Browning sauce – pure white morsel

What is browning sauce?

Caribbean countries use this seasoning in many recipes. Adding simple ingredients like water, sugar and salt to a main dish can add extraordinary color. Caramelizing sugar creates a richer, deeper color than plain sugar. The flavor added is not noticeable, but acts as an enhancer.

homemade jamaican browning sauce

Burnt sugar can be disastrous for most recipes, but it gives this sauce a robust smoky flavor. Adding just a teaspoon or two of homemade seared sauce to flavorful dishes like soups and stews is enough to add flavor. However, a little goes a long way. Too much will make the finished dish a little bitter.

Commercial browning sauce is also available on Amazon, but honestly, when you look at the ingredient list, it can be pretty scary. If you’re looking to buy, Grace and Gravy Master have the highest ratings. However, they all contain additives. So if you want to avoid sodium benzoate and caramel coloring, your best bet is to make your own.

Ingredient list

All you need is: 3 pantry essentials For inexpensive sauces without unnecessary additives, it will take about 15 minutes.

1. brown sugar – Caramelizing sugar is so much fun! Just a touch will balance the flavors and add a kick of flavor. You can use white sugar, but it won’t add as much color or flavor.
2. boiling water It is most effective because it prevents melted sugar from solidifying.
3. salt – Add a pinch to balance the sweetness and reduce the bitterness.

How to make browning sauce

• caramelized sugar – Heat a small saucepan over low heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. (Photos 1-3)
• boiling water – When the sugar starts to foam and turns from light brown to dark brown, add boiling water little by little and stir. Be careful not to let the sugar get too dark or it will become bitter. Note: Be careful when adding hot water as the sugar may scatter and cause burns. (Photo 4)
• cook – Continue stirring for about 5 minutes, add salt and cook until the sauce is done. (Photos 5-6)
• nice – Remove from heat and let cool. Use immediately or bottle and store in the refrigerator.

recipe notes

1. Keep the heat low while caramelizing the browning sauce to avoid the sugar burning too quickly.
2. Keep windows open and fans running to reduce smoke in your kitchen and home.
3. Add the hot water carefully to avoid splattering the sugar. Having melted sugar on your skin is unbearable (I know from experience). You can also do it in your kitchen sink to avoid messy spills and accidents.
4. If it melts and starts smoking before dark, reduce the heat or remove it slightly.
5. If possible, use nonstick pots that are easy to clean.

Precautions for storage

Having a jar of browning sauce on hand makes it super easy to add a little bit to your braised meat. And surprisingly, this slightly sweet sauce adds deliciousness to the cake as well.

Sugar and salt are natural preservatives, so the sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

How to use browning sauce

Many mouth-watering Jamaican recipes enjoy a little browning sauce. For a rich, dark color, add it towards the end of the cooking time.

1. Jamaican brown beef short rib stew
2. slow cooker jamaican brown stew chicken
3. jamaican oxtail stew
4. caribbean black cake
5. jamaican easter spice bread

More time-saving sauce recipes to try

1. peruvian green sauce
2. enchilada sauce
3. peri peri sauce
4. white pizza sauce
5. Mustard BBQ sauce

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This blog post was originally published in March 2022 and updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.