6 hot applejack Recipes

peeled fresh ginger (quarter -size slices), star anise, cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish (3 inch sticks), fennel seed, szechuan peppercorns, fresh apple cider, calvados or applejack, for serving, unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons

orange, unsalted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, apple cider, dark rum, applejack, cinnamon sticks (optional)

butter, dark brown sugar, black peppercorns, whole allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, honey, vanilla extract, orange rind strips, lemon rind strips, applejack brandy

butter, boneless pork , cut into strips, applejack or 1/4 cup brandy, salt, black pepper, flour, beef broth, yellow onion, chopped, mushroom, sliced, riesling wine or 1/4 cup white wine, dry red wine, tomatoes, chopped, olives, chopped, pimiento , slivered, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, ruby port, heavy cream, ears baby corn , cut lengthwise into slivers