Homemade Vinegar FAQs - How to Make Vinegar - HOMEMADE VINEGAR SERIES

In this VIDEO, Mary from MarysNest.com answers Homemade Vinegar FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about How to Make Vinegar as part of her HOMEMADE VINEGAR SERIES.
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▶In this video, Mary from MarysNest.com answers Homemade Vinegar FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about How to Make Vinegar as part of her HOMEMADE VINEGAR SERIES.
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[@sherryk30]

Mary, i make vinegars, too, but when i 1st started, i just poured white vinegar over citrus peels vs. actually fermenting and creating my own from scratch. I still keep those original infusions going and take out the older peels, add new but i started adding water (by accident!) Instead of white vinegar. Low and behold mothers have grown in all of the jars even the ones with just lemons and I never added sugar to them. Its pretty cool! Although the citrus infused vinegar smells nice, i like my fermented vinegars the best. I even made vinegar from my lavender plant cuttings!

[@shannongale3836]

Mary I absolutely love you! I get so much information from your channel. My mom passed when I was 21 and she didn’t have these kind of skills…or at least didn’t teach me 😅 so I’m really thankful to have you showing us all how to do things so I can pass this knowledge and lifestyle along to my kids

[@danroux4010]

Highly informative info in a brief period of time. Thank you!

[@janicejurgensen2122]

Once again u knocked it out the park! Love your videos!! Ty

[@lovinglife3954]

Thanks! I am on my first quart of fruit scrap vinegar! I did get inspired from other channels that I love, but I a super appreciate your methodical and detailed teaching on this. It answered a lot of my questions. I already have pH strips purchased for making kombucha.

[@tinevimbotatuswa5797]

thank you

[@aroundthehousewithcheryl]

Hi Mary! Great information on vinegar. I love your presentation and thumbnails.

[@MarysNest]

around the house with cheryl - Hi Cheryl, Thanks so much!! I’m so happy you like this video!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@joylouise5417]

Great answers here. Wonderful video.

[@MarysNest]

Joy Louise - So happy it answered some outstanding questions. As we all go down this journey together, let me know if you have any specific questions and I’ll always try to answer them! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@elkeartsandcrafts]

Love this and will give it a try. What do you do (if anything) with the remainder of the fruit. A useful tip for using tap water - boil it first . It helps take out the chlorine

[@ImSuitsMe]

Only problem is, I read that boiling solidifies Florida. ☹️. However I believe it will evaluate if you just leave it sit out for a day or so.

[@KDJ4Jesus]

I love your teaching on ACV and have had the opportunity to make several batches since the first time I watched your video. Thank you! I do have a couple of questions in regards to those batches. One turned out very well and the other, well, let’s just say it’s an excellent weed killer!😊 Because I eat apples every day, I save the scraps and somewhat bad apples and put them in a bag in the freezer. After I have enough for a jar of ACV, I start a batch. I’m not sure, but I think the fresh apple scraps made the better vinegar. Have you ever had that experience? My second question is in regards to the Mother. I now have several (You can’t have too many mothers!) and I keep them in a separate container since they were plugging up the original container’s spigot. As I use balsamic vinegar often I would like to know how to, if possible, make that from some of the extra mothers. A video on how to make this, and any of the other vinegar types, would be excellent as well. BTW, I so love the video on how you addressed your son’s learning styles! As a teacher and an ex-homeschooler(sons are all grown and flown) I’m glad you showed others the importance of growing character first knowing the Jesus can use us in whatever way we were created!!! ❤

[@wolrdp]

My son in law LOVES the vinegar I made with your instructions! Its helping him recover from the after effects of colon cancer. He wants to know if I can make him a pineapple and coconut one. Can you use coconut? Will the fats effect it? Thank you so much for your channel! So in love with it!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Tricia, I am so happy to hear that this his helpful. Hmmm...Coconut....I am not sure about that because you are right - the fat in coconut might create a problem. However, that said, I know that there is a coconut vinegar so I wonder how they make it. I will have to do some research on this. Love, Mary

[@BackyardGardening]

Have to try it. I'm interested with your recipes. Happy spring 🌷

[@MarysNest]

Backyard Gardening - Fantastic!! Let me know if you have any questions… I’m so happy to help! So glad you’re here! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@janellejohn1783]

