Which Aged Balsamic Vinegar Do You Use? - Page 4

tish · 09-17-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by buccaneer

^^^You are SUCH a dobber!

Ok, mister.... what's a dobber???

tish · 09-17-2012, 07:02 PM

Oops! Never mind.

Ahem... so about that balsamic vinegar...

buccaneer · 09-17-2012, 07:21 PM

Gaol achieved...wanted to see 4 pages on balsamic in the BBQ Brethren forum...we are some classy folk!

tish · 09-17-2012, 07:39 PM

Yeah, now watch we don't get moved for being whack-a-doodles.

IvanC · 01-09-2013, 03:14 PM

I was lucky enough to visit Acetaia San Giacomo Balsamico facility in the Emilia Romagna part of Italy this past year. Ended up buying quite a few different Balsamico's after doing the tasting there. As others have said, you only use the good stuff as a light final dress to a dish. A little goes a long way. But it is pretty incredible stuff. Very interesting to visit the place and see how it is aged.

yakdung · 01-09-2013, 04:31 PM

Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food

IvanC · 01-09-2013, 08:20 PM

A good description of the differences in balsamic vinegar:

http://www.zingermans.com/article.as...leid=article30

IvanC · 01-09-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by yakdung

Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food

Holy cow, that stuff is less than half the Amazon price in a Trader Joe's store.

Someone mentioned boiling down balsamic vinegar to make it more like the traditional balsamico. I've done this; Costco has a good balsamic vinegar in a large container. Just slow cook it down until it is about half the volume. Takes quite a while, and I highly recommend doing it outdoors. Unless you like your whole house to smell like vinegar. Take a guess how I figured this out. And no, I'm not a rocket scientist...

caliking · 01-09-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by IvanC

Holy cow, that stuff is less than half the Amazon price in a Trader Joe's store.

Someone mentioned boiling down balsamic vinegar to make it more like the traditional balsamico. I've done this; Costco has a good balsamic vinegar in a large container. Just slow cook it down until it is about half the volume. Takes quite a while, and I highly recommend doing it outdoors. Unless you like your whole house to smell like vinegar. Take a guess how I figured this out. And no, I'm not a rocket scientist...

I shop mainly at 2 places Costco and Amazon, so i will try both of these methods. Might try the TJ form Amazon first since it is a smaller volume.

IvanC · 01-10-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by caliking

I shop mainly at 2 places Costco and Amazon, so i will try both of these methods. Might try the TJ form Amazon first since it is a smaller volume.

The Costco balsamic vinegar is a very good deal and tastes good. The Trader Joe's balsamic is a good deal if you buy at the store and tastes a little better in my opinion. I don't think the Costco price for the big bottle is any more than the Amazon price for the little bottle.

VoodoChild · 01-10-2013, 01:21 PM

Interesting thread ... Ive only had it a few times and liked it but really never followed thru, now this thread answered alot of questions and now i know more how its used and what to look for .

Thanks Brethren for Edgeucatin my soofisticated palate some more !!
Seriously Thanks !

yakdung · 01-10-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IvanC

The Costco balsamic vinegar is a very good deal and tastes good. The Trader Joe's balsamic is a good deal if you buy at the store and tastes a little better in my opinion. I don't think the Costco price for the big bottle is any more than the Amazon price for the little bottle.

I purchase it in store and only used Amazon's link as a reference.

chad · 01-10-2013, 02:45 PM

As with others, I buy "decent" stuff from Sam's and then reduce it by half. I also make my own red and white wine vinegars...age and reduce them, too.

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buccaneer Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-23-10 Location: Sunset City Western Australia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gaol achieved...wanted to see 4 pages on balsamic in the BBQ Brethren forum...we are some classy folk! __________________ The only current member banned for life! Why is there a sign on vending machines at Buddhist Temples saying "Change Is Inevitable?"

09-17-2012, 07:39 PM	#50
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, now watch we don't get moved for being whack-a-doodles. __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

01-09-2013, 03:14 PM	#51
IvanC Found some matches. Join Date: 01-07-13 Location: Bellingham, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I was lucky enough to visit Acetaia San Giacomo Balsamico facility in the Emilia Romagna part of Italy this past year. Ended up buying quite a few different Balsamico's after doing the tasting there. As others have said, you only use the good stuff as a light final dress to a dish. A little goes a long way. But it is pretty incredible stuff. Very interesting to visit the place and see how it is aged. __________________ Son of Hibachi Char-Broil Gas Smoker TEC Patio II Backwoods Fatboy (six rack, 180 doors)

01-09-2013, 04:31 PM	#52
yakdung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food

01-09-2013, 08:20 PM	#53
IvanC Found some matches. Join Date: 01-07-13 Location: Bellingham, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A good description of the differences in balsamic vinegar: http://www.zingermans.com/article.as...leid=article30 __________________ Son of Hibachi Char-Broil Gas Smoker TEC Patio II Backwoods Fatboy (six rack, 180 doors)

01-10-2013, 01:21 PM	#57
VoodoChild Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-22-11 Location: Phoenix,AZ BBq capitol of ....Well....Dunno Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Interesting thread ... Ive only had it a few times and liked it but really never followed thru, now this thread answered alot of questions and now i know more how its used and what to look for . Thanks Brethren for Edgeucatin my soofisticated palate some more !! Seriously Thanks ! __________________ 2-Weber Mini WSM 1-Jumbo Joe 3-Weber 22.5 ots 1-Weber 26.75 otg Nexgrill Gas Beefeater 3000s w/Cart -Gas

01-10-2013, 02:45 PM	#59
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As with others, I buy "decent" stuff from Sam's and then reduce it by half. I also make my own red and white wine vinegars...age and reduce them, too. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker