Natures Bounty - Making Dandelion Wine The Easy Way

[@stephenh7336]

Skip to 5:00 for the actual process.

[@isaaccutlip5815]

Thanks

[@gregorystone]

You can also eat dandelion leaves (the biggert variety) like salad! The Koreans call it Min-dul-lae (민들레). Tastes great with mixed greens (typically wrapped around meat with garlic and red-pepper paste). Yummy!

[@yahwehsonren]

Gregory Stone thank you

[@MrBalaki97]

I like the chill music it's nice and relaxing good work thank you for teaching me this. I eat them fresh they taste so good to me the first time it was slightly bitter then I couldn't help but eat a couple more they are a legit snack.

[@gellum]

Growing up my dad used sliced lemons and oranges also in the mix before you strain the flowers pedals. I think you also used a small spoon of all spice.

[@rickvanman]

@HMachina Hi - Thanks for the suggestion - It just so happens that we were talking about this very thing yesterday (during a home-brew tasting session!) - I have every intention of attempting to make some mead at some point this year.

[@markdesrochers7700]

So i havnt seen an update on the wine, how did it come out? Unless i didnt see it in your video list. Thanks

[@AndrewBryantPianoTuner]

you can make coffee with the roots roast them first

[@some1intheworld]

that "coffee" tasted like dirt lol

[@gingerntoast]

I can not wait until next spring. I made dandelion wine this year but I want to let the flavors sit longer. This next year I am going to get the root for coffee, and get the leaves and flowers for tea. I'm going to try making jam and putting dandelions in a jar and pour honey over and let it sit for 6 weeks. So much I have to do in the spring. They make good Christmas presents to. Giving a bit of sunshine to everyone during the winter months are the best presents I think.

[@layna8924]

My Dad used to make Dandelion Wine...but, he never gave me any of it, when I was growing up...dang it!...He's gone now. L.

[@redman10pk]

do you at least have his recipes?

[@emmetthunt6536]

What weight/mass of petals did you need for the three gallons? How much sugar did you add for three gallons? How did it taste after what period of aging?

[@SunnyHilltop]

Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@rickvanman]

@acidfriend47 As far as I am aware, DDT was banned globally in the 1970's I'd be surprised if it's anywhere now

[@unbaisedwine7768]

Looks easy! great!

[@rickvanman]

@FenderGibsonWashburn Thanks for the tips Paul. I am tempted to do more with dandelions while they are out - will have to have a dabble. The deep fried fritters sound nice.

[@charliesweb1k]

@rickvanman thanks for letting me know and ill have to make a small small batch to see how it taste my self.....thanks

[@TheAverageEuropean]

That's quiet interesting, can't wait for the video about finished wine. All the best. Joe

[@daleriff]

Dandelion shine I must try that

[@rickvanman]

@FilmCrab cheers Mark - just did a quick Google search - apparently there are over 230 Edible Flowers Suitable for Winemaking!

[@rickvanman]

@mckricks1 yep used all the yeast. its a Panasonic NV-GS500.

[@rickvanman]

@johnny102marvin Indeed John, that's why things likr KZbin can be so valuable in helping to spread the word and get the knowledge 'out there'

[@Theecouponcat]

I will be making some this spring, may do it as a mead, though because I.want a few meads and ciders racked for the summer

[@jmbalash]

hi Rick van man thank you for the great video. I would recommend that you steep the flowers in your metal cook pan and not add the hot water to the plastic container. when you add hot water to any plastic container or coffee cup it reaches out the plastic from the container. so if you have a plastic container the hot water leeches out what is called the plasticizer from the plastic. this makes some people very sick, but they don't know that that's the reason they're getting sick. Coffee cups styrofoam coffee cups plastic Chinese food containers comma with hot soup all Leach plasticizer from the container into the food you're eating. when I stopped doing this comma I stopped experiencing fibromyalgia. and other health problems.

[@DebiB62]

Actually metal can cause chemical reactions as well; so it's best to use tempered glass like Pyrex

[@rickvanman]

@legovador LOL! Are you refering to Roger the Dog? (see CamcorderBandits channel) - I can't say I am connected in any major way to that particular subculture.

[@RealJunya]

I'm going to be attempting this. I'm interested in your process after the end of this video and how it turned out!

[@dennistherocker]

Hey Rick, Please have you got some info on your water filter? and also where to purchase? ? ?

[@rickvanman]

@c0ngunction fermenting should take about 1-2 months, but the longer you leave it to mature, the better it tastes.

