Hey guys! Junior is doing well and I plan to put up a new about him soon... Today I wanted to share my DIY Vanilla extract recipe with you that I got from the Vanilla Kings Facebook forum. I'm super excited to see what it's going to taste like!! Let me know your vanilla recipes down below.
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Slice beans lengthwise, piercing one side of the bean (if you pierce it all the way thru, it's ok)
Place in bottle (I used a 16oz swing top bottle with 5 beans per bottle that I purchased on Amazon)
Place beans in bottle, cover completely with Vodka or bourbon
Shake vigorously then place in a cool, dry, dark place
Shake bottle everyday for 4 weeks then shake just 3xs a week for the next 4 weeks. It's ready to use in 8weeks. Shake before using
I printed out a calendar to remind me when to shake it (because I have other fermented things going in the pantry as well)...
Good luck.. I hope it turns out awesome (mine too, since this is my first time doing it) Thanks for watching! See you soon! ♥