turbinado sugar or brown sugar

[triplebq]

Anybody use turbinado sugar in place of brown sugar ? Have been told to use on rubs for pork and ribs for a better bark .... any truth to this ?

 

[jjwdiver]

I often use both, or turbinado instead of any "white" sugars.

 

[travcoman45]

The turbinado will take more heat before it darkens then the brown sugar. Really depends on how high a heat yer plannin on usin.

I've used both, an they work, best thin ta do is try em both an see how they work out fer ya. I use turbinado on my poultry cause I smoke it at a higher temp an it don't darken up so much.

 

[pineywoods]

I have switched to turbinado in my rubs and find it doesn't darken or burn like brown sugar can at times. It also doesn't clump up like brown sugar which is nice in rubs

 

[jdt]

I started using it half and half with brown sugar with good results, I also like that fact its larger grains, easier to mix the rubs.

 

[grouper sandwich]

I've used both also, but prefer brown sugar. It's really just a matter of personal taste. Best way to find out is to make up some rub with both and smoke away. That seems like a win/win situation to me!

 

[triplebq]

Thanks to each of you . I am looking for some today .

Buddy

 

[pit 4 brains]

I use turbinado. I like the texture and the flavor. In a straight taste test between brown, white, and "naturally blonde", I like the natural stuff so that's what I use. Shoulda opted for a poll on this subject..

 

[sqwib]

Turbinado definitely for Butts, due to the long cooking time, but will use brown sugar on ribs if there's no turbinado around.

 

[triplebq]

Go ahead and make one ( a poll ) . That is a good ideal . I was shopping for information . Thanks for your opinion as well .

Buddy

 

[2kewl]

I now use Turbinado for everything in the house -- don't buy white anymore.

 

[carpetride]

Mostly Turbinado but still do use some Dark Brown.

 

[pepseamani]

Turbinado is great! I just used it for the first time on ribs last night. There were not any crystals on the meat after cooking for a few hours. I would be curious how it stands up to a seven day brine. Looks good for bacon.

 

[tasunkawitko]

put me down for turbinado, too, for all the reasons mentioned above. another good reason is that it is dry. my experience with brown sugar is that you get clumpy rub.

 

[sweet chops bbq]

Turbinado has replaced brown sugar on all my rib and butt rubs. As previously stated it doesnt clump up provides a really nice bark.

 

[buffalosmoke]

Another for Turbinado....it's all I've been using in my rubs for several years now. It's really nice on oatmeal too.

 

[richoso1]

I switched to turbinado sugar a few years back, and my experience is much like Pineywoods. Give it a try, and make your decision afterwards.