Hickory Syrup

[vizslas]

I just made some

shag bark hickory syrup. While squirell hunting in Pendelton I found some hickory trees. I brought some of the loose bark home washed and toasted it.Then after simmering a tea of bark and spring water i removed the bark then reduced it by 25% of its volume. Then just add sugar. We ended up with 15 quarts that we processed for our use throught the year. Just as good as maple with a little bit of smokey flavor.

 

[Dinsdale]

I do maple....and know a guy who does birch syrup....and an old timer that taps walnut.

Not exatly like tapping sap, more like a flavored simple sugar syrup.

Hmmmm; I have a shag bark here, I'll have to toy with that idea.

[Pygmy]

VERY interesting... My  ex wife did maple for years and years... Never have had  syrup quite that good since she kicked my sorry butt out...

 

 

[Lawdwaz]

I'm looking to tap something here in the morning...................................................sweet.