Organic Ginger Syrup

Organic Ginger Syrup.

Delicious small batch crafted ginger syrup using organic ingredients. Add to pancakes, cocktails, meats, desserts and more.

Ingredients: Organic cane sugar, organic ginger and organic lemon juice.

11oz.

 Old Friends Farm, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Recipes:

Ginger Glazed Chicken

 2 pounds chicken thighs, skin on, bone in

1 pound carrots, chopped into 1 inch pieces

2 large yellow onions, 1 inch slices

1 large bell pepper, 1 inch slices

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 T coconut oil

1/4 cup ginger syrup

1 T sesame seeds

Salt & pepper to taste

(1/2 t red pepper flakes, if desired)

 Garnishes:

1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Lime wedges

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.  In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients (except garnish) together and season well with salt and pepper.  In a sauté pan, roasting pan or cast iron pan coated lightly with oil on medium-high heat,  sear the chicken thighs first, skin side down until brown then flip and continue cooking until brown, about 6-8 minutes total.

Remove the chicken and add the rest of the bowl to the pan.  Sauté for 5 minutes then top with chicken, skin side up.  Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until juices run clear when chicken is pierced and veggies are cooked thru.  Serve family-style on platter with rice (or preferred grain).

Ginger Orange Pork Chops

 2 pork chops

2 tablespoons ginger syrup

1 tablespoon orange juice

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste

This recipe is great on the grill, but broiling is also very tasty.  Mix together all ingredients and coat pork chops.  Leave in refrigerator to marinate at least 30 minutes, but let the chops sit out at room temperature for a few minutes before cooking.  Preheat broiler, place chops in oven for 5-7 minutes, flip over and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.  Let rest 3 minutes before serving.

Ginger Glazed Hakurei Turnips, Parsnips, or Carrots

 1 pound of hakurei turnips, parsnips, or carrots (or a mix)

1/2 tablespoons salt

1 teaspoons pepper

2 tablespoons ginger syrup

2 tablespoons fat (olive oil, butter, coconut oil, lard, etc. - pick your favorite)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Chop veggies into roughly 1 inch pieces.  Combine all ingredients and place in a single layer in a roasting pan or cast iron skillet.  Roast in oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. 

Sautéed Ginger-Soy Cabbage

 1/2 lb bok choy, savoy, or napa cabbage, chopped to thin ribbons

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

2-3 scallions, chopped

1 tablespoons ginger syrup

1 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

2 teaspoons sesame oil

Combine scallions, soy sauce, and ginger syrup in a small bowl. Heat skillet or wok to medium high heat and coat with sesame oil.  Add cabbage and garlic to pan and toss for 2 minutes. Add ginger-soy-scallion mixture and continue to mix for 1 minute.  Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing

 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (black sesame seeds are a beautiful color contrast)

2 tablespoons ginger syrup

2 tablespoons soy sauce  or tamari

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 scallion, finely chopped

Juice of 1/2 a lime

1/3 cup neutral oil (olive, grapeseed, etc.)

2 teaspoons sesame oil

Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden. Combine all ingredients except oil. Whisk in oils, pouring in a slow and steady stream until fully combined.  Add in sesame seeds.  Keeps well in the refrigerator for about one week.  Makes one cup.

Beverages

 Los Viejos Amigos Especial

 2 ounces spiced rum

2 tablespoons ginger syrup

3 ounces apple cider

3 ounces sparkling water

Combine all ingredients & serve over ice in a highball glass.

Ginger Syrup Switchel

This vinegar and ginger drink became known as Haymaker's Punch in the 19th century when it was served to quench farmers' thirst during the hay harvest.  For a more traditional take, see the switchel recipe using our dried ginger. 

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoon ginger syrup

Pinch of salt (optional)

1 cup sparkling (or still) water

Combine ginger syrup and apple cider vinegar in a glass or jar.

Shake or stir before serving.

Pour over ice or mix with additional sparkling water, if desired.

Start with the recipe and then adjusting to your liking.

Ginger Mojito

1.5 ounces light rum

1 tablespoon ginger syrup

1 tablespoon lime juice

6 mint leaves

2 ounces sparkling water

1 lime wedge

Place mint leaves in the bottom of a glass, add ginger syrup, lime juice, and rum.

Muddle all ingredients

Add ice and top with sparkling water

Garnish with lime slice

Gingertini

2 ounces premium vodka

2 tablespoons ginger syrup

Juice of 1/2 lime

Lime peel, for garnish

Combine ingredients, shake & serve in a chilled martini glass.

Homemade Ginger Ale

3 tablespoons ginger syrup

3/4 cup sparkling water

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Fill a glass with ice, add ingredients and stir. Adjust proportions to taste.

Ginger Lemonade

3 tablespoons ginger syrup

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup cold water (flat or sparkling)

 Fill a glass with ice, add ingredients and stir. Adjust proportions to taste.