Ingredients

• three Measures of fresh cream
• two measures of Bourbon
• one measure Square Deal Farm maple syrup
• mix ingredients together in a suitable container (I use a mason jar) and chill in the freezer
• enjoy
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• 2 cups apple cider
• 1/3 cup real maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
• 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 3/4 cup butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 14 pounds whole turkey, neck and giblets reserved
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons apple brandy (optional)

Directions

1. Boil apple cider and maple syrup in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in 1/2 of the thyme and marjoram and all of the lemon zest. Add the butter, and whisk until melted. Add salt and ground pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until cold (syrup can be made up to 2 days ahead).
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place oven rack in the lowest third of oven.
3. Wash and dry turkey, and place in a large roasting pan. Slide hand under skin of the breast to loosen. Rub 1/2 cup of the maple butter mix under the breast skin. If planning on stuffing turkey, do so now. Rub 1/4 cup of the maple butter mixture over the outside of the turkey. With kitchen string, tie legs of turkey together loosely.
4. Arrange the chopped onion, chopped celery, and chopped carrot around the turkey in the roasting pan. If desired, the neck and giblets may be added to the vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining thyme and marjoram over the vegetables, and pour the chicken stock into the pan.
5. Roast turkey 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cover turkey loosely with foil. Continue to roast, about 3 to 4 hours unstuffed or 4 to 5 hours stuffed, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and stuffing reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer turkey to a platter, and cover with foil. Reserve pan mixture for gravy. Allow turkey to sit about 25 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.
6. To Make Gravy: Strain pan juices into a measuring cup. Spoon fat from juices. Add enough chicken stock to make 3 cups. Transfer liquid to a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix reserved maple butter mixture with flour to form a paste, and whisk into the broth. Stir in thyme, bay leaf, and apple brandy. Boil until reduced and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
]]> http://squaredealfarm.org/2011/11/maple-roast-turkey-and-gravy/feed/ 0 http://squaredealfarm.org/2010/12/sugarmakerss-beans/ http://squaredealfarm.org/2010/12/sugarmakerss-beans/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:40:33 +0000 Ray Lewis http://squaredealfarm.org/wordpress/?p=59
• 2 pounds Soldier, Yellow Eye or Jacob’s Cattle beans soaked overnight
• 1 pound  smoked bacon cut into 1″ squares
• 1 pint Square Deal Farm Dark Amber Maple Syrup
• 1 entire bulb garlic -minced
• 2 large onions minced
• 1 heaping teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. Put all in a crockpot, mix and cover, but just with water.
2. Let cook on low setting for 8 or more hours. Do not stir, but check occasionally that there is enough liquid to prevent burning.
3. Add more water if necessary.
4. If you use the right bacon, these are so good you’ll be licking the pot!
5. Makes a great side dish for summer barbecues

• 3 sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• sea salt

1. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover them. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let simmer 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Grease a 8×8 inch baking pan.
4. When the sweet potatoes are cool, peel and cut them into large chunks. Arrange them in the prepared pan.
5. In a small saucepan, melt butter, syrup, and brown sugar over a low heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Sprinkle syrup mixture over sweet potatoes. Top mixture with nuts. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
7. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.

Ingredients

• juice of three lemons (about 2/3 cup)
• 1/2 cup Square Deal Farm maple syrup
• 3 cups cold spring water
• ice

Preparation

1. squeeze lemons and strain to remove pulp and pits. add to a pitcher
2. add maple syrup and water. stir well.
3. serve over ice and enjoy.

• 1 chicken, cut up
• 3 cloves garlic, cut up
• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2/3 cup Square Deal Farm dark amber maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/4 cup ketchup (HFCS free)
• salt and pepper

1. Place chicken in a shallow pan and liberally season with salt and pepper.
2. Place remaining ingredients in food processor and blend thoroughly to create sauce.
3. Pour sauce over chicken, cover and place in refrigerator 1-2 hours prior to cooking.
4. Pre-heat, clean and lubricate grill.
5. Place chicken on grill, cover and turn down to low (if gas).
6. Cook chicken approximately 20 minutes per side, or until done.
7. While chicken is cooking, place remaining sauce in a saucepan and reduce over low heat. Brush onto chicken in the last 10 minutes of grilling.

Ingredients

• 1 quart cold water
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1/4 cup maple sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar

Preparation

1. Bring water and ginger to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and stir in maple sugar.
3. Let cool before adding vinegar.
4. Serve Chilled.