prunings

Updated: June 1, 2025

The prunings of the vine, being bruised and put into a vat or mash tub, and boiling water poured on them, will produce a liquor of a fine vinous quality, which may be used as vinegar. Another method. To every pound of coarse sugar add a gallon of water; boil the mixture, and take off the scum as long as any rises.

Mary Eaton - The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families