Browning Sauce Substitute: Homemade Browning Sauce (+More Great Alternatives!)
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Instructions
Add the brown sugar toa sturdy saucepan or cast-iron skillet - pans or skillets with heavy bottoms work best for evenly conducting the heat. Begin to melt the sugar on its own by stirring it slowly over low heat.
As the sugar meltsit will start to darken the longer it cooks. When the color begins to darken, remove the pan from the heat.
Slowly add the (boiling) hot water while continuing to stir. Once all the water has been added, the final step is to add the salt. Set aside and let the sauce cool completely. *Your sugar may look like it will boil over, use caution when adding the boiling water and start with small amounts!
Use your homemade browning sauce in any recipe that calls for it. Store the extra sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 6 months.
Notes
Light brown sugar is my favorite for caramelizing the sugar and creating the best flavor in my browning sauce. You can use dark brown sugar, or even white granulated sugar, but the flavor is not quite the same.
I suggest a well-ventilated room when making your browning sauce. It tends to smoke quite a bit during the cooking process.
½ cup of water can be heated to boiling in the microwave if desired, use your high power setting and start with 1 ½- 2 minutes. Check the water to see if it has reached a boil, if not, continue heating in 30 second increments.