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On the jar: Smokequay Spago Balsamic–walnut

shake · vinaigrette

★ STARRED KITCHENPrep 5 min

Smokequay Spago Balsamic-Walnut

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

From a starred kitchen & national award winner.

Ratio

Ratio by volume: Balsamic 45 ml, Sherry Vinegar 15 ml, Dijon Mustard 15 ml, Mixed Herbs 8 ml, Salt 1 ml, Pepper 1 ml, Olive Oil 120 ml, Walnut Oil 80 ml
Balsamic 45 mlSherry Vinegar 15 mlDijon Mustard 15 mlMixed Herbs 8 mlSalt 1 mlPepper 1 ml

Ingredients

  • Balsamic — 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (45 ml)
  • Sherry Vinegar — 1 Tbsp sherry-wine vinegar (15 ml)
  • Dijon Mustard — 1 Tbsp Dijon (15 ml)
  • Shallot — 1 small shallot, minced
  • Mixed Herbs — ½ Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (thyme/tarragon/chives/parsley) (7.5 ml)
  • Salt — ¼ tsp kosher salt (1.25 ml)
  • Pepper — ⅛ tsp black pepper (0.62 ml)
  • Olive Oil — ½ cup EVOO (120 ml)
  • Walnut Oil — ⅓ cup walnut oil (79.92 ml)

Method

  1. Pour to the lines in order (bottom → top): Balsamic, Sherry Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Mixed Herbs, Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil, Walnut Oil.
  2. Add finishing notes: Shallot, Salt, Pepper.
  3. Cap the jar and shake until emulsified.

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Provenance

Austrian-American California chef of Spago and CUT; James Beard Outstanding Chef with Michelin recognition in the CUT / Spago lineage. Early adopter of open-kitchen California cuisine.

Originally published as Spago Balsamic–Walnut Vinaigrette.

Adapted from a Wolfgang Puck recipe (Wolfgang Puck / Twin Cities 2014 vinaigrette primer).

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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 Wolfgang Puck / Twin Cities 2014 vinaigrette primer (published as “Spago Balsamic–Walnut Vinaigrette”). Full citation lives in Provenance.

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