Good day, love how you explain everything. Is it possible to use rosemary to make vinegar using this method that you use? Thanks for your help

[@tennesseegirl1215]

I have never made homemade cleaners but the orange peel with the vinegar has inspired me. I need to purchase some oranges to try it, I have dehydrated the orange peel and blended it to add to my teas, learned that from Heidi. I enjoy these type videos sweet friend and you teach so well, blessings

[@MarysNest]

TennesseeGirl - Thank you SO much!! I love to teach!! Oh, I am so with you...the orange peels in tea are wonderful...and if you want to try something really delicious...add a big handful to your bone broth when it is simmering...yum!! You will be blown away by how good the cleaner smells...SO citrusy,,,like one of those fancy cleaners. Love it!! Give it a try and let me know what you think. Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@tennesseegirl1215]

@@MarysNest I will, going to get oranges tomorrow a d then maybe next week can get them started so leave it for 30 days, if I use vinegar no need to stir, is that correct?

[@MarysNest]

Yes, that is correct. I just put the lid on loosely and left it to do it's job!! Let me know how it turns out! Love, Mary

[@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid]

This looks so simple! Can’t wait to try.

[@MarysNest]

Creating A Simpler Life - you’ll get such a kick out of how easy it is! Let me know if you have any questions… I’m so happy to help! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@CreatingASimplerLifeOffGrid]

Mary's Nest really appreciate that Mary!

[@MarysNest]

Creating A Simpler Life - We’re all Enjoying this journey together…and Learning together!! So glad you’re here!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@mariemosier9805]

Mary, I have made your recipe for Apple Vinegar, Strawberry Tops and a Blood Orange Vinegar and all are lovely. Thank You. My question is, Can I make a Pineapple Vinegar from a can of chunked pineapple from the store?? Thank you in advance.

[@shereinnasef4464]

Thanks you are great

[@MarysNest]

Sherein Nasef - Thanks SO much!! Glad you’re here!!🤗🤗🤗

[@matthewleewillis]

YAY I live in the Texas HIll Country! Grew up in Kerrville!

[@ochoonda]

Thanks for sharing, Mary. Just to clarify, what is the ideal room temperature and water to sugar ratio you used and yeast wasn’t used? Thanks again.

[@deeleb5064]

I am fairly new to making vinegar. I wanted to make apple cider vinegar to add to my chicken's water (1T per gallon) for the health benefits. I don't grow apples but I do pears. I thought that what ever you can do with apples you can do with pears so I used them and it came out great. I presume it would be beneficial as well. I also make the cleaner, but just add orange peels to white distilled vinegar.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Dee, Thanks so much for your comment! Loved hearing that you had success with pear vinegar. I bet it was luscious!! Your chickens must love it!! Hope you can enjoy some too!! Oh my goodness - isn't that citrus scented vinegar made with orange peels amazing!! The amazing scent was quite something!! Thanks so much for commenting!! I'm glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@offshoot1008]

@@MarysNest will it taste like oranges?

[@chrisblack5795]

@@offshoot1008 yes!! It will taste like orange vinegar

[@jaralee5427]

love your channel! what size jars are you using for the process of making the vinegar, where do you purchase, and where do you purchase your decanted bottles?

[@reginawhite1235]

You can buy half gallon mason jars with wide mouths from Walmart. They come in a 6 pack with lids and bands. Although mason jars are hard to come by this past year. But she mentioned in another video that she reuses containers from store bought food like pickle jars. I use plastic gallon pitchers. Like what you'd use for ice tea or koolaid. One with a nice strudy handle.

[@AndreaM77]

Hi Mary! Question. I made your ACV, and it's doing beautifully. Is this comparable to Bragg's ACV for using to stave off colds and such? colds

[@DarkMoon267]

How would you make the vinegar used for canning? I’m assuming this isn’t acidic enough to do so. So what would you change to make it appropriate for canning use?

[@janedelorenzo8287]

Today makes one month for my acv experiment. It’s still bubbling slightly and I do stir daily but my test strip only shows ph5. It smells nice, so should I wait for a bit, add more sugar, or start over? I really want this to work! Thanks!

[@brookejohnson9305]

I’m so doing this!

