Sour Cream is among the simplest condiments to prepare.

To create homemade sour cream, mix 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar in a glass jar. Cover the top with a breathable paper towel secured by a rubber band and allow it to sit at room temperature for 24 hours.

Ingredients and Tools

• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream

• 2 teaspoons white vinegar

• Glass jar (such as a Mason jar)

• Paper towel and a rubber band

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Pour the heavy cream into your clean glass jar.

• Stir in the white vinegar with the heavy cream

• Cover the jar tightly with the lid and shake it well for about one minute to mix the ingredients.

• Take off the lid, cover the with a breathable paper towel and fasten it securely with a rubber band.

• Let the jar sit undisturbed on your kitchen counter at room temperature for 24 hours.

• After 24 hours, check your jar, you should have a slight separation in cream when a clear or yellowish liquid (whey) accumulates at the top or bottom—is perfectly normal during the culturing or chilling stages. You can easily mix the liquid back in for a smoother consistency, or drain it if you prefer a thicke stir the mixture thoroughly, replace the lid on the jar, and move it to the refrigerator to chill and set further before serving

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