Recipe - Orange Mint Vinegar

1 small Orange; peel; thin spiral
colored portion only
One half cup Mint leaves; fresh
Vinegar, white

Remove peel (colored portion only) from 1 small orange in a thin spiral,
and place in a sterilized pint jar. Lightly bruise One half cup fresh mint
leaves, add to jar. Heat apple cider or distilled white vinegar to just
below the boiling point. Fill jar with vinegar, and cap tightly. Allow to
stand 3 to 4 weeks. Strain vinegar, discarding peel and mint. Pour vinegar
into a clean sterilized jar, adding a new sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
Seal tightly.
Use in dressing for tossed green salads with orange and grapefruit
sections, or in marinades for chicken or lamb chops.

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