PG Vanilla extraction

[Quoiyaien]

Hey Guys,

I bought some beans for the purposes of doing an extraction with PG...

Thing is, im not sure how much of each to use... I was only going to do one bean to start, but im not sure how much PG to use for optimal extraction/flavour concentration. I am going to prep it like I was baking with it, by slicing open the bean and scraping out the seeds, and then finely chopping the pod.

Anyone have experience/knowledge of how to do a PG vanilla extraction? (Beyond the basic "add vanilla beans to PG" )

So:
How much PG for one bean?
How long to extract?

Thanks!

 

[shelfield]

I just did a coffee extraction today so your post piqued my interest...I saw this article, it may help. I would love to try this but need to find a vanilla bean.

Vanilla Extract: An Insider's View | Vanilla

I would love to have the coffee juice I just made with the vanilla bean...YUM!

 

[ajventi]

I've done coffee, tea and tobacco. I just used as little liquid as possible, with the idea that you'll get the most concentrated flavor that way.

 

[shelfield]

I was looking some more and found this, it is how homesteaders are making extracts. Vanilla, Lemon and Almond. Interesting. How to Make Homemade Extracts - Vanilla, Lemon and Almond

 

[Quoiyaien]

Thanks for the links!

My plan is to prepare the vanilla as I initially mentioned, and use as little PG as I can get away with... I will then taste and adjust accordingly. I just wonder how long it would be necessary to leave it for optimum extraction using PG?

I just got a couple vanillas from TPA (Bavarian Cream, and French Vanilla) to try, but I want a whole bean extract as well. I love a good vanilla!