I posted my first video about making apple cider at home a while back, and received many questions since then. I was able to answer some of them and curious to learn answers to what I couldn’t answer, so I decided to experiment with a few methods to share. I hope you’ll find this video is helpful and inspiring to make your own ACV soon!

@qualitylife5350

3 жыл бұрын

PH or acidic level ? Fermentation first become alcohol or vinegar then ...?

@qualitylife5350

3 жыл бұрын

The new batch in the end video has mother quickly than the old ones..., which process or method was it since you did with various experiment?

@qualitylife5350

3 жыл бұрын

I created vinegar but turned alcohol after a month and I thought it is spoiled and can’t get vinegar out of it again so, this alcohol now was sweet taste though less sugary taste in it even after a month so, I lid tight alcohol... In days later turn little acidic than sugary so I am now adding tea spoon sugar to maintain wine from to maintain it’s alcoholic level... So, now 2 tea sugar in it I stored in a refrigerator...? ?!! .... I don’t know what I am doing...?? I should have let that alcohol turning slowly acidic.... So, acidic means it now turned into vinegar? Can I use that same alcohol lid slightly open to make a vinegar or it will be a spoiled one?

@trevordsilva506

2 жыл бұрын

If v remove the skin along with seeds------?

@michaelkonelios6032

2 жыл бұрын

We can also use salt instead of sugar. If yes which is more beneficial for health if I consume it on daily basis.

The science of vinegar making is very simple ! . Vinegar means sour wine which means when alcohol exposed to oxygen it becomes vinegar . Hence we can divide the entire process into 2 phases . In first phase we need to create alcohol from apples ( with the help of yeast , wild or commercial ) & in 2nd phase that alcohol will become vinegar with the help of bacteria . To get good quality vinegar we need good quality alcohol . The Brag ACV has 5% acidity strength to get same strength acidity in your home made ACV you need atleast 8 to 10 % alcohol which is hard to achieve without commercial yeast adding in apples . That's why you saw your vinegar having different color and flavour. From outside it might seems all your ACV is same but it's not . Different process will create different level of alcohol hence different quality of vinegar . You can't test acidity strength by PH strip you need to do vinegar titration :) so don't assume your vinegar is same as Brag vinegar, it's not . PH strip doesn't even show the PH number so better use PH meter for accurate result . In second phase alcohol must be exposed to oxygen then only acetobacter the bacteria which helps the alcohol to convert into vinegar will come . You kept the lid covered hence it was not exposed to oxygen fully and there was not enough acetobacter in the jars, that's why it took 8 mths and most of the jar didn't even got mother but kham yeast . It only takes few months to get the mother . Most of the jar I see got Kham yeast also which you called white film , the acidity level was weak hence kham appeared, this is common in home made vinegar as we are totally depending on wild yeast to create alcohol. But if you let the kham yeast stay longer mold will appear . The scrap vinegar became slimy because it got pedio infection which gets normal with time . Dear I suggest and recommend you to read ""The Art of Fermentation " by Sandor Katz or " Noma " by David Zilber and René Redzepi to understand the fermentation process . Your understanding needs more clarity . Best wishes !!

@ShabnoorMaved

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that explanation.. Please correct me that we have alcohol after fermenting those apples for a month? And that would be edible, ..? And from your knowledge best way to check the strength of alcohol? And for it to remain alcohol it should not be exposed to oxygen.. Any alcohol would change to vinegar when exposed to oxygen?

@MNIU_

Жыл бұрын

None of that sounds simple … and I just bought apples and I feel my dreams are killed 😂, why do we need commercial yeast.. I think that’s odd we started doing it before they started commercializing things, there has to be another way

@JennySimon206

9 ай бұрын

​@@MNIU_you can order commercial yeast packets or get them from a wine making supply or brewery or Amazon

@noone-ez6on

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was pretty disappointed after she brought up the pH strips as the only measure of concentration..

@kratzy26

9 сағат бұрын

Drop a proper recipe to achieve it

With my 200+ remaining cider bottle, the lasttime made, it was in 2006 (it's not supposed to age as wine) and it's still really good. Some of them are still fresh and tasty as it was just made and others have lost their flavor and acidity over time. However it was my grand uncle who made this. Ever since I started making my own vinegar I used the less flavored cider to boot my vinegar process. It wokrs like a charm. Im doing this also with wine white and red and a good "vinegaker" (vinegar maker) as cntainer. Mother Nature is doing thing right and slow, so yeah, Patient is the key of everything you make yourself. Good jobs for your videos. Enjoyable and greetings from France.

