Sweet Flavor

Sorghum Syrup

About This Entry

Sorghum syrup is pressed and boiled from sorghum cane into a tangy, robust sweetener once a Southern US staple before cane sugar became widely available — that character pairs with Riesling.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

  • brisket
  • cane syrup
  • garlic

At a Glance

Group

Syrups

Classification

Sweet Flavors

Usage intensity

accent

Scientific name

Sorghum bicolor

Scientific Classification

Display name
Sorghum Syrup
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Group
Syrups
Scientific name
Sorghum bicolor

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
accent

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.