Jam » Blackberry Jam 16 oz.

16 oz.

WHAT IS A MAYHAW?

‘May’ is when they are harvested.

‘Haw’ is short for ‘Hawthorne’ berry.

Wild Mayhaws grow in the swamps of South Georgia and are gathered in boats with nets and scoops. The season is only three weeks long, so the harvesting is tough and furious. The Wild Mayhaw berries resemble a pink cranberry and make the best jelly in the world. The delicate flavor is fruity like apple (mayhaw is in the apple family) but with a ‘zing’ left on the tip of your tongue.

Wild Mayhaw jelly is great with toast, bagels, and hot buttered biscuits. This jelly also makes a great condiment served with roasted chicken, turkey, wild game, and as an alternative to mint jelly when served with lamb.

16 oz.

Although you may have thought you merely purchased a jar of Stripling’s Fig Preserves, you also are getting a slight bond with those who lived in prior civilizations. That’s because cultivation and consumption of figs date all the way back to the ancient Roman Empire and even Biblical times, where figs represented peace and prosperity.

And, to be quite honest, when consuming Stripling’s Fig Preserves, we actually do feel very peaceful and prosperous and that all is at least momentarily well with the world.

For a more modern twist, use our fig preserves in this recipe for slightly spiced cookies. We recommend pairing them with a cool glass of milk, or, if you prefer, a hot cup of coffee.

Fig Preserve Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 ½ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 ½ cup Striplings Fig Preserves (well-drained & chopped)*
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside. Combine shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Add in flour mixture and blend until smooth. Add Stripling’s Fig Preserves. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle pecans on top. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

*2 (10 ounce) jars of Stripling’s Fig Preserves will meet the recipe requirement and leave several ounces for other uses!

Bulk or "Pan" sausage, as we like to call it, is a classic favorite. Enjoy any of our flavors in your favorite dishes.

1 unit = 1 lb.

Sausage & Green Beans

1 lb. Stripling's Pan Sausage
2 12 oz. package Green Beans
4 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup red bell pepper
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 8 oz. pkg. feta cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Brown the sausage and drain. Steam green beans according to package directions. Saute the olive oil, garlic, and peppers until tender.

Toss all ingredients together including feta cheese, salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.

Our most popular choice. The sausage is slowly smoked with hickory to develop a richer smoke flavor.

1 unit = 1 lb.

1 lb.(average weight) wedge

Stripling’s Old Fashioned Red Rind Hoop cheese is mild in taste and is wonderful when served as a dessert cheese with melons, berries, and various wines.

But red rind hoop cheese is also great to have on hand in the summer when the squash is coming in fresh from the fields and you feel like whipping up a yummy squash casserole. Our recipe below for Summer Squash Casserole makes an impressive main course in and of itself since the cheese and eggs give heartiness. Pair it alongside sliced fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and other garden vegetables as well as a slice or two of homemade corn bread.

Summer Squash Casserole
4 cups cubed yellow squash
1 medium onion, chopped
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
2/3 cup melted butter
1 pound wedge Stripling’s Old Fashioned Red Rind Hoop Cheese, grated
1 ¾ cup crushed Ritz crackers
Salt and pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, minced

1. Cook squash until crisp to tender. Drain completely. Beat egg and milk together and add to squash. Then stir in onion, ½ of melted butter and ½ of crushed Ritz crackers; add ½ grated cheese. Mix together along with salt, pepper, and garlic.

2. Place into oblong casserole dish greased with butter. Sprinkle remainder of cheese on top, then sprinkle remainder of Ritz crackers on top of cheese.

3. With teaspoon dribble balance of butter over crackers and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes making sure crackers are toasted but not scalded.