Homemade Browning Sauce (Substitute For Kitchen Bouquet & Gravy Master)

This simple sauce adds a nice color
and flavor to sauces, gravies,
soups, stews and more.

Ingredients:

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup hot (not boiling) water

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon celery seed

1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 

Add the brown sugar to a medium saucepan. Turn fan on above stovetop. Stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula over medium low heat until the sugar begins to melt and turn into a dark syrup. This will take about 10 to 12 minutes. (If it begins to smoke before it darkens, turn the heat lower and remove from the heat briefly before continuing to cook.

Once the sugar darkens, remove from the burner. Very slowly add the hot water while continuing to stir.** (The sauce may steam.) Stir in the spices and vinegar.

Allow to cool. Pour into an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator until needed. Makes about 2/3 cup of sauce.

I save some of my empty
jars to use as I need them.

**If there are hardened pices of brown sugar in the sugar and water mixture, place the saucepan over a low heat and stir continously until the hardened pieces disolve.

Note: Use in gravies, sauces, marinades, soups, stews, roasts and all other meat recipes. Browning Sauce adds flavor and color to dishes. This homemade sauce can be used instead of storebought Gravy Master & Kitchen Bouquet.