[@MarysNest]

Brooke Johnson - Hi Booke...it’s so much fun!! Just remember to stir it every day. I know it’s might seem like a bit of a chore for 30 days but it will make all the difference in the world. It’ll really avoid developing any mold on top...and if you stir it every, day after a few days it starts to become a less hospitable environment for mold and that’s how you have success.I stir them every morning as I’m enjoying my morning coffee! Some people have breakfast with champions...I have breakfast with vinegar! LOL!!!😂😂😂 So glad you’re here… Love your enthusiasm! Let me know if you have any questions. You can leave comments here or you can always shoot me an email. My email is in the description under the video. We can be vinegar penpals! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️

[@lorettaburt908]

Hi Mary ... When u decant your vinegar with the mother , do it make a scuby or u have to put it in a buggers wide jar .. why don't it make a scuby in your small beck bottles ?? Thanks 🇨🇦🍯🏺🏺🍋🍋🍇🍍🍎🍎🍎🍏🍏

[@greenrage2484]

Thanks non Scientist teacher Mary :) Great lesson.. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarysNest]

LOL!! You are always so sweet to me!! It always makes my day when I read your comments!! Glad you liked the lesson!! Love, Mary

[@greenrage2484]

@@MarysNest ~ Awww.. Thank you Mary.. I love coming here and see what you are cooking up for us for that day :) It is always a pleasure.. :)

[@MarysNest]

And I am always so happy to "see" you here too! :-)

[@Larry-qf7lw]

I need some help sweet Mary. I am in the midst of making ACV. It is doing good. There are nice white bubbles on the top if I am putting it correctly. I keep moving them every day with a chopstick, the ones on the top are a nice deep brown colour, the ones that I have moved down the white ones don't seem to be changing colour, is there something I am doing wrong or can you guide me what I should do, it is 10 days today. Will appreciate some guidance, thank you

[@sunnyday3506]

I made vinegar following your citrus scented vinegar process and decanted it tonight. With the orange pieces left in the jar can I start a new batch of vinegar by adding more sugar and water? Or does it need to be discarded?

[@MarysNest]

That's a great question! I would experiment and try a new batch. Keep me posted. Love, Mary

[@patriciagriffiths398]

Will certainly try to make vinager Mary. I didn't know it could be made. But so good with all the peels. I really don't like throwing them out as all that precious oil that comes out. Mary was wondering if I were to make jam or chutney or similar I have some large jars with a rubber seal and a strong clasp. Or can I use any glass jar? Thanking you so much Mary xxx

[@MarysNest]

Hi Patricia, As to the jam or chutney - are you referring to water bath canning it? If you are water bath canning it, you'll want to use jars that are specifically made for canning. You don't want anything that has too tight a clamp because it could explode in the water bath canner. When you water bath can, you put your lid on and only use the ring - finger tight - to hold the lid in place. But you DO NOT want an air tight seal because you want to allow air to escape and then make a tight seal with the lid when it is in the canner. Once you remove it from the canner, you remove the ring because the lid has now made an airtight seal. Does that make sense? I show all these steps in my Three Citrus Marmalade video. Be sure to check it out - especially the second half where i walk you through step=by-step how to water bath can. Does this answer your question? Please let me know because I am SO happy to help you. Love, Mary

[@patriciagriffiths398]

Oh thanks Mary for coming back to me. No have never canned anything. I don't think many people in the UK do it. But I might start. What I mean is these jars are maybe mason jars but not sure. The lid has a rubber band on it and closing it there is a clasp that closes it as opposed to screwing on a lid. There must be a name for them so will try and find out. Gosh Mary you are so knowledgeable and I'm sure you would have been good working as a chef. Years ago I just cooked basic food but so interesting now. If I try something new and it doesn't work out I get upset. Now I'm learning about The holy Trinity (I think that's what it's called) or the 5 mother sauces. There is so much information to learn. What I don't do is buying loads of equipment out there, rice makers, ice cream makers, bread makers and the list goes on. And it just gets put in the back of our cupboards. Ok Mary will let you relax as I usually write a book and then a novel!!! Message me when convenient Mary. And to say I'm so pleased I found your channel. Love Patricia xxx

[@MarysNest]

