Easy Oregano Infused Vinegar to Make at Home

If you grow oregano in your herb garden, making homemade oregano vinegar is a simple way to enjoy its fresh, savory flavor long after the growing season ends.

This easy infused vinegar takes just a few minutes to prepare and adds a wonderful herbal flavor to salad dressings, marinades, roasted vegetables, and homemade sauces.

Oregano has a bold, earthy flavor that pairs especially well with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and other Mediterranean ingredients.

A bottle of homemade oregano vinegar is also a lovely addition to a collection of homemade pantry staples or a gift basket filled with kitchen goodies.

Why Make Oregano Vinegar?

Homemade herb vinegars are an easy way to use fresh herbs from your garden. Oregano vinegar is particularly useful because its savory flavor works in so many everyday recipes.

Try using it in:

• Homemade vinaigrettes and salad dressings
• Marinades for chicken, pork, and vegetables
• Mediterranean pasta salads
• Roasted vegetable dishes
• Homemade sauces and dips
• Recipes that call for red wine or white wine vinegar

You can also drizzle a little over freshly roasted vegetables for a bright, herbal finish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar labeled 5% acidity
• 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves and tender stems
• 1 clean glass jar with a lid

Fresh oregano gives this vinegar its best garden-fresh flavor. Choose healthy, clean sprigs and remove any damaged leaves.

How to Make Oregano Vinegar

1. Rinse the fresh oregano under cool running water and pat it completely dry with a clean towel.
2. Remove the leaves from any woody stems and lightly bruise them to release their natural oils.
3. Place the oregano in a clean glass jar.
4. Pour the vinegar over the herbs, making sure they are completely covered.
5. Seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator.
6. Let the vinegar infuse for about 1 to 2 weeks, gently swirling the jar occasionally.
7. Taste the vinegar. When it has reached the flavor you like, strain out the oregano and transfer the vinegar to a clean glass bottle.

Keep the finished oregano vinegar refrigerated. This is a refrigerated infusion, not a tested shelf-stable canning recipe. Discard it if you notice mold, an unusual odor, or other signs of spoilage.

How to Use Homemade Oregano Vinegar

Oregano vinegar is delicious in recipes that benefit from a little extra herbal flavor. Here are a few ways to use it in your kitchen.

Make a Mediterranean salad dressing. Combine oregano vinegar with olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for an easy homemade dressing.

Add it to marinades. Use it with olive oil, garlic, and your favorite seasonings to make a flavorful marinade for chicken or vegetables.

Brighten roasted vegetables. A small splash of oregano vinegar adds a little acidity and fresh flavor to roasted potatoes, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes.

Use it in pasta salad. Stir a little into your favorite pasta salad dressing for an extra layer of Mediterranean flavor.

More Homemade Herb Vinegar Recipes

If you enjoy making homemade herb vinegars, there are plenty of other flavors to try! Each herb brings something different to your kitchen.

Here are some of my other homemade vinegar recipes:

• Homemade Basil Vinegar
• Easy Rosemary Vinegar
• Homemade Lemon Rosemary Vinegar
• Homemade Tarragon Vinegar
• Homemade Thyme Vinegar
• Homemade Dill Vinegar
• Homemade Chive Vinegar

You can also find all of these recipes together in my collection of 7 Homemade Flavored Vinegar Recipes.

Making oregano vinegar is a lovely way to use fresh herbs and add something homemade to your kitchen pantry. Keep a bottle in the refrigerator to use in salad dressings, marinades, and everyday cooking.

If you have oregano growing in your garden, save a few sprigs and give this easy herb vinegar a try!

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