Hi from Indonesia, thank you for your generous video, thank you for your time to made all of those ACV methods :) really feel blessed

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Hands down the most comprehensive video on ACV... Thanks a lot for your dedication and effort in bringing this extensive knowledge to us... Bravo!

@ibungeikiriko8061

11 ай бұрын

Thank you

Yes! A scientist not just a cook! This is what I’ve been looking for!

I'm currently going through all of your videos. I love the way you edit them!!! They're so peaceful and delightful to look and listen to, especially during nighttime when I need to relax! Thank you for all the effort ❤️❤️❤️

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

Жыл бұрын

ah, thank you so much!

Just a hint from this old lady. To keep the apple chunks submerged just cut a few circles of apple and push down in the top of the jar and this will keep everything submerged in the water no need to stir at all.

@filizugurluol2475

2 жыл бұрын

Karıştırmak önemlidir

Thank you so much, Khun Jeem. This experiment answer all my questions and I do enjoy watching it from start to the end. Can’t wait to see more of your VDO. Keep up a great work 😄

As a scientist and a homesteader - this is right up my alley! Thank you

This is hands-down, the best video on ACV I have ever seen

Hats off to your dedication, patience and everything. Thanking you as always💖 Just wanted to share something that I know, I make bio-enzymes and the white film on top is a good bacteria so that is what becomes a mother over the time but as we need to strain apples and open the jars quiet a few times for the gas release we don't let it sit. Later, it forms again and we get mother. You have a lot pf experience in fermentation so you can definitely tell the difference between mold and this white film. Mold will often has a little bushy and fur type texture and the good bacteria white film is usually what we would see when we shake buttermilk and let it sit for sometime. :) :)

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your explanation, I really appreciate it!

@swatipatil3973

3 жыл бұрын

@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen :)

Very interesting and very informative video. I love the classical music you had on the video too. It made it very enjoyable to watch what you were doing. Thank you!

One of the best video on KZread! Congratulations! I got answers to all my query & doubts. Thank you very much.

Very well done ! Thank you for your time in doing this.

Thank you so much for trying all the methods

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Well done sister! Thanks for charing and keep up the great work... Much love from Switzerland

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

beautiful choice of music! Enjoying while waiting for end result! Bravo!!

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you!

Amazing!!!!! Great job!!! Many thanks. Regards from Argentina!

BEAUTIFULLY DONE

I really enjoyed your video. The visuals and music were so soothing and made the video enjoyable to watch. I will be trying this!

Bravo, wonderful,this is patience at work. I enjoyed every bit of your 2videos I have watched on ACV preparation. Thank you so much😊. From Nigeria

Awesome ..Thankyou ...your experiment answered all of my questions...👌👍

THank you for sharing these different methods in making apple cider vinegar!!!

Love all your videos! Cheers from Venezuela!

Hi , it's very inspiring your method! Thank you from Nord Ireland!

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

!Buenos días! Es el mejor video que he visto acerca del vinagre de cidra de manzana. Gracias mil. DLB. Un abrazo para usted y familia. Soy boricua.

Thank you so much🙏🏾 this is the recipe that i was looking for in these days!!😉

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm so glad you find it helpful!

Thank you for this information. It has been very helpful.

I applaud your effort in trying them all requests + bonus 2 methods.. Thank you.. This definitely helped a lot! #staysafe

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you find it helpful.

Your video is amazing and worth of time. Thanks for your wonderful job

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment, I'm so glad you watch my video!

Very beautiful video. Work of Art. I enjoyed this experiment very much. Subscribed!

Amazing information. Thank you.

What a beautiful video, thank you.

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

Thanks from Bangladesh. Your narrative style is very easy and attractive. Very nice.

Thank you for sharing this !..

Vinegars develop much better if you ferment them open cuz the bacteria needs oxygen, my vinegars develop a thick mother within 4 weeks of fermentation. This white film is yeast it’s not bad for the vinegar but it changes the taste slowly at will make it yeasty after a while 💚 beautiful Video though

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your input, I'll try your technique next time!

@arson3630

3 жыл бұрын

So what do u do with the yeast?

@syl_loves

3 жыл бұрын

@@arson3630 you scoop the yeast out of the vinegar and throw it away, if you keep it it will continue growing dear Kim and it will spoil the taste of the vinegar

@syl_loves

3 жыл бұрын

@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen you are welcome

I have few apples today and I will make one of your method, I love ACV, thank you for sharing 😍Gilbert, AZ

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, have fun making ACV!

Very good demo.....

Excelente video, qué encantador es estar mirando y disfrutar tan bella melodia, todo muy bello!

