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  2. I'm sorry I think you're mistaken by a vast amount of time, it takes 12 months to extract vanilla and the sous vide only shortens that by about 3 months. Also it takes longer for colored alcohols. It isn't necessary to split the beans, it does require 1 oz of bean per 8 oz of alcohol. Also heating alcohol is dangerous as it can explode depending on how you're heating it.

  5. The last ATK episode I saw with Jack he said that there was virtually no taste difference between real vanilla extract and the artificial stuff. I think I'd only use whole vanilla beans if I were making ice cream.

  18. Just use imitation vanilla for baked goods. No one can tell a difference. No. No you can't. Its been proven. Expensive vanilla is a scam.

    The only place real vanilla makes sense is in non baked things where it won't break down from heat. Like folding bean paste into your icecream base before freezing and churning. or making a vanilla infused sugar or cocktail.

  20. So if heating isnt good, what ratio of beans to 1 pint of booze in a mason jar should I use? 1 year or 2 to fully extract? Will it be appreciably and noticeably superior? Thanks for any secrets you can divulge.

  25. Im more interested to know a way to make extract without alcohol, as alcohol can dissipate with heat, which takes the vanilla flavoring compounds with it. Just my theory. Trader Joe actually has a alcohol-free vanilla extract.

  29. This is terrible advice and will make ppl waste a lot of money. The quoted times are laughable and let me know you've never actually made vanilla before.

    Even sous vide, it's 96 hours for a less complex product. And 145f is far too hot.

    6-10 weeks for cold? Try 1-2 years. Unless you are macerating the beans.

  30. I made a magnum of vanilla extract for probably $80; a $30 magnum (1.75L) and $50 for 1/2lb of vanilla beans.
    All the people saying that's $200 of vanilla need to research vanilla. There are different grades of beans and different countries of origin change the price too. When I make vanilla extract I get the lowest grade pods because their visual imperfections and a few broken beans don't matter, just their taste.

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