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Intensely aromatic dried flower buds with a warm, sweet, and slightly bitter flavor. Cloves are used sparingly in both sweet and savory dishes across many world cuisines.
Use whole cloves studded into hams, onions, or oranges. Ground cloves work in baking, chai, and spice rubs. Very potent — use just 2-3 whole cloves or a pinch of ground. Remove whole cloves before serving.
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