Heidi got me into this mess”!!! So funny 🤣

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Haha! Yep, I had to learn that one too when it comes to the powders!

[@brendabriscoe1706]

Good morning 🌞 I’m a new subscriber and I love ❤️ your videos. I first learned about you from youtuber Mary’s Nest. I started making kimchi, Kombucha, fermented veggies and now vinegars. So I’ve been watching your videos on the different vinegars that you make. I’m so amazed how many vinegars there are. My soul purpose is to live healthier and feed my family healthy foods that will enhance their lives. Now I have new ideas for Christmas 🎄 gifts 🎁 besides my homemade soaps and scarves. 🧣 What better gift to give then something healthy. 😋😁 God bless you and thank you sooo much for sharing your gift with the rest of us on our journey into healthy and delicious meals. 🙋‍♀️🙏👏🏻💃🏼🤗👩‍🍳🥭🥒🍈🍓🍏🍎🐶❤️🐶

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Welcome Brenda and thank you so much!

[@americaneden3090]

Have u ever made brown rice vinegar? It was one of my favorites, goes great on the surface of meat as a tenderizer and flavor enhancing.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

never tried it myself, might be an interesting project some day

[@theresabettison5458]

Can you tell us how to make it?

[@twinfin8571]

So. If it’s on top of the fridge I assume you don’t stir it everyday? Probably cuz the raisins don’t settle on top. I’m doing watermelon today, I have peach going, and now I’m going to do the raisin after I buy them. I made cucumber lemon and it is lovely in the wash. I haven’t used it in cooking yet. Thanks. Using scraps for vinegar is wonderful.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This is an old video from several years ago, these days I stir daily. Here is a more updated vinegar making video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpbTqoZ3iLmDqNk

[@lindaprimm667]

Came here hoping you mentioned your favorite raisins. Been watching you for a year and just now wanting to try the raisin vinegar.

[@lisabooker6405]

I love my brake bleeder and jugs all of which I copied from you. Hehe I have gotten a couple of the jugs at Whole Foods in the fall especially when they sell their organic apple juice. Yeah ya got a label but you can scrub it off easy. Plus my grands LOVE that apple juice. Annnd I even had one stolen (from a family dinner errrrr 😠) because the stealer person is a jerk. I said God Bless and I hope she drops it on her toe! LOL Love and hugs!! ~Lisa aka RainCountry stalker 👀 hahaha ok I'm done I swear (maybe) 😂😂❤️

[@brendalucas15]

It is interesting because Balsamic vinegar is made from grape must, and raisins are dried grapes, therefore, the vinegar should be good in cooking. Thanks for the video.

[@donnagrifford7142]

Awesome 👏👏👏. Can’t wait 2 try! 🥰

[@kellycarver2500]

A great place to get wine bottles free is at wineries who serve the public, or at restaurants that sell wine with the meals. They usually will give them to you free, and you just have to soak off the labels and clean them. Another great place to get plastic buckets that come in handy for everything, is at pie shops! Loads of buckets complete with nice lids! You just need to soak them and scrub them up, but certainly worth the effort! Just check the dumpsters if you don't want to bother them. I found truckloads. Lol.

[@mercyekoko1486]

Thanks again brilliant idea can I use this to make antibiotics for the kids?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you mean for making medicinal extracts, yes you can

[@mercyekoko1486]

@@RainCountryHomestead thanks 🙏🏾 very much mam.God is good all the time

[@theresebrandser]

So do you generally wait until it stops bubbling to strain the fruit out? Thanks for the great video! ❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, when it stops bubbling it still needs about another two weeks. I wait until it is done and then I strain.

[@annakinder8750]

Thanks, I am starting more today, raisin and tart cherry.

[@MyFruitThing]

Got to try it!

[@kleineroteHex]

Of course here comes a new question 😆 Have you made balsamic vinegar with adding pine needles to vinegar - I think it needs to sit a loooooong time, but I would imagine raisin vinegar would be good for that! Will have to try...... have you checked the acidity in your different vinegars, just out of curiosity; I can test my own once I get it..... 😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Never tried making balsamic vinegar and I have never bothered checking the acidity but I know it is not as high as distilled vinegar so should not be used for making pickles.

