The longer it sits, the better it is. I made two quarts of this, but one with spiced rum, and one with vodka. Let sit for over a year. But a pressure cooker will get you the same results in an hour.
That sounds awesome! Definitely gonna be using that when I make it. I’m gonna make it differently though by putting it in a jar with ethanol and placing it in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. And then I’m gonna heat it up in the jar after the ultrasonic bath. Ultrasonic vibrations create oxygen bubbles that make those cells lyse and explode. So I hypothesize it would take as little as a day instead of 2-3 months. But I’m 100% gonna be using rum now. That sounds delicious. Great idea😄
Hi. I’ve made it with vodka and moonshine. They take forever. A few years ago, I had some bourbon that was expensive but I just didn’t like it. I didn’t want to throw it out so I used it for my next batch of extract and wow! I know folks say that you can reuse the beans but I like to get new ones each time. There more flavor and less waiting.
I just got some VBK Grade A Madagascar’s to try out this company. And to be honest, they were flat, nearly dry and short. Very disappointed. I sent them a photo and they are sending me a new pack. You need 1 oz beans (don’t go by the # of beans but weight) per 8 oz 70 proof minimum liquor (no matter what type) for best extraction. The best, consistently good beans I’ve purchased on Amazon are by Native Vanilla. Their Tahitian beans are great!
I bet after it has sit for longer you could remove the pods and pull out the beans paste. That would be awesome in a creme brûlée. Going to be trying this out for sure.
Dude! Imagine you left it to age 2 years! This one lady let's hers age 18 months minimum before she touches it ever: and she prefers to let it sit 2 years. hers is at LEAST triple strength..but , and 2&1/2 beans and a pint size jar. 🤔🤔🤔 im fascinated by your recipe because you using 10 vanilla beans🤔🤔🤔 wonder what that would be like
How do you use it when a recipe calls for a teaspoon of vanilla extra? Do you just open up the jar and get the liquid or is there another step that needs to be taken after a few months?
When we are done making the first vanilla extract would we be able to reuse the same vanilla beans to make more? If so how many more times could we repeat the process.
Can you still smell the bourbon after 2 months? In May 2022 I made a Jim Beam/Madagascar bean blend (with 750ml/3oz bean ratio) and it still smells VERY strongly like bourbon 6 months later... I mean it is STILL very boosy smelling! It's so confusing for a new extracter with all the approaches out there. :\
Hi. Mine smells like vanilla extract at two months. I don’t have that whiskey/bourbon smell at that point. Did you by chance shake them up every few days?
@@useful.knowledge .thanks. I thought I read someone say one time to use them for something else....not another batch. Maybe they dehydrated them for a car deodorizer. Lol. I don’t know
Hi. This is the open kettle method that was once the recommended method before water bath became recommended. They last as long as water bath but I always say 12-18 months.
Send me an email to useful.knowledge.tv@gmail.com and I’ll send you a pic of the exact jar in the video. I haven’t even opened it yet but will be in the next few weeks because my other jar is about empty. To answer your question, I just leave the beans in the jar.
Hi. I wash them with dish washing soap or in the dishwasher but I don’t heat them up to sterilize them. I figure the alcohol will kill any contamination.
Hi. It takes me about 6 months to use up an 8oz jar so I always make a new jar. I think you could probably add some bourbon back in once it got about halfway used. I have heard of some folks reusing the beans but I think they would be weakened in flavor.
Hi. I checked into this because I’ve only purchased Tahitian vanilla for about the past two years. Apparently “Tahitian” vanilla beans are now grown in other places around the world.
@@useful.knowledge But, Jamie, it says Indonesia right on the package you're showing us. How can your beans be from Tahiti? I'm surprised no one else commented on this.
I know. I thought Amazon was false advertising the vanilla. Apparently the Tahitian is basically a variety not necessarily where it’s grown. It’s interesting reading.
The longer it sits, the better it is.
I made two quarts of this, but one with spiced rum, and one with vodka. Let sit for over a year.
But a pressure cooker will get you the same results in an hour.
Spiced rum works really well too . Also I slice the beans vertically thru one layer as well.
That sounds awesome! Definitely gonna be using that when I make it. I’m gonna make it differently though by putting it in a jar with ethanol and placing it in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. And then I’m gonna heat it up in the jar after the ultrasonic bath. Ultrasonic vibrations create oxygen bubbles that make those cells lyse and explode. So I hypothesize it would take as little as a day instead of 2-3 months. But I’m 100% gonna be using rum now. That sounds delicious. Great idea😄
I use Madagasgar grade b & Jack Daniel's. I'm happy. Thanks for your video:)
Awesome! Thanks!
I finally made this and it’s now ready to use. Can’t wait to try it! Thank you, sir, and God bless you!
Thanks!!! Enjoy!! God bless !
@@useful.knowledge ❤️
How did it turn out?
@@KristaJ73 it turned out really good!
Absolutely excellent!!! I wish to thank you for your post...
Thanks!
Nice job❤😊
Thanks!
Also noted from other people who do this, they say they've been extracting from the same beans for twenty years using the vodka.
Hi. I’ve made it with vodka and moonshine. They take forever. A few years ago, I had some bourbon that was expensive but I just didn’t like it. I didn’t want to throw it out so I used it for my next batch of extract and wow! I know folks say that you can reuse the beans but I like to get new ones each time. There more flavor and less waiting.
Looks great. Ty for sharing your video and information with us ALL.
Thanks!
