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On the jar: Caperhall Maple–caper

shake · vinaigrette

NATIONAL AWARD WINNERPrep 5 min

Caperhall Maple-Caper

Independent adaptation of a publicly published Frank Stitt recipe. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Frank Stitt.

A bright dressing for salads and vegetables.

Ratio

Ratio by volume: Shallot 15 ml, Red Wine Vinegar 15 ml, Maple Syrup 15 ml, Capers 15 ml, Olive Oil 45 ml
Shallot 15 mlRed Wine Vinegar 15 mlMaple Syrup 15 mlCapers 15 mlOlive Oil 45 ml

Ingredients

  • Shallot — 1 tbsp minced shallot (15 ml)
  • Red Wine Vinegar — 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (15 ml)
  • Maple Syrup — 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (15 ml)
  • Capers — 1 tbsp drained capers (15 ml)
  • Salt — pinch salt (1 g)
  • Pepper — pinch pepper (0.3 g)
  • Olive Oil — 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (45 ml)

Method

  1. Pour to the lines in order (bottom → top): Shallot, Red Wine Vinegar, Maple Syrup, Capers, Olive Oil.
  2. Add finishing notes: Salt, Pepper.
  3. Cap the jar and shake until emulsified.

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Provenance

Frank Stitt works in Southern / Birmingham at Highlands Bar & Grill; credentials include James Beard Best Chef: Southeast 2001; James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2018 (Highlands Bar & Grill).

Originally published as Maple–Caper Vinaigrette.

Adapted from a Frank Stitt recipe (Frank Stitt / Food & Wine (tuna scallopine…)).

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FAQ

Can this go in a shake jar?

Yes. Its liquids pour to printed fill-lines, so it can be one of the sauces on a PantryFlex jar.

What do the quantities mean?

Amounts follow the published recipe in household units (with metric in parentheses). On a jar, every sauce scales to the same fill height.

Where did this recipe come from?

Adapted from Frank Stitt / Food & Wine (tuna scallopine…) (published as “Maple–Caper Vinaigrette”). Full citation lives in Provenance.

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