[@kleineroteHex]

Rain Country , time for me to venture out into the vast world of vinegars 😊

[@sleeper2173]

Hi thanks for your videos, very helpful.. How much vinegar do you add to your bread mixture,,, Say I have a recipe of 500g Flour,,310 water salt and yeast for instance,,how much vinegar would i add and would i use vinegar to replace the amount of water used,,, Thank-you

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not use precise measurements in my bread making, I just make it. I typically add about 1 Tablespoon (so around 15 ml) to my standard bread recipes

[@sleeper2173]

@@RainCountryHomestead very good i will try that tomorrow,, Many thanks

[@katedansyng1553]

Thanks Heidi, Raisin is my next vinegar.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Hey Kate, make sure you try doing the stir method if you haven't already, I am getting much better results with this.

[@sharonbyers3982]

I think I might save the fermented raisins to use in a muffin or cake recipe...sounds interesting anyway. All the time, God is good!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Only problem I found with the raisins is there is not much flavor left in them, they just taste like vinegar. I toss them to the chickens though and they love them :)

[@sharonbyers3982]

Oh Dear! Maybe I should scrap my muffin idea..haha

[@RainCountryHomestead]

haha :D

[@enterrupt]

Hello! Thank you for the wonderful and inspiring content. I tried making a batch of raisin vinegar according to your method. Unfortunately my jars developed lots of fuzzy mold by day five despite stirring daily. I abandoned the batch. Have you ever heard folks report this problem? I will try fermenting to alcohol with the airlock and then exposing to air for my next attempt.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This is a very old video. I have long since changed how I do and and no, I do not use an airlock, I simply stir daily for the first couple of weeks or until the produce used stops floating above the surface. Please see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpbTqoZ3iLmDqNk

[@menkaaggarwal6762]

Hello Heidi, can we use raisin vinegar for hair rinsing after shampooing ( just line calendula vinegar)? Is it beneficial for hair?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Any of your vinegars can be used for washing hair, I prefer to save the raisin for cooking and the herbal ones for hair washing but if I run out of my herbal ones before my herbs start growing again to make more, I will then use whatever fruit ones I have available

[@Niko-po9oi]

Wow super easy! Just made my first half gallon. Once fermented can I use this while soaking beans and grains to help neutralize phytic acid?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, but since this is an old video and I have since updated how I make vinegar, I recommend you stir it daily for at least the first two weeks

[@Niko-po9oi]

Oh ok. Thanks. I’ll have to try to find your updated video

[@joybickerstaff194]

Hi ya Heidi! This will be my 1st vinegar to make. Would u mind explaining why ur vinegars get a special place n ur pantry??? I have never stirred fried anything but thought oil had to be used, so if I try do a stir fry, I don’t need to use oil, just use vinegar? I’d like to check out ur steam it account, how do I get there? Thank u

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am not working steemit anymore, I simply could not keep up on it. Since this is an older video and I was not stirring the vinegar back then, I recommend doing that daily for the first two weeks. No, you cannot use the vinegar in replace of oil but in addition to, I use a couple of Tablespoons (that is just a guess as I never measure). This is to add more flavor. I have a video on the many uses of vinegar that might be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emGslWppjs6JZ9U

[@acidbran]

Made Fig V ! yummy.

[@kathyjotourtois]

got to try making my own vinegar . ty heidi n hugs from michigan

[@NS-pf2zc]

Heidi, I finally found some organic raisins at a decent price. And then when I went to make this, I realized they had sunflower oil listed as an ingredient (I guess to keep them from drying out too badly?). Do you think this will still work?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am not sure, maybe start with just a small jar and see? If in three days, it starts bubbling, then it will work

[@NS-pf2zc]

@@RainCountryHomestead - Ok I will do that! I'll let you know how it turns out. 😊

[@mayravelez517]

The vinegar is up growing the mason jar... is that normal? It is bubbling really nice, good Smell. It has one week

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Try stirring it down. I recommend you watch my newest vinegar video as I do things a bit differently now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaPUomlvnaeCh5o

[@missyb.623]

My question is about the brake bleeder. How hard is it to squeeze? Hand and wrist issues sometimes plague me. If it is difficult to squeeze I won't able use it

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Though I have fairly strong arms, I have weak hands and do not have a problem with it but I cannot say for certain whether or not you would

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Carolyn

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

I tried this, and I have mother at the bottom! Thank you, Heidi.

