Something Different

[madbbq]

With no luck in a different group I thought I would post this here.

Has anyone ever used Sucanat in place of brown sugar?  If so, what was your results?

[Metal Mike]

"Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Sucanat® (which stands for Sugar Cane Natural), is a whole unrefined cane sugar. It's made by simply crushing freshly cut sugar cane, extracting the juice and heating it in a large vat."

Had to look that one up, seems it would just be a more expen$ive option & probably won't have the nice flavor profile of regular brown sugar...

[madbbq]

That's what I thought.  I was hoping someone actually used it before. 

[mrbill]

it won't taste like brown sugar, brown sugar has molasses in it

[austin87]

Some guys like turbinado sugar, not sure if this is similar. I like dark brown sugar for almost everything.

[madbbq]

I like using brown sugar too.  I was just looking to try something different.  Here is something I found interesting.

Wholesome! Fair Trade Organic Sucanat is made from 100% certified organic sugar cane in the heart of Costa Rica. Because Sucanat still contains all of the cane’s natural molasses, it has a deep brown color and a distinct, natural molasses flavor that enhances many foods. It is naturally gluten-free, and can be substituted for brown or white sugar or in any recipe and it is especially good in chocolate-based recipes, baked goods, BBQ sauces and marinades.

Hmm...

[Troy]

i'm a big fan of turbinado sugar, as well as powdered honey or cactus honey.

brown sugars caramelize and burn pretty fast

[madbbq]

I heard turbinado sugar has a higher temp resistant to burning.  Never thought of powered honey and really never heard of cactus honey.  Of course, i'm from south la, a long way from cactus country.