Hello, I am a housewife from southern Taiwan. My family has a tradition of making their own pineapple wine. This tradition has been going on for generations, and I have played an important role in it. Today, I’d like to share my family’s secret recipe to give you a glimpse of this ancient and magical wine making process.
Making pineapple wine is not an easy task. First, you need to prepare fresh pineapples, preferably fresh fruit in season. Next, you’ll need tools such as a cutting board, knife, large bowl, cotton cloth, glass jar, sugar and sorghum wine. Finally, you need to have patience and perseverance because the whole process can take several months.
First, we need to peel, core and cut the pineapple into small pieces. This process requires care, patience and meticulousness. Next, place the pineapple pieces into a large bowl, add the appropriate amount of sugar, and cover the bowl tightly with a cotton cloth. This process is to allow the pineapple to release its water and sugar content.
For the next few days, we will need to stir the pineapple and sugar mixture once a day to make sure they are evenly mixed together. This process is very important because it helps the pineapple to release more water and sugar, which in turn produces more alcohol. During the stirring process, we also need to pay attention to the taste and smell of the mixture, if there is an unusual taste or odor, it needs to be dealt with immediately.
Next, we need to put the pineapple and sugar mixture into a glass jar and add the right amount of sorghum wine. The quality of the sorghum wine is very important because it affects the quality of the final pineapple wine. Our family brews all of our own sorghum wine because we believe our brewing skills and the quality of the wine is better than commercially available. The amount of sorghum wine added needs to be adjusted according to personal taste and alcohol strength, but in general, enough sorghum wine needs to be added to cover the pineapple and sugar mixture, and then some additional sorghum wine needs to be added to ensure that the sugar in the liquor is fully fermented.
For the next few months, we needed to shake the glass bottles daily to encourage fermentation and mixing. This process requires a great deal of care and patience because if the bottles are not shaken properly, the quality and flavor of the liquor may be compromised. During this process, we also need to check the condition of the wine periodically, and if there are signs of abnormalities or deterioration, we need to deal with them immediately.
After a few months, the pineapple wine is ready to begin to taste. At this point, we need to filter the wine and bottle it for later enjoyment. The filtering process requires great care and attention to avoid any solids or impurities entering the wine. Finally, we can place the glass bottles filled with pineapple wine in a cool, dry place to allow them to further flavor and mature.
Making pineapple wine is a very difficult and time-consuming process, but it is also a very rewarding one. In this process, we not only learn how to make wine, but we also feel the warmth and emotion of our family heritage. Every time we make pineapple wine, it is an important part of our family’s heritage and tradition.
Our family’s recipe has been passed down for generations, and each generation has carried on the tradition. I also hope that this tradition will continue so that more people will learn about this ancient winemaking technique and experience the deliciousness and joy of pineapple wine.
Making pineapple wine requires great care and attention, as well as respect and love for the family heritage and tradition. Our family recipe is also a precious family treasure that needs to be preserved and passed on. We also hope that this ancient winemaking technique will continue to be passed down so that more people can experience this delicious and unique cultural experience.
In the process of making pineapple wine, we need to pay attention to safety and hygiene. Especially in the process of adding sorghum wine and fermentation, we need to avoid the concentration of alcohol and bacterial contamination. Also, we need to use high quality pineapples and sugar to ensure the quality and taste of the liquor. The production of pineapple wine requires great care and attention in order to produce high quality pineapple wine.
In summary, making pineapple wine is a very interesting and meaningful process. Not only do we get to experience the old winemaking techniques and family traditions, but we also get to feel the deliciousness and joy that comes from the liquid. We also hope that this ancient art of winemaking will continue to be passed down to more people, so that more people can learn about this culture and the charm of the food. Let’s go into the world of home brewing and experience the unique charm and deliciousness of pineapple wine.
