{"id":7674406011117,"title":"Rancho Gordo Banana Vinegar","handle":"rancho-gordo-banana-vinegar","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRich and delicious but never cloying, this vinegar is made from fermented bananas in Veracruz, Mexico. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou don't come across something as wonderful as this everyday. Our mild, fruity vinegar comes from the Casa Stivalet plantation in the beautiful state of Veracruz. Unlike some flavored vinegars, this isn't plain vinegar with banana flavor added; it's made from fermented\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eplatano machos\u003c\/em\u003e, a breed of bananas somewhere between a regular banana and a plantain.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The word\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaddicted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egets thrown around far too much when discussing food, but I will say that I’ve grown extremely fond of this vinegar’s fermented, funky flavor — like a supercharged version of ripe bananas. It’s smooth enough that you can take a sip straight from the bottle, but it’s best for cooking\", says\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grubstreet.com\/2021\/07\/casa-stivalet-banana-vinegar-rancho-gordo.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.grubstreet.com\/2021\/07\/casa-stivalet-banana-vinegar-rancho-gordo.html\"\u003eGrub Street\u003c\/a\u003e's Chris Crowley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost people flip when they taste the vinegar. Of course it works as a key player in a salad dressing but I've been having fun with ceviches, in particular. A local Napa pastry chef mixed two parts banana vinegar with one part piloncillo (you could also use brown sugar) and drizzled it over vanilla ice cream. It may sound odd but if you're like me, you'll hit High C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flavor is fruity, and while it's clearly banana, it's not too sweet or cloying. The acidity is 6%. 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Our mild, fruity vinegar comes from the Casa Stivalet plantation in the beautiful state of Veracruz. Unlike some flavored vinegars, this isn't plain vinegar with banana flavor added; it's made from fermented\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eplatano machos\u003c\/em\u003e, a breed of bananas somewhere between a regular banana and a plantain.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The word\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaddicted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egets thrown around far too much when discussing food, but I will say that I’ve grown extremely fond of this vinegar’s fermented, funky flavor — like a supercharged version of ripe bananas. It’s smooth enough that you can take a sip straight from the bottle, but it’s best for cooking\", says\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grubstreet.com\/2021\/07\/casa-stivalet-banana-vinegar-rancho-gordo.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.grubstreet.com\/2021\/07\/casa-stivalet-banana-vinegar-rancho-gordo.html\"\u003eGrub Street\u003c\/a\u003e's Chris Crowley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost people flip when they taste the vinegar. Of course it works as a key player in a salad dressing but I've been having fun with ceviches, in particular. A local Napa pastry chef mixed two parts banana vinegar with one part piloncillo (you could also use brown sugar) and drizzled it over vanilla ice cream. It may sound odd but if you're like me, you'll hit High C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flavor is fruity, and while it's clearly banana, it's not too sweet or cloying. The acidity is 6%. Mixed in salads, there's a vague but wonderful tropical quality that transcends cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12.3 FL OZ\/365 ML\u003c\/p\u003e"}