@@patriciagriffiths398 - Oh Patricia!! I just love reading your comments!! They are never too long!! Oh yes - those jars are usually called Fido jars - they are made in Italy but there are many other manufactures as well. Yes - those make excellent storage jars. I have many!! You can see them in some of my video - like the one where I make Elderberry Syrup. I love what you are saying about cooking - it's so exciting learning all these different things. Yes - the "holy trinity" - very popular here in the US in the Louisiana area. And then there is the mirepoix - your onions, carrots, and celery mix. I just dehydrated some and made a video about it. Will post it soon. Oh my - and the 5 sauces - yes - once you learn those you can pretty much make any sauce!! Yes, and no need to collect a tone of gadgets, etc. How true - they wind up in the back of the pantry collecting dust!! The bottom line is you need a good knife for chopping, a cutting boards, a nice Dutch oven, a wooden spoon, and a mixing bowl and you can do A LOT!! :-) You are doing so wonderfully!! I love having you as my friend "from across the pond!" I have visited the UK before and look forward to returning. How fantastic if we met in person one day!! Love, Mary

[@patriciagriffiths398]

@@MarysNest Oh Mary thanking you so much for the information. You are certainly teaching me culinary skills. Yes it would be lovely to meet up. You are such a kind person Mary. I so much appreciate the help that you are giving me. Love Patricia xxx

[@Heart3577]

Can I reuse the fruit to make another batch of vinegar?

[@debbiemeadors3775]

Can you use a fermentation jar?

[@taylormclain4017]

I've got a question...what if after a month, the ph level is between 4-5. Can I wait a few weeks more until it hits 3-3.5?

[@joycewedel9084]

Im curious as to how you and Heidi (both my favorites) who ferment alot and make lots of vinegars NEVER have fruit flies flying around or house flies. Everytime I just make one small jar of vinegar I get tons of fruit flies and even when I clean with anykind of vinegar like any citrus and even plain. What is your secret???? Ty.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Joyce, that’s a great question. I’m not sure what the answer is. I live in a hot dry climate and I don’t know if that has an effect on it. But that said, Heidi lives in a cool damp climate. So go figure! But please know I do get some fruit flies...But not a lot so it’s not bothersome. I have not tried this but something that might be interesting would be to hang up one of those sticky strips that attract flies. That may help corral them. What do you think? Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@heatherfairchild6280]

You can make a vinegar trap. Poke holes in a lid so they can get in. Sticky traps help too. Boiling water down the sink drain and close when not in use.

[@bonnie5601]

Hi Mary. My pear vinegar almost smells like wine. Did I add too much sugar? Thanks

[@patriciagriffiths398]

Sorry texting twice but if you are not making vinegar with the citrus fruits do you try to extract the wonderful oil that comes out when we squeeze the fruit. I tried with my garlic press but hardly any came out. Many thanks Mary xxx

[@MarysNest]

Hi Patricia, Never Apologize!! I love your comments and please leave me as many comments with thoughts/questions that you want. Your comments are a joy to read!! :-) OK - on to your question. No, I have never tried to extract the oil from the citrus peels. That actually involves a distilling process which might be interesting to try sometime. You would have to simmer the zest in water for a long time (many, many hours as I understand it). Then, once the zest looks very soft, you would strain it out of the liquid it was simmered in and let the liquid cool. The oil from the zest should rise to the top and then you would skim it off and have your "essential oil" in a sense. But this is a very "rustic" way to do it. Distillers are more sophisticated in their techniques and equipment. Hope this helps! Love, Mary

[@cristinamacias4079]

Hi Mary!! This is Cristina form Mexico City. I am learing so much from you! I want to try the homemade citrus vinegar with the scraps of squeezed green lemons for cleaning (I hope you understand, my english is not very good ). Could you tell me what I have to do after I obtain the vinegar to make a "cleaner" and its uses? Thank you very much!!

[@MarysNest]

Cristina Macías - Hi Cristina, thank you so much for visiting. I am so happy that you are enjoying my videos. And your English is excellent! After about 30 days once the solution turns into the vinegar, strain it and decant it into a new bottle. That is your vinegar and you can use it just as it is for cleaning. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have anymore questions. I’m so happy to help. Love, Mary❤️😘❤️ ps... here is the video where I show how to strain and decant the vinegar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3eyZYejZ7uEbKc

[@planetaryqueen9469]

Your English is fine :)

[@judikesselring-bursby8434]

Thank you Mary! I was wondering about the not weighing it down. Question: my pineapple vinegar stopped bubbling after about 5-6 days. Is that normal? Or should I add more sugar? My jars are pretty full of scraps. Also, I had a white film on my strawberry vinegar and panicked and tossed it. But now I’m wondering if it was just a “mother” forming? Thank you!

