Thank you It really boils down if you add 2 pounds I will be less Not sure exactly on numbers right now
Oh here is a better site explaining the process better (the back of a spoon sure does help to peal )https://www.davidlebovitz.com/candied-ginger/Forgot, but it is 225 degrees (seems so many recipes say it takes like 45 minutes or something)
at least my candy thermometer takes that long for over 5 hours (above site agrees --- it really does boil down to a thick syrup)
I find if you do not pre boil it can taste medicinal
(maybe like a camphor like taste Can not think of right word , but think vicks cough drop)
Speaking of which way easier to make so much more in a 3 gallon pot ,
but right now I am experimenting with soaking over night etc
so seeing what best ways I can make it without using as much gas in Summer heat(now it is cold so doesn't matter)
I also think it is neat to sprout some I wonder if I can grow it not as strong (baby ginger, and skip using so much gas to prepare)
I like the strong spicy flavors though so not sure?
what I buy as baby candy Ginger in health food stores is not as spicy , but still good.
Wonder if I could prepare different , and still get young ginger to be very spicy with less boiling (is what I was trying to express)