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Slide Show: Portland Pantry

August 25, 2012

Bee Local Honey: Powellhurst ($13)

This hyper-local honey is sourced from backyard hives around town, expressing the terroir of individual neighborhoods.

Photography by Michael Novak

Alma Chocolate: Lavender Salted Caramel Sauce ($8)

The gem of Sarah Hart’s caramel sauces, this lightly floral favorite begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Photography by Michael Novak

Blossom Vinegars: Blueberry Basil ($14)

Fresh-picked local fruits and herbs put the essence of Oregon into these vinegars for summery brightness year-round.

Photography by Michael Novak

Pok Pok: Tamarind Som ($16.95)

Add a splash of this sweet-and-sour drinking vinegar to sparkling water or your favorite spirit for an exotic beverage.

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Camden’s Catsup ($3.75)

This gourmet condiment, which garnered local fame at Little Big Burger, is sweetened with honey and spiked with Sriracha.

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Jacobsen Salt Co: flake finishing Sea Salt ($10)

These large, textured salt flakes result from the very slow evaporation of freshly harvested Oregon seawater.

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Choi’s Kimchi Company: Radish Kimchi ($6)

This small-batch kimchi packs a powerful kick of ginger and chile, along with chunks of local daikon radishes.

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Fatdog Mustard ($6)

Not for the faint of heart, this artisanal mustard is bursting with horseradish and spicy serrano peppers.

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Ayers Creek farm: Blackcap Jam ($7)

Tiny blue-black raspberries are harvested from an organic family farm in Gaston to make these rich preserves.

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Abby’s Table: Dream Date Sauce ($6)

Abby’s vegan and gluten-free sauce line includes this concoction of dates, cashew butter, and coconut milk.

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Portland Pepper Sauce: Fresanero Pepper Sauce ($4.95)

Fresno and habanero peppers, vinegar, and salt give this sauce fresh flavor and heat.

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Unbound Pickling: Beatnik Pickled Beets ($8.99)

Beets come alive in a brine of pomegranate and beet-green juice with chai spices, tarragon, and fennel.

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Podnah’s Pit: Texas BBQ Sauce ($6)

Spiked with fruit, anchovies, and coffee, this complex rib-topper is rich and thick with a touch of slow-burn spice.

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Nut-tritious Foods: Hazelnut Butter ($5)

With sunflower and flax seeds in the mix, you can feel good about eating this nut butter with a spoon.

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Kelly’s Jelly: Habanero Pepper Jelly ($6.50)

Made with a blend of bell peppers and fresh habaneros, this jelly balances sweet and heat like a pro.

Photography by Michael Novak

Fifteen local condiments and goodies for your cupboard.

By Allison Jones

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