[@mujawooja]

Great video rick I've made a lot home made wine in the past, did not make any last year,but I think you got me back in the mood again!

[@SALVATl0N]

Please do the video review of the fished project. Can't wait.

[@TheMusicMark]

Cool Music and Cool Video!!

[@michaellindsey2031]

What is a bubbler cap, what is its purpose, and where do you find them?

[@OsamaTheMamaLama]

I was looking for a follow-up on your channel but didn't see any. Have you tried the wine? How did it turn out?

[@mckricks1]

cool did u sprinkle in the whole 5g packet of yeast and stir it up? and what cam did u use- thanks

[@mommaluvsims7620]

Do you have a part 2 for this video?

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

They grow ALL SUMMER long where I live!

[@wrjamescom]

@korelly A little lemon or orange is common when making many kinds of wines. It's not necessary but does make a better wine. Raisins or grapes give the wine more body.

[@BushcraftingBogan]

The dandelion is an awesome plant. Tea, Wine, Jelly, a Coffee substitute from the root. The leaves are tasty with Tabasco. Very nutritional and...FREE!

[@FenderGibsonWashburn]

I've never made wine with them. The leaves seem to be less bitter before they produce flowers and work well in salads and on sandwiches. Afterwards they are ok fried as they taste similar to mustard greens, stronger than spinach. The flowers make an edible garnish in salads. I have also battered and deep fried the flowers. They are similar to deep fried mushrooms with a slight bitter twinge. Just a few ideas I've tried myself.

[@korelly]

I saw other recipes on the net and they add ginger, lemons and oranges and sometimes dry raisins. And what is the thing you added on the cap of the barrel?

[@acidfriend47]

@rickvanman would it matter if i pick up a dandilion that has grown with out being sprayed with DDT.but maybe last year it was sprayed on that same area, would they still grow if i put it on a place where i want them to grow, and be growing without DDT?

[@mikedee8876]

What was your criterion for making 3 gallons instead of 5 gallons? The weight of the dandelions? The space they took up? Thanks for posting the how to.

[@JamminClemmons]

I don't know....SATAN has been chasing me! Please help

[@nagwagi2000]

Thanks for sharing the whole process. How did the dandelion wine taste? Wud it work with other flowers like chrysanthemums? Of course the big difference wud be u get ur dandelions for free!!! ;)

[@gonefishingtoday]

Dandelions usually cost a bottle of wine. That way the "big farmer" will welcome you back next year to pick more flowers.

[@eurotek3784]

What Kind of plastic jug were you using ? were can I buy them?

[@rickvanman]

@DeanJenniferlila Sure, it's the Berkey Light

[@gwynedd1]

Great stuff that is.

[@Calchick7]

how much sugar was that? 2 bags of 5 pounds each or 4 pounds each?

[@acidfriend47]

Hey is there a way to grow dandilions? I heard its not good to eat dandilions if they sprayed the lawn with DDT ( pesticide) and i also heard that stays up to 30 years. So is there any way to grow them naturally?

[@jeff61177]

The trick is to get ALL the green out. pull it off and throw it out. It will make the wine taste like grass. the petals are what you want. It dosn't hurt to add some oranges and lemons, maybe some ginger??

[@Untadaike]

That is awesome.

[@susan3200]

Was there a follow up video?

[@rickvanman]

@goodagofilms LOL! I remember that myth - I had the same experiences as a kid

[@MicheleMidnight]

very cool!

[@rickvanman]

@TheMusicMark Thanks for the heads-up Mark - I didn't realise! yikes! 200 videos! thats quite scary actually :o)

[@samnaylor5117]

how did this turn out mate

[@rickvanman]

Makes you wonder what a Shaman was doing with DDT! Did he have any idea how dangerous that stuff was/is.

[@acidfriend47]

@rickvanman Hmmm then did they switch the Chemical and started using a Legal substance but its still the same as a fertilizer?

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

you can' use organic coconut sugar and you could get yeast from the air you don't need to add any.

[@littleme3597]

Yes. My recipe has no yeast I it. Yeast has a 'taste".

[@777Ryank]

Really no yeast?!! I can't find any at the markets presently.... So the sugar and cornmeal is good enough? Cheers and best to you

[@rickvanman]

@acidfriend47 It's not good to eat anything thats been sprayed with DDT. Can't say Ive ever seen dandilion seeds available but they grow everywhere in the wild - how about digging a few up with the roots intact and replanting them where you want them to grow? personally i'd just forrage for them.

