What is Balsamic Dressing?
Balsamic dressing is a condiment which is made with balsamic vinegar. The simplest version of this condiment is simply a blend of oil and vinegar, but a range of permutations and variations can be found. There are a range of uses for balsamic dressing, ranging from salads to roast pork, and this dressing is easy to find in the grocery store or to make at home. Before delving into the story of balsamic dressing, it may help to briefly address the product known as “balsamic vinegar.” Traditional balsamic vinegar is a product made from the juice of Trebbiano grapes. The juice is cooked to reduce it and bring out the natural sugars, and the resulting liquid is aged in specialty barrels, sometimes for years, producing a very rich, flavorful product which can be quite costly. The product marketed as “balsamic vinegar” in many grocery stores is actually balsamic vinegar of Modena, a product made with regular wine vinegar which has been adulterated with colorants and sweeteners so that it rese
