Making sorgum syrup soon

[Capt J]

This is an annual fall event for us here in Trade TN on our farm. Lots of family and friends come around to help make "molasses". We cut the cane today and will grind it it Thursday to get the juice out. The juice will be cooked over a wood fire in a big pan on Friday.
If you have never had sorghum syrup made in a single batch pan you should. It is great to cook with and is good for you.
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[duglynukem]

Our neighbors grew sorgum in Arizona. I never thought to cook with it.

 

[Capt J]

It may have been grain sorghum they grew; used to feed animals. Sweet sorghum is to make syrup with. We will grind the cane tomorrow and cook syrup Friday.

 

[tomthirtysix]

You could also use it to brew a gluten-free beer.

 

[Capt J]

Sorghum porter is most excellent as well....

 

[tomthirtysix]

Outstanding. Perfect time of year for that style, too.