Cookbook:Fireweed Vinegar

Ingredients

 * 2 cups fireweed blossoms and buds
 * 1 cup rice or white wine vinegar

Procedure

 * 1) Rinse blossoms in a colander and let dry.
 * 2) Place blossoms in a sterilized jar and pour vinegar over the top.
 * 3) Place mixture in a dark place and allow it to steep for 3 to 4 weeks. Strain vinegar through a strainer or a paper coffee filter.
 * 4) Store in the refrigerator. For longer storage, process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.