Easy to prepare sugar shack menu at home

The sugar shack season is in full swing and it's the perfect time to enjoy a delicious sugar shack menu without even leaving the comfort of your home! At l’épicier, we have everything you need to recreate that warm atmosphere and traditional flavors right in your kitchen. No need to book weeks in advance or wait in line to enjoy those sweet and savory delights we all look forward to each year.

Armed with our quality products, you can transform your dining room into a real sugar shack for a festive meal with family or friends. Here's how to prepare a feast worthy of the best Quebec maple groves with products from l’épicier.

A good pea soup

Nothing evokes traditional Quebecois meals like a steaming pot of pea soup. Use canned pea soup, which gives you all the comfort of this classic without the hours of preparation. Personalize it by adding cubes of salt pork, ham, or bacon to add depth of flavor.

Do you like to get hands-on? Our frozen vegetables are a great time-saver! Diced carrots, chopped white onions, spaghetti mix, or soup mix are the perfect base for recreating the family recipe you inherited from Grandma.

The essential proteins of the cabin

A sugar shack meal wouldn't be complete without several variations of delicious Quebec pork! For a truly authentic experience, you can recreate the little sausages in syrup, a classic at most sugar bushes. We also offer artisanal maple sausages prepared using traditional methods, perfectly sweetened. Simply roast them in a hot pan to bring out their full flavor.

Le bacon craft l’épicier, meanwhile, will bring that smoky and sweet touch that goes perfectly with the rest of the menu. Choose the cooking method that suits youAnd don't forget to collect the cooking fat: it can be useful for enhancing the flavors of other dishes in the future.

The different varieties of ham l’épicier are also perfect for your meal. And our maple country pâté et rabbit terrine with blueberries and maple can be added to traditional dishes to vary the pleasures!

And why not a good pie!

Our four-game meat pie is a bold choice that adds a sophisticated touch to your traditional meal. If you prefer something more classic, the famous Lac-Saint-Jean meat pie will satisfy your expectations with its generous filling and golden crust.

For those who like to make their own pie, our beef and pork pie cubes l’épicier are the perfect solution. Defrost them, and voilà, they're ready to use in your favorite recipe!

Traditional accompaniments

No sugar shack menu would be complete without the famous baked beans . Whether you choose maple or tomato baked beans, we recommend warming them with a little bacon fat to enhance their flavors.

Don't forget to add pickled beets to your table. Their tangy-sweet flavor provides a perfect contrast to the rich proteins and refreshes the palate between bites.

Sweet Maple Treats

The range of maple recipes you can prepare is wide, you will probably need a lot of syrup! With l’épicier, you've certainly stocked up on some to celebrate the sugaring-off season in style, haven't you? You'll be able to make your own farts, pouding chômeur, and grandpères en syrup without worrying about going to the grocery store to buy more.

We also have St-Hubert's frozen sugar pie , a true delight that captures the very essence of a sugar shack. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for even more enjoyment. And of course, no sugar shack menu would be complete without pancakes or crepes drizzled with maple syrup. Our buttermilk pancake mix makes it easy to prepare fluffy, airy pancakes that will perfectly absorb the maple syrup.

Tips for Serving Your Sugar Shack Meal

To create the perfect ambiance, serve all dishes in the center of the table on rustic serving platters. Encourage your guests to serve themselves as they would in a real sugar shack.

Add a playlist of traditional Quebec music in the background, and you'll be transported to the warm atmosphere of a maple grove!

Don't forget to bring fresh bread to accompany your dishes and mop up the delicious sauces. A Quebec craft beer or local cider will perfectly complement this feast.

A stack of crepes placed on a plate with maple syrup for a sugar shack menu

With the products of l’épicier, recreating the sugar shack experience at home has never been easier. You can enjoy these authentic flavors whenever you want, without the hassle of booking or traveling. So, why wait? Gather family and friends around a well-stocked table and celebrate our beautiful Quebec tradition together.

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