Vanilla Oil

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn oil
• 1 Tahitian vanilla bean

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    988 calories; 109 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 30 grams monounsaturated fat; 59 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 0 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. Put the oil in a small saucepan. Split the bean and scrape in the seeds. Cut the pod into one-inch lengths and add.
2. Simmer the oil over very low heat for five minutes. Remove from heat and allow to macerate at least six hours before using.
3. Store the oil in a covered jar, with the pods still in it. The flavor will continue to intensify for a day or so and then remain constant almost indefinitely. Use to grease baking pans, to add flavor to salad dressings (especially for fruit) and as a sauteing medium for vegetables such as carrots, summer squash and new onions.

About 15 minutes