[@rickvanman]

@niallswand LOL! I'll have to do a bloopers video to balace things out a bit :o)

[@acidfriend47]

@rickvanman Where would be the best place to get them?

[@mirian593]

It would be nice if had the recipe on the vídeo 😊

[@dylanberkeley]

Well how did it taste?

[@rickvanman]

In all honesty, it was horrible. I think it got contaminated somewhere along the way and went bad.😬

[@pup9et]

Don't forget to leave small patches unpicked ... those are needed for replanting next yr :-)

[@rrnlg2279]

Jack Mehoff They're fucking dandelions. Do you think people plant them in their yards every year before weeding them?

[@DebiB62]

You're very right Jack! Cherokees had a tradition of only picking one out of three plants so that they were sure not to over-forage the supply. For every flower that was picked here, that individual plant failed to go to seed. So "picking as much as you can" is not a good idea. We need to be responsible and good stewards of the resources we've been given, even in the wild.

[@littleme3597]

@@rrnlg2279 Yes. They float...fly all over when they go to seed. Nothing to worry about! ^ 5. Other areas.

[@suewelk2237]

They'll produce blossoms like crazy (2 days later, everything yellow again, I swear) and reproduce even worse. You can pick all you find - you won't exterminate them any time soon ;-)

[@Bird76Mojo76]

@@DebiB62 One single dandelion plant can produce over 5000 seeds in one season. All dandelions are clones of their parent plant. They're asexual. Impossible to over-harvest.

[@mintybadger5531]

What happens if you use bread yeast

[@rickvanman]

@acidfriend47 I don't know - you'll need to swat up on your far chemicals history

[@sarahgray430]

Ok...now I have to convert gallons into metric measurements and figure out when st. George's Day is and whether or not dandelions actually bloom on that day here in Canada.

[@readingsbycara]

The Feast of St. George or Saint George's day is on or slightly after April 23 (depending on Easter). Every Season is different... in Canada this year, the dandelion flowers have come out early May... ♥️

[@sarahgray430]

@@readingsbycara Thank you. I probably live further North than you because I have not seen any dandelions yet.

[@AlfonseGambino]

Its better to mix the yeast up in the warm water first before dumping it in. You also need a thermometer, anything above 130 degrees kills the yeast.

[@TheMrhycannon]

Eat the leaves like spinach.. ..... 4 or 5 lb. bags of sugar.? ..... I make wine in a large crock with a cotton cloth cover..

[@edwint.1613]

Actually folks, if the wine isnt from your common wine grapes of "Vitis vinifera" everything else is called (in the U.S.) "Country Wine". Why is this so? Because "Vitis vinifera" has the correct amount of sugar (more than regular eating grapes) and tannins and acids to give a balanced taste after aging. No other fruit can replicate this. If other fruit are used,....... one must "ADD" these missing ingredients. If one decides to make wine other than the grapes spoken (Vitis vinifera) then one must add regular sugar and acid to make sure it ages correctly in order to taste decent. This is such the case with any "Country wine" or wine not made from "Vitis vinifera" However, if the goal is simply to make something "Alcoholic" then you can simply make anything that contains "Sugar" (Dandelion petals are one of them) But then again, if you wish to age your wine at least 1 standard year (which will make your wine taste better) you need a certain amount of alcohol and acid. To do this, you need at least 9 pounds of sugar to 5 gallons of any wine and a certain amount of citric acid for aging. However, if the goal is simply to drink it after a few months without a 1 year of aging, then, no sugar or citrus is really needed. (so there wont be a chance of spoilage) Spoilage occurs after fermentation of the wine is done. This is not set in stone however, since the old ways were of hit and miss. (sometimes it became wine, and sometimes it became vinegar) One must decide whether to use the "Old ways" or the "New ways". The newer ways following a more scientific methed and always bring the same product every time. Either way is your choice. Personally, I prefer the old way when making 1 gallon of "Country Wine" or less. Any more, or trying to make a business, you should use the "Scientific methods of wine making"

[@inevercouldknow]

+Edwin T. That was very informative! Thank you.

[@JonSnow-nu8pw]

hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover how to make wine at home the easy way try Corbandy Tasty Wine Crusher (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my co-worker got excellent results with it.

[@PulpFictionized]

I let dandelions steep s few hours in the water before mixing yeast sugar etc. But the water turned into brownish dark colour. Could somone help me out,?

