How to Preserve Fresh Ginger in Vodka

Fresh ginger, with its spicy-sweet taste, is the perfect addition to a wide variety of recipes. From Asian dishes to baking, adding a little hint of ginger makes a great dish extraordinary. In order to keep fresh ginger tasting its best, preserve it in vodka to extend its shelf life indefinitely.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh ginger
• Vegetable peeler
• Vodka
• Plastic container with lid

Instructions

1. Peel the fresh ginger with a vegetable peeler to remove the outer skin.

2. Cut the ginger into cubes that are about 1 inch in size.

3. Place the ginger cubes into the plastic container. Do not tightly pack the cubes in the container.

4. Pour vodka into the container. Use enough to fully immerse the ginger in the alcohol. Make sure that all of the ginger cubes are in contact with the vodka from all sides.

5. Place the lid on the plastic container and store the ginger in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• The alcohol will burn off when you cook with the ginger that has been soaked in alcohol.

• Once all the ginger is used, you can use the ginger-infused vodka for cooking or drinking.

References

• Making Fresh Ginger Last

Resources

• Fresh Ginger Recipes