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Experiencing the Joys of Shrub
Ingredients
  • 500 grams fresh black cherries
  • 500 grams organic sugar [1]
  • 250 grams organic balsamic vinegar [2]
  • 250 grams organic apple cider vinegar
  • 2 large quills ceylonese cinnamon
  • 8 to 12 black peppercorns, cracked by hand [3]
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  • [1] - I was out of white sugar when I made my shrub so used turbinado (AKA demerara) sugar instead. You may use either though I think the less-refined sugar will result a deeper more complex flavor.
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  • [3] - I recommend buying a better grade of balsamic - i.e. not the cheapest you can find - but certainly not the most expensive.
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  • [3] - You don’t want to use coarse ground pepper for this, which will give too much surface area and possibly become too dominant a flavor. I started with whole peppercorns which I then gently cracked in a small mortar and pestle.
  • subheading: Equipment:
  • A scale for measuring ingredients in grams.
  • A 1-liter wide-mouthed glass jar with a well-fitting resealable lid.
  • A muddler or similar implement for smashing and pressing fruit.
  • A fine-mesh sieve or even a chinois.
  • A large mixing bowl made of glass or stainless-steel (i.e. non-reactive).
  • A medium funnel.
  • Cheesecloth.
  • Bottles for storing finished product.
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