[@overratedprogrammer]

Where I'm from dandelions grow for months lol

[@rickvanman]

@littlechefxxx Great stuff! I'm just enjoying a glass from last year 8-)

[@liamwillis8541]

Johnathan Balash, You are 100% correct.. Rick. I use Glass nothing else, plastic WILL leach period. Also you got those from a farmers field? Make sure they do not have any animal excrement, Urine on them, manure ETC Stay well Cheers from Bath

[@PaladinsofGaia]

He had no idea about the impact of DDT, and I learned that even experts in their fields have got to always be learning and adapting. That being said I think the whole thing stemmed from a lack of respect for animals. From dogs and monkeys to the ants that got the DDT. All in all I learned if I want to connect with the earth, I can do so on my own right where I live with the people in my community:) Thanks for the Dandelion wine tips.

[@MrSmallButBrave]

didn't know those flowers were usefull. My garden's full of them!

[@wrjamescom]

DDT hasn't been used in almost all of the world in a very long time, but there are many other chemicals that are used and which are a lot more hazardous than DDT, which is actually relatively safe for humans.

[@adamjohn3839]

Hi Rick, Great vid! Is there a follow up on how it tasted? How did it taste? And do you have somewhere a list of the quantities of ingredients you used so we can copy? Thanks!

[@rickvanman]

@jujutubes Me too! :o)

[@Medietos]

Why cut off the nutritious bitter green, is it OK not to?

[@songyardbird2513]

No Part 2

[@rickvanman]

@SALVATl0N It'll be a while, but I'll definitely do one :o)

[@gwynedd1]

Yeah including the food you get from the farm. If the lawn is full of dandelion and other weeds the odds are it does not have herbicides in it and certainly less than glyphosate resistant crops.

[@goodagofilms]

When i was a kid they told me if you picked a Dandelion you would wet the bed. I believed that for years. :(

[@joker199614]

can I make dandelion beer?

[@chrisbenner92]

Justin Wright I have a Dandelion Gruit recipe. It can be done but that's the only kind I have heard of using Dandelions.

[@payitforwardprintsorg6888]

OOOO I would like a Dandelion Gruit. Will it dance and fight bad guys for me.....

[@kristopherabramovic4374]

Add hops & some barley too aha

[@PaladinsofGaia]

I was in Peru to see a shaman to connect with the earth and he pulled out a bag of ddt and spread it on his trees right in front of me!!!! So it is still available and sold still in some countries countries:(

[@MMAGamblingTips]

Lol. You’re breaking the FIRST RULE of “Dandelion Wine” which is don’t talk about dandelion wine“. Kidding. The rule is not to pick dandelions where there is a close road as the exhaust fumes from the car mix in the soil and contaminate your greens.

[@yahwehsonren]

Insidious Vidz thank you

[@rickvanman]

@Sheila6325 23rd Aril :o)

[@TheMusicMark]

Rick did you know this was your 200th video??? hehe

[@endlessmountain]

my uncle uses dandelions to make wine. They have not been growing much lately. They will come soon.. Very soon. Peace.

[@shannonfuller3465]

They're actually not a weed, they are part of the sunflower family

[@garryentropy]

uncanny, spent this afternoon explaining all about dandelions to a german lady, talk about memes

[@rolandjohnson9664]

You call them a weed, but a weed is defined as any unwanted plant.

[@Calchick7]

Amazon dot com sells seed.

[@DebiB62]

You can get them in other places as well. The best ones are non-GMO and organic.

[@Sheila6325]

When is St. Georges day? U.S. has no idea!

[@readingsbycara]

April 23 typically. Or slightly thereafter depending on Easter. ♥️

[@puddytat4982]

Ommm your going to wet the bed now :O ha x

[@rickvanman]

@MrSmallButBrave cool - go have a munch!

[@phillawrence5148]

And mead

[@michaelmagnus3590]

Why you look forty but dress fourteen?

[@lavatube11]

Be careful where you pick them from, since lawn and farm pesticides,fungicides and herbacides can stay in the soil for years. Also, try not to pick them near any roads, because all that lead gas that cars used to use decades ago, got into the soil near roadsides and is probably still there. If you can find a natural field in a place where foliage grows wild, that was probably left alone and never sprayed, then that would be ideal. Or near an organic farm.

[@paulrichards2365]

I would have enjoyed the video more if you didn't say this was your first time at it and could'nt tell us what it tasted like :(

[@grannakatharine]

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