[@marysfriends]

It was probably yeast.

[@ilDreadmakermichele]

It's possible to make rice vinegar in the same way?

[@shellym5451]

Hi Mary. Thank you for all you do. I am learning so much! Question: my son watches A Chefs Table on Netflix. A chef on the show when his southern grandmother passed away he rememberef her 40 yr old vinegar in the cupboard. He has continued to feed it n keep the mother. Here's my question...why is it black? Is it ACV or some other kind of vinegar? God bless ❤️ Evidently you do not keep up with your comments. Do you? ☹️ I found out myself it's red wine vinegar.... But thanks for all the info you provide.

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

She has half a million subscribers, making it impossible to keep up with the already free content. Most youtubers who keep up with comments at all (she does), only do so for the first day the video comes out. That's standard for the most gracious content creators.

[@McKenzieIdeality]

Okay so I just tried out 3 different vinegars! Strawberry, orange, and blueberry! The blueberry did amazing and turned to alcohol quite quickly and will soon be vinegar I'm sure of it. The oranges did okay for a while and had some bubbles at first and so I fed it a little more sugar, but today it had mold on top and smelled awful! It didnt smell like vinegar or alcohol. The strawberry never really got bubbles at all and started getting this milky scum on top. It too smelled awful and not like alcohol or vinegar. Did I do something wrong? All were done the exact same way and stirred everyday, but the blueberry is the only one that made it!

[@MarysNest]

Hmmm...great questions. You definitely did not do anything wrong. Ferments of any kind - including vinegar - can sometimes be VERY persnickety! It can be SO disappointing!! And if you make them all at the same time, sometimes one can contaminate the other. Sometimes making vinegar with dried fruit can work better than fresh fruit. Experiment with raisins or apricots, etc. - one at a time - and see if you get better results. Keep me posted. Love, Mary

[@MyNameIsChristBringsASword]

Probably not stirring it enough and the mold takes over. I am new to this but I know that if you want "good bacteria" to grow you need to stir it up in such a way to capture oxygen in the liquid.

[@lynnsaunders9582]

I found that if the fruit was not cleaned before peeling, the peel vinegar goes bad quickly.

[@marysfriends]

The milky scum is most likely Kahm yeast.

[@judeenxuto6334]

I am not able to get the ph lower than 4.5-4. Any suggestion? Thank you.

[@jodiplock4784]

👍🏼❤️

[@planetaryqueen9469]

Question was remind that it can't be canned but what about Crystal bottling Seal storage

[@janmarbol2023]

My vinegar came out beautiful. I put some new apples and put the remainder from the bottom of the bottle on the apples to give them a jump start, added water and sugar to make more. Some people say to throw out the "sludge", it's just a little cloudy, but is this what is going to form the "mother"? I have not gotten a mother in mine yet. Is that normal? It tastes and smells great, and no weird mold in it, just a little light colored sludge that when agitated, it makes it a little cloudier. How long before a mother forms, or may it not form at all? Thank you!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Janet, Great question. You can discard the sludge or put it in your compost pile. Do not worry if you don’t immediately see the mother developing. Sometimes it will just be a cloudy substance. Other times it may be somewhat thick like what you see with kombucha. It really depends on your environment. But either way your vinegar does contain a mother and it is very rich and good probiotics. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@janmarbol2023]

@@MarysNest thank you, Mary!

[@loriguzzo9378]

Mary, have you done red wine vinegar? I'm curious about when will I know when it would be ready and straining it.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Lori, I have not tried that but I’m going to have to experiment. I also want to try making sherry vinegar. That is so expensive in the store but if I could make it homemade that would be great. I’ll keep you posted. Love, Mary

[@loriguzzo9378]

Mary's Nest love your channel! I'm showing my younger kids science experiments with fermentation. They love it .

[@irenestamatogianis526]

Mar, I meed your help. First attempt and I think something went wrong. After a month, stirred daily now has the mush from flesh of apples. I tasted it. Very nice and not strong flavor. Should I strain it again?

