Jean S Preserved Root Ginger Recipe

Name: Jean S Preserved Root Ginger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh gingerroot; dry sherry (enough to cover)

Preserve the vibrant zing of fresh ginger all year round with this easy, make-ahead recipe! Inspired by a family tradition, this method allows you to quickly grab perfectly preserved ginger whenever your recipes call for it. Perfect for adding a spicy kick to stir-fries, curries, marinades, or even baked goods. Make a large batch when ginger is in season and enjoy its delicious flavor throughout the year. This recipe keeps indefinitely in the fridge!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 58.6 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 4.4 (9 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jean S Preserved Root Ginger

1 lb fresh gingerroot
dry sherry (enough to cover)

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How to Make Jean S Preserved Root Ginger

Peel approximately 1 pound of fresh root ginger and cut it into 1-inch pieces.
Pack the ginger pieces tightly into clean, sterilized glass jars, leaving about ½ inch of headspace.
Pour dry sherry over the ginger, ensuring it's completely submerged. Leave about ½ inch of headspace in the jar.
Seal the jars tightly with lids.
Store the jars in the refrigerator. The ginger will keep indefinitely; the sherry can be used in marinades or cooking as desired.