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm so happy you enjoy my video!

as always SO INTERESTING!

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you very very much dear.. The best video ever.. You make me happy

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you like it!

This is great.Thank you so much.

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Dried fruits make the best vinegars. If you'd like a darker color, expose the second ferment to sunlight and cover the top of the container with a cloth (some of the water would evaporate though). The sediments (aka the yeast) could be used to quickly start the process next time.

@marialuisacortes3756

Жыл бұрын

!Muchas gracias! No sabía que también se usaba la levadura. Dios le bendiga mucho. Soy boricua.

@kwamebaidoo9601

Жыл бұрын

@@marialuisacortes3756 thanks for your comments also. Yeast could be added but not necessary since it's already on the fruits and in the environment. Some use yeast to enhance the taste and also to speed up the process.

Most interesting... I really enjoyed your experiment. I too keep making ACV and love watching the process turn into a fantastic reward. My cheeses are not always successful though. Thanks so much.

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, I'm so glad you are the same. I hope your cheese will turn out perfect every time soon!

Fabulous vid thankyou for sharing luv n light x

Surely you have a scientist patience; thanks for sharing your experiments. Also likes your love for black color

Great video.

love your videos, thanks for posting great content.

Grazie infinite proverò senz'altro a replicarlo grazie alle sue dettagliate spiegazioni.

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks so much

Thank you so much

Thanks 🙂

Amaizing!!!

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Luv it!

muchas gracias, exitos mil para ti

Very interesting . I’m in the third week of my first time batch of Scapel apple vinegar .

This was so helpful!!! which method do you like best?

Si me gustó mucho el video, el ver todo su proceso, MUCHAS GRACIAS !! Sugencia traducir al español.

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I wish I can speak Spanish!

You scooped the mother out dear... we let ours fermwnt long time .. we also left the mother In until we strained... but it should still make another. Just leave them. No harm at all... add one to you next batch to ferment faster... we refrigerated one and you only need one small piece of it to speed start the batch 💝 well done. Thanks for sharing these experiments 🤗👍👍

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

I was a little afraid as I had never done it with apple cores before, and wanted to make sure it doesn't develop unwanted mold. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, I really appreciate it as I'm still learning too!

Absolutely love video. Thank you. Where in the world did you get that fermentation weight? It reminds me of a puzzle. It's absolutely perfect... Thank you again

Omg this is sooooo helpful, so many different ways! By the way for the airlock ones, are they cider( apple wine ) or still is vinegar since there is no air for the vinegar?

My favorit blogger !!!

🙏🏻thank you very much. 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎

You are awesome

Thanks for sharing :) Great *******

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

Brilliant video the best I've watched and as sophisticated as your black polo top. How is it that you don't end up with alcoholic vinegar or is the production of alcohol just a passing phase of the fermentation ? I'm waiting for the result of my first attempt !

Great patience levels to document the entire process over such a long period of time... Tells so much about the lady's dedication... I just had one question, to finally make around 4 cups or 1 litre of acv how many apples would I need...! Because we're kind of a big family and everyone's now getting the hang of it...!

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

I think, it takes about 4 apples to o get 4 cups of finished ACV.

@oliviamanzano2125

2 жыл бұрын

Buenísimo me gustaría que lo tradujeras en Español 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🙋🙋🙋

Great visual. This my first year trying. After the first strain and next fermentation stage, how tightly do you cover your jars?

Good

Thanks U

Bravissima 🤗😉

Wow, such an eye opener. I followed your steps for a Pear Vinegar and a Mango Vinegar batch that I followed as in this video. Fingers crossed 🤞 I do have a question though, is that the Kombucha Scoby that was formed at the bottom that you referred to as the "mother" or something that was endogenous from the process itself ? Best wishes from India 🇮🇳 Subscribed !

This is great and certainly takes the fear out of the process. Thank you for sharing. Out of interest what did you use for the makeshift weights. Looks like wood?

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you find it helpful. Yes, I used untreated wood for the makeshift weights.

What did you do with those apples after fermentation, they can be consumed too as they are well fermented and loads of beneficial bacteria in there, just add it to your food in any form in salads, juices, shakes etc but don't discard them, even you can add them to your compost pile for quicker composting due to those tons of bacteria 😁

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

I usually reuse them to make fermented apple juice and apple leather, but I got way too much from this experiment and compost most of them. I posted the video on how to use them earlier, here is the link in case you want to check it out kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4SqkrJ_pNLVfJs.html

God bless you

большая работа проделана! большое спасибо

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@user-dk7sl5em1w

3 жыл бұрын

А что за работа? Это же не просто какая-то яблочная брага??

