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| Cloves
Cloves are native to Southeast Asia and thrive in tropical climates. The pink flower buds are picked before opening and dried in the sun where they turn a reddish brown. In the West, cloves are mainly considered a sweet baking spice, though its preserving qualities make it popular for pickling and barbecuing. Whole cloves are a must for studding hams (especially for the holidays). The flavor is quite strong so use sparingly. Because cloves bring out the flavor of beef, add a whole clove to beef stew or a tiny pinch of ground cloves to gravy. |