[@kathleenzimmerman8227]

Hiya Heidi :-D I ordered the brake bleeder through your link, and have had it for about 2 months or so. Works MARVELOUSLY!!!!!!! I have a question for you, tho ... on the underside of the brass cylinder, just underneath the gauge, there is a small pin that neither screws in or out. It just kinda presses in. I have read the instructions, but, there's nothing in there that tells me what it's for. I watched your video several times, and I don't see that little thingy on yours. Did you take it off? Love & prayers

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not recall seeing such a thing, I suppose I will have to look at it next time I pull it out

[@kathleenzimmerman8227]

Maybe Mr. Rain would know? Or anyone commenting who owns one?

[@his-sweetie]

😊

[@letifromtexas6543]

This is the first time making vinegar. Maybe I missed it but do I leave the raisins in there for the whole 30 days or take them out in 2 weeks?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is a matter of choice really but I always leave it until it is completely done. However, since this is a very old video I need to add: make sure you stir daily to prevent mold. When it gets very active, the raisins can still float tot he top above the liquid and if left too long like that, they can mold

[@letifromtexas6543]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you for your quick response and for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. May God bless you and your family.

[@t.k.mcdonald4216]

I followed your video and made some outstanding raisin vinegar. So delicious on salads. I have been storing it in a Grolsh beer bottle at room temperature. I haven't needed it lately and just opened it to add to a chicken mandala dish. It was fizzy and spewed all over the kitchen!!! It is obviously fermenting. I tasted it and by golly I think it tasted even better. So what the heck do you think happened?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It just means it was not fully done working through the sugars when you bottled it up

[@catherinemurphy6721]

I tried making the raisin vinegar, I started it a few weeks ago. I checked on it and noticed a lot of mold on top. I scooped it off, is it still good or should I just throw it out? I used organic raisins and water from our distiller.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Though I rarely had issues with mold on my raisin vinegars, I would often get them on my other ones, I just leave it at that point and let it finish, then remove the top layer before straining. However I have since start a new way that involves stirring daily for at least the first two weeks. I get a better vinegar with no mold. Here is my most recent video on vinegar making where I also discuss testing the acidity: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaPUomlvnaeCh5o

[@RometoDade]

Mine molded also

[@sueleigh1018]

Heidi, what are the safest, most non-toxic, non-outgassing barrels you recommend for saving rain water, and what filter system do you use? I forget like I'm an Olympic Gold Medalist in the Senility Event, in case you've covered all this before. Thank you!♡

[@RainCountryHomestead]

On the first question, I am not sure, I know the ones we have are food grade barrels we bought second hand. They had peach schnapps in them at one time! haha! Patrick made our own filtering set up but we use the Berkey filters in it

[@sueleigh1018]

Rain Country Thanks again!

[@BB-ni9zj]

What is the floating material on top? -Blessings

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Mostly it is just the natural waxy layer from the raisins that has floated to the top, some of it is the mother as is seen on the bottom as well.

[@charlesklein7232]

your sealing device has me baffled! how does it work? how does it get the out with the the seal on? normally these seals have a hole in them? also instead of using water what about kombucha? i have made kombucha and let it sit for over a year and it is drinkable but very bitter and almost like a vinegar.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Kombucha when allowed to work through all the sugars is then vinegar. Here is a video on the brake bleeder pump and how I use it, assuming I must of shown that in the old video you commented on above: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHzQg3ikp8-Fi6c

[@samnanshabir8842]

Mam would you be kind enough to tell it’s benefits and how yo use it

[@RainCountryHomestead]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYG9on6Jq9NrZrc

[@richlaue]

Technically you do not pump the bleeder up to 15. You pull the air out until it is down to a 15 vacuum.

