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Homemade Browning Sauce

Homemade browning sauce is made with brown sugar and water, simple to make and great for adding flavor to a variety of dishes, including stews, braised meats and even spicy ginger cakes.
Course Sauce, Seasoning
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
Keyword browning sauce, homemade browning sauce, jamaican browning sauce
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 0.3 cup
Calories 279kcal
Author Tanya

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick pan or skillet

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup warm water

Instructions

  • Place brown sugar in a small non-stick pot over a medium heat. Stir occasionally until the brown sugar starts to melt. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
  • Once the brown sugar has melted, continue stirring constantly until it gets very dark, almost black. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Once the sugar is dark, remove it from the heat and pour in the water, and stir. Allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes to cool down. Use in recipes or store for later use.

Notes

  • Browning can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six months in an airtight container. 
  • This homemade browning does not contain salt. You can season the sauce with a pinch of salt if preferred. 
  • In order to avoid burning or damaging your cookware, I strongly suggest using a nonstick pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 98mg | Sugar: 71g | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg