Save The Vanilla Bean! Or Not?

[BarbaraS]

Okay, so I want to make that Vanilla Cider Pork with Pears recipe and it calls for the sacrifice of a vanilla bean and its innards.

But it's only going to be cooked for a few minutes.

Can it be reused? Can it be saved for later use?

Barbara~~~wants to save the bean...

[Trixxee]

The first two times I made this I actually used vanilla extract because I didn't have a bean and I didn't want to spend $9, yes $9 on ONE at the store. I've since found a mail order place where they are about 1/4 of the price. Turned out fine with the extract!

[cjs]

The only problem I can see, Barbara is if the bean picks up too much flavor from the dish. I reuse mine quite a few time (in fact some of my kaluha has 5 or 6 beans in it after a few batches), but I only use them in the kaluha.

Wish I could help more. someone will come along and help.

[BarbaraS]

True that, Jean. And oh my, it was a wonderful dish!

Barbara

[Trixxee]

Sure - I get them from Olive Nation. And I'm glad you liked the dish!

http://www.olivenation.com/Premium-Bourb...s-P84.aspx

[BarbaraS]

Holy cow Trixee!! What a site!! Thank you!!!

Barbara

[cjs]

do I dare go there??????????????????

I was right - should not have gone...

White Truffle & Parmesan Cheese Sauce - hmmm, this is something to play with. Bechamel + truffle oil +parmesan - oh yes.

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[piano226]

Hi,

I just purchased 1/2 a lbs from Amazon for 27.69 +free shipping. Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans.

[farnfam]

Is it too late to add, I rinsed the bean off well and stuck it in a bottle of vodka with some Splenda. The vodka is great, I don't notice any pork taste......but then again, I wouldn't

[BarbaraS]

Trixee,

Please do share this online site that is 1/4 of the regular price...

Barbara