Mama, I had a huge Maple tree by my garden and needed to cut some good size branches off of it because they were blocking out the sun light. I spent some time and cut the thickest parts of the branches down to use as chips for smoking on the grill. I have several boxes of these chips and have several large sized freezer bags full of soaked chips in the deep freezer.
When I want to smoke chicken, pork or fish, I like to use the maple chips some times. The chips do give a nice maple flavor and it is a nice way to not waste my syrup that cost 18.00 for a small jug, lol.
One of my favorites though using the syrup is to make Maple Glazed Carrots.
I slice my carrots, 4 medium sized.
Melt a couple of tablespoons of butter in a non stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the carrot slices and gently saute until the slices start to become aldente.
Add 1/2 cup of Maple Syrup to coat the carrots and cook gently until glaze sets.
I might add a pinch of salt or a dash of cinnamon depending on the mood I'm in.
When I want to smoke chicken, pork or fish, I like to use the maple chips some times. The chips do give a nice maple flavor and it is a nice way to not waste my syrup that cost 18.00 for a small jug, lol.
One of my favorites though using the syrup is to make Maple Glazed Carrots.
I slice my carrots, 4 medium sized.
Melt a couple of tablespoons of butter in a non stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the carrot slices and gently saute until the slices start to become aldente.
Add 1/2 cup of Maple Syrup to coat the carrots and cook gently until glaze sets.
I might add a pinch of salt or a dash of cinnamon depending on the mood I'm in.