Cloves - Whole - 2oz

Cloves are among the most potent and aromatic spices in any pantry — small dried flower buds with an almost medicinal intensity that signals warmth and depth in everything they touch. In North African and Levantine cooking, they appear in spice blends, braises, and spiced coffee. Used whole, they infuse gradually; added to a grinder with coffee beans, a single clove transforms the cup. Their essential oil, eugenol, is responsible for that distinctive warm, slightly numbing heat.

Flavor Profile

Potent, sweet, and intensely aromatic with a warm, almost numbing heat. Rich and resinous — a little goes a long way.

Recommended Uses

– Add 2–3 whole to braising liquid for lamb or beef

– Grind with coffee beans for Moroccan spiced coffee

– Use in spiced pickles and preservation brines

– Stud an onion with cloves and add to slow-cooked stocks

– Add to spiced syrups for desserts and drinks

Cooking Tips

Cloves are one of the most assertive spices — use sparingly. Two to three whole cloves are typically sufficient for a pot serving four. Remove before serving.

Details

Origin: Madagascar. Net weight: 2 oz. Packaged in a resealable kraft pouch.