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compost into the soil and place a layer of mulch around
the plant to retain moisture and add nutrients.
Plant: Seeds or cuttings
Water: Regularly, to keep the soil somewhat moist;
about 1 inch per week
Harvest: When berries are plump and bright red,
they’re ready for harvest. Pick individually by hand to
avoid getting pricked by thorns.
Care: Prune occasionally to control shape and remove dead branches and flowers.Drying Barberries
Barberries are usually dried in the sun,
but an oven or dehydrator will also do
the trick. To oven-dry, spread the ber-
ries onto a baking sheet and heat in the
oven on the lowest temperature setting
until completely dry; prop open the oven
door to prevent cooking.In the Kitchen
Dishes: Rice, stews, sauces, preserves,
syrups
Prep: Use dried barberries whole or
crush them using a mortar and pestle.
Plump up dried berries with a quick, light
fry over the stove.
Serve: Toss berries into rice pilafs and
couscous, stuffings, and stews. Crushed,
they can be added to ground beef, meat
rubs, or marinades, serving as a sweet-
tart counterpoint to beef, lamb, chicken,
or game meats. Naturally, barberries
make wonderful desserts, jams, and jel-
lies; they give a sour punch to fruity pie
fillings and muffins.SUBSTITUTIONS
- Dried sour cherries
- Dried cranberries
- Dried currants
PAIRINGS
Fruits and Vegetables:
apples, bananas, cherries,
lemons, onions, oranges, raisins,
raspberries, strawberries
Proteins: almonds, beef,
cheeses, chicken, duck, game,
lamb, pistachios, pork, veal,
venison
Seasonings: allspice, bay leaf,
cardamom, cinnamon, cloves,
coriander seeds, cumin, dill,
garlic, lemon juice and zest, mint,
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