Spicy Piloncillo Syrup

Yields:	1 1/2 cups
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1	cup	sugar	granulated
8	ounces	piloncillo syrup	cone, crushed with a heavy mallet
1	cup	water
6	Cloves	garlic	whole
1	stick	cinnamon	3 inch

Note: Piloncillo is an unrefined sugar that comes in a firm cone shape (it's named after the pilon, a conical weight used on scales).

Piloncillo is available at Hispanic supermarkets.

Place water, sugar and spices in heavy one-quart nonreactive saucepan and let sit for 1 hour or longer, until sugar is fully dissolved.

Slowly bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 4-5 minutes.

Allow to cool, then discard spices and pour remaining mixture into a glass bottle.

Keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. This dark syrup dissolves easily in hot coffee drinks.

If you want tender juicy chicken this is it. I used Merlot Wine in lieu of Sherry and thigh meat instead of breast and it really came out great.

Reviewed by Lor Lor