[@nancynoname5979]

Just made the Raisin Vinegar. Turned out great. Do you add sugar to make Blueberry or Raspberry vinegar? Thanks Heidi

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I usually add a little to those, about 1/4 cup per half gallon.

[@TeresaV]

Heidi, I don't have a rain catchment system yet. Can I use distilled water?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes

[@beajae4859]

Do you always use organics in your fermentation? If not when or which ones? Thanks.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I try to use all organic whenever I can, however, if I must settle for conventional, then I go for the things on the Clean 15 list and do not use the skins. Examples: oranges, lemons, bananas, and so on

[@terryhall2299]

Hi Heidi. So you don’t have to stir this raisin vinegar like you do other fruit vinegars?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Actually, yes, you still should IF your fruit floats to the top rather than staying below the surface

[@distantlight1995]

What type of water can we use rain water well not possible now at this time thank you!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Well water or store bought distilled water should be fine

[@countrygalinthecity]

Making some today 😀

[@christyasay764]

Do you add your raisin or any other flavor vinegar into your bread dough when your adding the water for the yeast?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I talk about it here and had meant to show it but totally spaced it while I was shooting the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4m8hmyMhZV_bsU

[@janetlis2613]

I have lots of plums dried any vinegar for plums.

[@carolynlouise6566]

Would the raisin vinegar work like Apple cider vinegar as far helping on reflux

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It should

[@knogues]

I've just started making my own bread and will use my vinegar in it (once I get some organic raisins). So, what do you do with the raisins after you finish making the vinegar? Anything?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I had never really thought to do much with them but someone mentioned using them in bread. I have considered throwing these ones to the chickens when I am done

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Rain Country I was thinking chickens too lol

[@dafoesgarden9665]

Would this method be the same for dehydrated Tart Cherries, or would i need to use sugar?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I actually now recommend using at least a little sugar with the raisin but certainly for the tart cherries and I also recommend stirring daily.

[@earthmedicine27]

Can you please make a video using the raisin vinegar in a stir fry....thank you so much!! xx

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I will likely do more in the future and think I may have another somewhere else but here is one I did this past fall but this was another of my homemade vinegars. : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqm1h2acr9GmoLc

[@earthmedicine27]

Wow! Thank you so much, I loved it!!! xx Have to say you are so versatile and talented and just the best at everything you do!! :)

[@lindastewart2306]

I know I can use water kefir or kombucha as a base for soda (for the bubbles and the health) but can raisin vinegar or one of the starters you make be used to make the bubbles?

[@richardobannon6301]

I followed the way you made it and all mine did was mold and never started to turn to vinegar. Help!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Mold will happen, it is par for the course and can be skimmed off. You can check out my peach making vinegar for more answers on that. You likely did nothing wrong. How long have you let it set and have you tasted it to see if it is vinegar?

[@richardobannon6301]

30 days but it didn't ferment at all??? I cleaned out the mold and added sugar and I will let it go longer. We'll see.

[@7riverssing786]

Thanks Heidi, I was so excited to try this, but mine ended up with a disc of tri colored mold on top, green white and pink mold. I make Kombucha and have not had similar issues, I understand cleaning the equipment and I use a berkey to filter water both black and white filters. . . not sure what caused the mold. Any ideas? I want to try it again, but not until I know what the issue may have been!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Molds will happen, it is nothing to be alarmed about. Though for some reason I very rarely ever get mold on my raisin vinegar, I almost always get it on my apple and peach vinegars. I suggest you go find my peach vinegar video where I show a couple different types of molds and what I do to deal with it :)

[@7riverssing786]

Thanks again for all you do! Appreciate your excellent work!

[@paulhil9076]

Hi, can you use this vinegar as a mother for other vinegars?

[@fadeddenims501]

What do you do with the raisins when they have made the vinegar?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I feed them to the chickens, they love them and are very good for them. You can eat them if you want but they just taste like vinegar

[@muhammadarshad012]

how I can make black seed vinegar come u please tells about it,thanks

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It would be a matter of putting in the amount of black seed you want depending on the strength and adding up to 1/2 cup of sugar to 1/2 gallon of water