@Wood_punk

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-dk7sl5em1w это разные способы готовки уксуса, с разными основами.

hola, me encanto el procedimiento, pregunto sirve para adelgazar ???

Thanks for your comprehensive video. Can u please tell the capacity of your sugar n water jar. N please tell where do you placed your jar. In dark n warm or anywhere else.

How did you make your own weights?! I love that idea! Every time i've tried to make a fermentation where something needs to be kept submerged i alwaya have the same issue with mold no matter the thickness of the cloth, tightness of the seal etc. I've even use the same sanitation mix brewers use. If floats it'll mold

Interesting but I ended up totally confused. I would have liked some conclusions: Which tastes best? Which produces that largest amount? Which is easiest? etc.

v informative experiment and helpful tutorial! one question- you said, "no need to do anything" for the weighted jar, but it appears you did something at 5:38... was this simply burping it? The reason I ask is because I am using this particular technique to achieve the official two-step fermentation process, but without an airlock. Ideally, I'm trying to achieve the same effect of releasing CO2 w/o letting O2 in... I'm currently on day three of fermentation, and have slightly loosened the lid to allow a bit of gas to escape after day one and two, but then re-sealed the lid tightly. My concern is allowing too much O2 in, and compromising the process. Any feedback you can provide is appreciated!

great videos thanks. I've made homemade vinegar before but was just curious about making homemade vinegar that I can use for pickling and waterbath canning. I know technically it's supposed to be higher than 3.8 more like 5% bare minimum. Have you ever tried to increase the acidity so you can make shelf stable pickled garden vegetables?

Those ph tester papers have some not healty compounds and even some heavy metals that might transfer to the liquid that they putted in. I suggest you to drip some water onto them or seperate some liquid and then dip the tester.

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for pointing that out, I'll keep it in mind and won't stick it in the jars next time I make it!

Interesting video and experiment. Just a heads up though to make the proper apple cider vinegar requires to ferment the apples with an adequate amount of sugar and an airlock. That way it turns into an actual hard cider and the second phase is to let the cider turn into vinegar by allowing air to get to it where you just add a cloth cover. Some people will add a couple of tablespoons of commercial vinegar that has the mother to speed the process of stage 2 up.

@mirchichamu

2 жыл бұрын

In other videos, I saw people adding mother from commercial ACV from the very beginning of the fermentation process. But I think it's wrong. The mother should be added in the 2nd fermentation as you mentioned. Your opinion?

Thank you so much for this! i just have one question, where do I put the jars, in a dark or is lit area alright during the fermentation process?

Thanks for sharing. Love that you tested all these methods. By the way or a PS!. The apples may become brown and soft after 4-5 days ( depending on methode). If you eat them at this point, they taste sweet..and alcoholic..So do not eat a 2 pounds and go drive you car.😉

So nice! I would like to know with one do you prefer the flavor? Thank you.

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite method is the first one with apples, water, sugar and the daily pushing. The flavor is perfect right after the 2nd ferment. I also enjoy seeing the progress when I push the apples down each day!

@sandranobrega7095

3 жыл бұрын

@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen Thank you.

I am from Egypt, and your channel is useful and wonderful. I am asking you to translate in Arabic. Thank you for the method of making apple cider vinegar, but I wanted to know whether to keep the jar in a dark closed place or in the light, and also, after completing the work of apple cider vinegar, keep it in the refrigerator

@filizugurluol2475

2 жыл бұрын

Karanlıkta

@mirchichamu

2 жыл бұрын

It is not necessary to keep in the dark. The higher is the environmental temperature, the speedier is the process. Not necessarily to keep refrigerated. Fill the bottles and tightly close the lids. It will last for years.

Me imagino que la madre de vinagre es bueno para el cutiz y envejecimiento de la cara gracias saludos desde puerto de Veracruz México

Do you have to transfer it to another container for the second stage of fermentation or can you just remove all the apple.

I’ve always heard to use the skins after using the rest for apple butter or sauce.

Can I please ask what the music is that's being played and who the musician is. Also enjoying the video very much.

what mix did you do in the last part of video that the acv color bacame dark red?

Hi, Thank for the video. It’s great. I have one question. When making vinegar, do I need to sterilize the bottle? If I don’t sterilize the bottle, what happen? The vinegar goes bad?

I was wondering if Monk fruit sweetener could replace sugar?

😀I do at my place

@GourmetVegetarianKitchen

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!

I make apple-based wine from cores and peelings. It's sweet and taste good. I just don't know if there are health benefits.

❤️ I'm from USA 😍