How to Make Sour Cream: Simple Steps and Solutions
Join me in making easy two-ingredient homemade sour cream and troubleshooting when things don't quite work. We will learn what to look out for when it doesn't set up right.
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Equipment
- 1 pint jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream
- 2-3 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar I honestly couldn't tell the difference between the two.
Instructions
- Add the cream to a clean dry jar.
- Add the lemon juice or vinegar.
- Place the lid on and give it a good shake to mix the ingredients well.
- Take the lid off and cover the jar with some paper towel and secure it in place with a rubber band.
- Leave the jar in a cool place out of direct light for 24 hours.
- Check the sour cream after around 12 hours and if you think it is still quite runny add another teaspoon of your chosen acid. Mix it in well and finish the other 12 hours.
- After 24 hours take the paper towel off the jar and give the sour cream a good mix. It should be nice and thick.
- Put a lid back on the jar. Place the sour cream in the fridge to cool down and set.
- Store in the fridge. It should be fine to use for well over two weeks.
Notes
Don't be afraid to add more acid (lemon or vinegar) it will make for a nice thick sour cream.