Lil' Sorghum

Lil' Sorghum from Food with Roots is a travel-size 3.4 oz bottle of Muddy Pond Sorghum Syrup, one of the heritage sweeteners of Appalachia. Sorghum is earthier and less sweet than molasses, with a rich body that pairs naturally with cornbread and Southern cooking.

At a glance

• Type: Sorghum syrup
• Producer: Muddy Pond, a heritage Tennessee maker using open-kettle cooking
• Size: 3.4 oz travel size
• Character: Deeper and more complex than honey or maple
• Price: $4.00
• Vendor: Food with Roots

Best for

• A first taste of traditional sorghum
• Drizzling over cornbread, biscuits, and pancakes
• Making sorghum butter
• Glazing roasted sweet potatoes and carrots
• An add-on to any Southern pantry order

Pairings

Drizzle straight over cornbread, biscuits, or pancakes, or blend equal parts with butter for a sorghum butter spread. Mix with honey for a complex sweetener, or brush as a glaze on roasted sweet potatoes and carrots.

Flavor profile

Deep, earthy, and rich with a malty molasses character, less sweet and more complex than honey or maple.

About Food with Roots

Food with Roots curates heritage Southern pantry staples, including traditional sweeteners and cornbread mixes.