Black Mission Fig Dark Balsamic

Our Black Mission Fig Balsamic is made with natural figs infused into our authentic 12 year dark balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy. Great harmony, rich and full of fig flavor.  Perfect for salads or used in marinades.  Pairs perfectly with our Walnut Oil, Blood Orange, Eureka Lemon, Mushroom & Sage, Basil, and Chipotle Olive Oils.

All ultra-premium EVOO’s, Blood Orange Olive Oil, Eureka Lemon Olive Oil, Persian Lime Olive Oil, Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil,  and Roasted French Walnut Oil.

Beef, Pork, Poultry, Wild Game, Waterfowl, Lamb

All Vegetables

Drizzle over Cheeses, Ice-Cream, and Fruits….

Combine 2 parts Olive Oil with 1 part Black Mission Fig Balsamic.  Whisk together and serve.  To emulsify dab in a small amount of dijon mustard or light mayo and continue whisking.  Oil and balsamic will become creamy in appearance.  Refrigerate remaining amount for up to 3 days.

Combine equal parts Black Mission Fig Balsamic with equal parts Olive Oil. We recommend preparing just enough to cover the protein. Place in zip-lock bag and squeeze out air. Place in refrigerator for at least six hours.

Note: For Fish, Seafood (catches from the water) we recommend rubbing the Olive Oil into the raw protein in the absence of the balsamic vinegar for approximately 30 minutes. We recommend NOT using balsamic during the marinade step to prevent the acidic balsamic from breaking down the delicate protein.  Instead, combine Olive Oil and Black Mission Fig Balsamic and use to drizzle over the finished product.

Our true aged Italian balsamics are naturally reduced through the aging process and without the addition of thickening agents such as high fructose corn syrup or molasses.  If you desire a thicker balsamic to use as a glaze or reduction then simply heat two times the amount needed in a small saucepan over medium to medium-high heat with constant stirring.  As the balsamic starts to reduce it will pull to the sides of the pan.  Remove reduction from heat just prior to desired thickness as the balsamic will continue to reduce until cooled.  Alternatively, reduce to desired thickness and place reduction in bowl over an ice bath.  As a rule of thumb 1/4 cup will reduce to approximately 50% within 3-5 minutes.  Reductions or “glazes” can be used as BBQ sauces, finishing glazes for fish, drizzled over ice-cream.

Using our Black Mission Fig Balsamic is super simple and if you can use a tablespoon, which we know you can, then you can master any application.   Please keep in mind; flavors are fairly flexible across recipes.  For example, if a recipe calls for Black Mission Fig Balsamic and you only have Pomegranate, Black Cherry, Raspberry Balsamics we’d say go for it.  Most importantly, experiment and have fun!

Serving size 1Tbs, Calories per serving = 39, Fat Calories = 0, Total Fat = 0g, Sodium = 5mg, Total Carbs = 7g, Sugars = 7g, Protein = 0g.  Acidity 6.0%.  Weight Watchers Points = 0 for 1st tablespoon.

Ingredients: Cooked grape must, Mother (required to commence acetic acid fermentation), naturally occurring sulfites from grapes, all-natural Black Mission Fig flavoring.  SUGARS & SODIUM ARE NATURALLY OCCURRING FROM THE GRAPES.  NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, NO CARAMEL COLORING, NO SWEETENING OR THICKENING AGENTS!  GLUTEN FREE!