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Post by sweetleaf on Aug 1, 2007 22:47:15 GMT 1
Marrow Recipe First grow your marrow. ;D Large courgettes will do fine. Peel entire marrow finely, slice lengthways through seedy bit and scoop seeds from both sides, fill one side with sausagemeat (or Sosmix the veggie alternative) and the other with sage and onion stuffing. Put both sides back together and wrap in foil, bake for a couple of hours on Gas mark 4 and serve sliced. If youre feeling flush, drape the marrow with streaky bacon before wrapping  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 2, 2007 7:45:59 GMT 1
That sounds nice. Guess what? OH hates marrows.....
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Post by emseypop on Aug 2, 2007 8:15:48 GMT 1
Never tried marrow, OH always talks about being forced to eat marrow as a kid as his M&D grew them on thier lottie, so I haven't even attempted to grow them this year but it does sound like a nice idea.
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 2, 2007 8:17:22 GMT 1
Never tried marrow, OH always talks about being forced to eat marrow as a kid as his M&D grew them on thier lottie, so I haven't even attempted to grow them this year but it does sound like a nice idea. A courgette is just a baby marrow. If you eat a courgette you are eating marow. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 2, 2007 8:25:57 GMT 1
In my previous life I used to make Marrow and Ginger jam, very nice but odd as I don't like Ginger at all!
Marrows are a hangover from the shortages of the old days I think. They had absolutely no flavour but had to be used as they were so plentiful. My Nanna used to force us to eat them too.
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 2, 2007 8:26:50 GMT 1
In my previous life I used to make Marrow and Ginger jam, very nice but odd as I don't like Ginger at all! Marrows are a hangover from the shortages of the old days I think. They had absolutely no flavour but had to be used as they were so plentiful. My Nanna used to force us to eat them too. I have made marrow rum a few times |
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Post by emseypop on Aug 2, 2007 8:36:31 GMT 1
I've never tried courgette either sleepy  I've led a sheltered life. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Aug 2, 2007 9:53:31 GMT 1
That sounds rather nice. I'm popping up to the allotment at lunchtime and ther may well be a large courgette there.
I dread asking this Sleepy but what is marrow rum?
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Post by Sleepy on Aug 2, 2007 9:59:24 GMT 1
That sounds rather nice. I'm popping up to the allotment at lunchtime and ther may well be a large courgette there. I dread asking this Sleepy but what is marrow rum? You take a marrow and slice an end off. Scoop out the seeds and pack with demerara sugar. Refit the end and secure with masking tape. Hang the marrow up in a net bag or a stocking. Over the next few weeks the sugar will eat into the marrow's flesh. When you can feel the liquid behind the marrows skin, drain into a clean bucket. Add white wine yeast and ferment as you would wine in a demijohn. It's not a spirit, but a variation of a vegetable wine - it's just called marrow rum. home2.btconnect.com/ntruman/wine/marrowrum.htmwww.selfsufficientish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3112 |
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Post by mickthecactus on Aug 2, 2007 10:03:04 GMT 1
Thanks.
Send me a bottle..........
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Post by sweetleaf on Aug 2, 2007 17:00:01 GMT 1
In my previous life I used to make Marrow and Ginger jam, very nice but odd as I don't like Ginger at all! Marrows are a hangover from the shortages of the old days I think. They had absolutely no flavour but had to be used as they were so plentiful. My Nanna used to force us to eat them too. recipe please, for the Jam? |
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Post by sweetleaf on Aug 2, 2007 17:01:54 GMT 1
I like Marrows am I strange? My dad used to scratch our names on them when they were small and we used to watch them grow, then eat "ourselves"  |
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Post by debbiem on Aug 3, 2007 7:44:21 GMT 1
I love them too, and courgettes. They're very versatile aren't they, and pad out stews and casseroles brilliantly. OH slices them thinly and does a couple of Chinese dishes with them with mixed spice, lemon juice, soy and sugar - I'm not exactly sure of the proportions but they are delicious!!!!  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Aug 3, 2007 13:23:05 GMT 1
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Post by debbiem on Aug 3, 2007 14:18:39 GMT 1
The Marrow Jam recipe sounds lovely 4P, bet the ingredients work together a treat. I've just found a Marrow Chutney recipe in my Good Housekeeping Cookbook, here it is though I've never made it; 1.5kg/3lb marrow, peeled and seeded salt 225g/8oz shallots, skinned and sliced 225g/8oz apples, peeled, cored and sliced 12 peppercorns 2cm piece dried whole root ginger 225g/8oz sultanas 225g/8oz demerara sugar 900ml/1 1/2 pints malt vinegar Cut the marrow into small pieces, place in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with salt; cover and leave for 12 hours. Rinse and drain, then place in a pan with the shallots and apples. Tie the peppercorns and ginger in muslin and put in the pan with the sultanas,sugar and vinegar. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the consistency is thick, with no excess liquid. Pot and cover. Makes about 1.75kg/4lb. I doubt if it would make it into any pots if I made that!  We can't WAIT to get an allotment and grow our own veg, we've been on the waiting list for ages. |
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Post by The witch on Aug 3, 2007 15:01:28 GMT 1
I made Marrow rum years ago, but added yeast and the juice of one orange before sealing the top back on again, then hung the marrow in muslin over a jug and then waited patiently. ;D
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Post by emseypop on Aug 3, 2007 15:14:39 GMT 1
I made Marrow rum years ago, but added yeast and the juice of one orange before sealing the top back on again, then hung the marrow in muslin over a jug and then waited patiently. ;D that sounds like a better idea The witch, then you dont have to get all the brewing gear  |
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Post by The witch on Aug 3, 2007 15:17:19 GMT 1
That's very true Emsy ;D If I remember correctly it takes a very long time for the bottom of the marrow to rot allowing the rum out - think mine was ready for Christmas. ;D
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Post by emseypop on Aug 3, 2007 15:20:27 GMT 1
the best things come to those who wait, must try it next year.
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