How to Use brown sugar in a Sentence

brown sugar

noun
  • So if there’s any lumps of brown sugar, now’s the time to work it out.
    New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
    Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the brown sugar and pour the wine around the sides of the casserole.
    Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Whisk in the brown sugar, syrup, flour, vanilla and salt.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Stir in the syrup, brown sugar, lime zest and juice, butter, and salt.
    The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The onions should be almost the color of dark brown sugar.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Add the onions and brown sugar to the pot or Dutch oven and reduce the heat to medium-low.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Look for notes of brown sugar, leather, caramel, and maple on the palate, with a healthy dose of tannins.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Buy a pre-seasoned beef brisket and rub it with brown sugar.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Add to the pan along with the lime juice and brown sugar, adding extra juice, sugar, or salt to taste.
    Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Cover a 5 to 6lb round of beef all over with 3oz light brown sugar and leave in the fridge for two days.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Combine the chili garlic sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar in a bowl.
    USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Classic Old Forester notes of maple, vanilla, and brown sugar lead the palate, with a nice dash of heat and spice along for the ride.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
  • The beer was brewed with cassia bark, brown sugar, raisins and, in a first for the distillery, toasted rice.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2023
  • To finish off the meal, opt for the brown sugar crystal jelly or milk mochi.
    Caroline Shin, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The middle size holds 1-pound of brown sugar and even has a a sugar saver that keeps it soft and clump free.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Add the soy sauce and brown sugar and cook until the sugar dissolves.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Step 4: Place three tang yuan in a bowl and add a large ladle of brown sugar ginger soup.
    Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
  • This brown sugar ham is packed with flavor thanks to a sweet cola and whiskey glaze.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, crushed rosemary, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Make the crumble: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
    The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • And the cocktails, like the Tootsie Trade (mezcal, apple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar) are off the scale.
    Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2023
  • Place flour, maple syrup, butter, cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a blender.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Add bacon pieces to a medium-size bowl; toss with brown sugar.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The tang of the apple cider combined with the Worcestershire balances out the sweetness from ketchup and brown sugar.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The paste is cooked with aromatics, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup and brown sugar.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Baraghani’s recipe calls for a kosher salt and brown sugar dry rub, massaged all over the bird at least 12 hours or up to two days before the big day.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 27 Oct. 2022
  • And the milk tea, lightly sweetened by brown sugar, was pleasant enough.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Use all corn syrup, dark brown sugar and up the vanilla to 1 tablespoon.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2022
  • On top, a shortbread mixture of brown sugar, flour, and butter adds a bit of crumble to each slice.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023

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