I just got some VBK Grade A Madagascar’s to try out this company. And to be honest, they were flat, nearly dry and short. Very disappointed. I sent them a photo and they are sending me a new pack. You need 1 oz beans (don’t go by the # of beans but weight) per 8 oz 70 proof minimum liquor (no matter what type) for best extraction. The best, consistently good beans I’ve purchased on Amazon are by Native Vanilla. Their Tahitian beans are great!
You’re absolutely right about the proof info and how to measure exact..a lot of videos forget those tips. I also buy from Native Vanilla.
@@owl4 Absolutely!
I bet after it has sit for longer you could remove the pods and pull out the beans paste. That would be awesome in a creme brûlée. Going to be trying this out for sure.
That sounds awesome!!! I'm going to try that as well.
Thanks Jamie for the video. Will have to give this a try
Thanks!
thanks for sharing
Dude! Imagine you left it to age 2 years! This one lady let's hers age 18 months minimum before she touches it ever: and she prefers to let it sit 2 years. hers is at LEAST triple strength..but , and 2&1/2 beans and a pint size jar.
🤔🤔🤔
im fascinated by your recipe because you using 10 vanilla beans🤔🤔🤔 wonder what that would be like
Good point! I may have to make a jar with the 10 beans and let it sit. I’m always up for trying anything like that.
You wouldn’t need to use as much for sure. Im going to try it!
Great video will have to give this a try 👍
Thanks!
I use Ararat Armenian bourbon. So delicious.
I love bourbon flavor!
Thank you for this video! I plan to try it! You sure named your channel the right name. Useful Knowledge! :) God bless you!
Thanks and God Bless you also!
Can you make a video on how to make maple syrup?
Wonderful video.
Thanks!
How do you use it when a recipe calls for a teaspoon of vanilla extra? Do you just open up the jar and get the liquid or is there another step that needs to be taken after a few months?
Hi. I just open it and get a teaspoon. I don’t shake the jar first. I still shake the jar every now and then but not before I get a teaspoon.
When we are done making the first vanilla extract would we be able to reuse the same vanilla beans to make more? If so how many more times could we repeat the process.
Hi. I have read where folks do reuse the vanilla. I understand that it takes longer for the extract to get ready for use on the second time around.
@@useful.knowledge thank you
Can you still smell the bourbon after 2 months?
In May 2022 I made a Jim Beam/Madagascar bean blend
(with 750ml/3oz bean ratio)
and it still smells VERY strongly like bourbon 6 months later... I mean it is STILL very boosy smelling!
It's so confusing for a new extracter with all the approaches out there. :\
Hi. Mine smells like vanilla extract at two months. I don’t have that whiskey/bourbon smell at that point. Did you by chance shake them up every few days?
When it’s finished, do you leave the beans in? Is there a use for used beans?
Hi. I leave then in the extract. Some folks have commented that they reuse them in another batch but I alway use fresh beans.
@@useful.knowledge .thanks. I thought I read someone say one time to use them for something else....not another batch. Maybe they dehydrated them for a car deodorizer. Lol. I don’t know
Pour off about half, then refill the jar. That should last a bit, and your second batch finishes faster.
@@CharlesSmith-io9fp . Thanks
I was watching your canning tomatoe video.never seen them canned without water bath or pressure cooker.do they still have the same shelf life?
Hi. This is the open kettle method that was once the recommended method before water bath became recommended. They last as long as water bath but I always say 12-18 months.
You didn't OPEN the jar so we can see what it looks like when it's ready. What did you do with the bean skins?
Send me an email to useful.knowledge.tv@gmail.com and I’ll send you a pic of the exact jar in the video. I haven’t even opened it yet but will be in the next few weeks because my other jar is about empty. To answer your question, I just leave the beans in the jar.
Costco often has vanilla at a decent price
I see you used all of your vanilla in one jar, most I see is ones that split the vanilla and use two per jar. What is the difference.
Hi. It makes the vanilla extract ready in about a month versus 6-12 months with two in a jar.
Do you strain mix with vanilla beans after the processing time is over?
Hi. I’ve actually never thought about that. I usually just leave them in the jar but I like your idea! I think that I will strain them. Thanks!!
Useful knowledgeable alright! 😉 can I ask, do you have to sterilise the jars? x Thanks!
Hi. I wash them with dish washing soap or in the dishwasher but I don’t heat them up to sterilize them. I figure the alcohol will kill any contamination.
Useful Knowledge that’s what I figured but I thought I’d double check! X
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Do you reuse the beans in another jar or just add liquor back into the jar or don’t reuse the beans
Hi. It takes me about 6 months to use up an 8oz jar so I always make a new jar. I think you could probably add some bourbon back in once it got about halfway used. I have heard of some folks reusing the beans but I think they would be weakened in flavor.
Please note that your vanilla beans come from Indonesia, not Tahiti.
Hi. I checked into this because I’ve only purchased Tahitian vanilla for about the past two years. Apparently “Tahitian” vanilla beans are now grown in other places around the world.
@@useful.knowledge But, Jamie, it says Indonesia right on the package you're showing us. How can your beans be from Tahiti? I'm surprised no one else commented on this.
I know. I thought Amazon was false advertising the vanilla. Apparently the Tahitian is basically a variety not necessarily where it’s grown. It’s interesting reading.
@@useful.knowledge I understand. That makes sense and thank you for letting me know.
@@nadinemclean1671 They grow Tahitian Beans in New Guinea also. I had to ask a vendor about that. Two different beans grown in the same place.
Is it ok to use Scotch?
Hi. Scotch would work!
@@useful.knowledge Thank you
Try captain Morgan’s spiced rum.
You only need is 2 1/2 beans per 8 0z. jar
2.5 beans per jar will work but it’s going to take many months longer to reach the flavor profile needed for baking/cooking.