[@MarysNest]

Yes, I would strain it again and then bottle it up to decant it and keep it in your pantry. Love, Mary

[@brendadodd1075]

My AC has been fermenting for 3 weeks. Is it time to strain? I don't have any PH strips to test it. It smells like Apple alcohol.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Brenda, It might need another week to turn from the alcohol to vinegar. Here is my whole vinegar playlist which might help: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U14s7hgEoGWEc0kJe2NoRd2 Love, Mary

[@alectranelson3898]

how long will the mother keep after draining off liqued,by itself

[@curtisep5885]

WHY CAN'T I CAN USING HOMEADE VINEGAR? I've seen differing opinions. Have read if your ph is below 2.4 It will work fine. PLEASE explain/elaborate.❤

[@TheTinybubbles1]

Where do you store them for the month doo they need to be kept in dark or are they ok on counters ?

[@reginawhite1235]

Room temp or warmer. Light or dark is fine.

[@ovaishussain713]

Hi Mary the water just bursting from the jar I made apple vinegar

[@missyleng]

I’m so upset after picking all different types of apples washed them cut them up put them into one of those huge jars and not after watching your videos again I totally for got to let the tap water sit to de clorine😢the waster :( do u think it might still work?

[@marliesmandt799]

HELLO MARY, I DON'T FIND WHITE VINAGER HERE, I WANT ONLY WHITE WITOUTH FRUIT ORE SUGER . HOW CAN I MAKE IT ? THANK YOU GOD BLESS.

[@shereinnasef4464]

Would you please tell me when you grow mother from acv you keep the acv in dark not airy place ?

[@MarysNest]

Sherein Nasef - You can keep it in a dark place but not in airtight container. Just a lose lid or cap. The “mother” needs air to grow. Hope this helps. Love, Mary🤗🤗🤗

[@sonomasyrah]

@@MarysNest Mary do you use the gelatinous mother and a bottle of wine to make red wine vinegar? I ask because I am making 2 mothers following you apple cider vinegar recipe. I just want to make sure I heard you right.

[@supaneedilokworaphat7630]

Do you know how to make rice vinegar?

[@anidaralopez5676]

I use a long wooden spoon. Chopsticks just seem too 'pokey' and don't do a very good job of pushing the fruit down.

[@unforkyours3lf730]

Why can't it be used for canning?

[@maryoshea933]

Can I ask why it can't be used for canning.

[@MarysNest]

Great question! it can’t be used for canning because Canning requires precise amounts of acidity which are in commercially made vinegars. There is too much unpredictability with homemade vinegar. Hope this helps. Do you enjoy making traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5uye5tueMeSY80 Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.

[@maryoshea933]

@@MarysNest thanks for the detailed reply, I have only ever made pickled beetroot, but am definitely going to try beet pickled eggs this year for refrigeration storage.

[@sallykalya9023]

Hello and thank you Mary.Can you show us how to make Date vinegar.I was recently gifted with lots of dried dates and wonder if i can turn some into vinegar.Do i need to add sugar since they are very sweet.Thank you.

[@MarysNest]

WOW!! What a nice gift!! I think you can use them as is - no extra sugar needed. Just follow the same steps - without the added sugar - and you should be all set. Love, Mary

[@sallykalya9023]

@@MarysNest 🙏❤️

[@triwandalyn]

You can can with it

[@yulietdeleon7666]

HELPPPP PLEASE!!! I DID THE WHOLE PROCESS & AFTER STRAINED AMD WAIT OVER A MONTH WHEN BOTTLE IS OPEN IF BECOMES FIZZY & IT TAKE PRETTY SWEET. HELP PLEASE!

[@MarysNest]

Hmmm…I’m not sure what happened but trust your nose. If it doesn’t seem right, discard it.

[@anntimothy7462]

if the liquid mnever bubbles, shóuld I throw it out

[@MarysNest]

Hi Ann, Do you have pH strips so that you can check the pH? If not, if it shows signs of mold or smells foul, yes discard it. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@nandamorris]

Why can't this be used in canning?

[@planetaryqueen9469]

Once you have your own vinegar can process your own pickling

[@scruffy281]

New York's loss is a big GAIN for Texas!!❤️❤️❤️

[@MarysNest]

Oh Debbie!! Thank you SO much for the kind words!! Glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@KawsarFaarah-hu9gn]

Please just make white vinegar without acid

[@brewingman56]

Whhy nnot. Canning if you test it? You are just make the stores richer .

[@triwandalyn]

Just not High pressure canning