Browning Sauce Substitute for Kitchen Bouquet or Gravy Master
Elevate your homemade gravies, stews, and roasts with this easy and flavorful Browning Sauce Substitute, a perfect alternative to Kitchen Bouquet or Gravy Master. Made with just four pantry staples—sugar, water, a beef bouillon cube, and a touch of salt—this DIY recipe delivers a rich caramelized depth of flavor and a glossy, dark hue to your dishes. In just 10 minutes, you'll create a versatile sauce that's ideal for enhancing a wide range of savory recipes. This simple yet effective cooking hack ensures you never run out of this culinary essential, while allowing you to control the ingredients in your kitchen. Plus, it stores beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a month, making it a go-to condiment for home chefs who demand both convenience and quality.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup (divided into 1/4 cup and 3/4 cup portions) water
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Add the sugar to a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan.
Turn the heat to medium-low and allow the sugar to heat slowly. Once it begins to melt, stir constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent burning.
Continue cooking the sugar until it fully melts and turns a deep caramel color. This process should take about 5-7 minutes. Be cautious, as the sugar will be extremely hot.
Once the sugar is a rich brown color, very carefully and slowly add 1/4 cup of water to the pan. Be mindful of the hot steam that will rise during this process.
Stir the mixture continuously until the caramelized sugar and water are fully combined.
Add the beef bouillon cube and stir until it dissolves completely, followed by the remaining 3/4 cup of water.
Add the salt and continue to stir. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly and meld the flavors.
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Use the sauce sparingly to darken and flavor your gravies, stews, or roasted dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1499 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
