I need help from my brothers in the south - Page 2

SvilleKid · 03-23-2010, 06:33 PM

I've never seen clear molasses. Lived here 50+ years! Kayo corn syrup is just that, corn syrup. Real molasses should come from sugar cane. What you want for the real stuff will not only say Blackstrap, but will also be "Unsulphured". That means it was made from the squeezings of mature sugar cane. Nun-mature cane is often used as an expedient, but is treated with sulpher dioxide to bring out more sugar. If it doesn't say "unsulphered", then it is treated, from young cane.

My guess at your boss' request for clear molasses would be lighter colored molasses from the first boil. That, I've never seen. But then again, I've never gone looking for light molasses. I've always used blackstrap. Doesn't mean light brown doesn't exist, just never noticed it!

Basicallt three grades of Molasses, based on how many times it is boiled for concentration. Blackstrap is the strongest, and is from the cane juice that has been reduced three times, and is thus the strongest and the darkest. Too much Blackstrap can actually be considered bitter by many, and I use it sparingly. You should be able to find any number of brands and grades of molasses in most Alabama supermarkets. Mom and Pop stores and country stores are probably more likely to have different brands than the big name brands sold by Wally-world. Publix will be an excellent choice. They tend to be higher priced, but because they are more premium brands, they will have a better selection.

ashtonlady · 03-23-2010, 07:31 PM

I was raised in Iowa, but I love grits.

And molasses is good on biskets. I think I was born in the wrong area.

03-23-2010, 08:43 PM

Thanks guys and gal for your help and input. I never heard of the lighter stuff myself. I guess if I can find time between trips to the catfish pond I'll just have to run to town to see what I can find. Thanks again.

rizzle · 03-24-2010, 12:41 PM

They used to make sorghum syrup around where I grew up. From what I remember it was dark as hell, similar to blackstrap. Haven't had it in years but you would pretty much buy it at farmer's markets and fruit and vegetable stands and the like. Sand Mountain Sorghum, if I remember correctly, was the last one standing. Always came in a can.

03-23-2010, 06:33 PM	#21
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: I need help from my brothers in the south I've never seen clear molasses. Lived here 50+ years! Kayo corn syrup is just that, corn syrup. Real molasses should come from sugar cane. What you want for the real stuff will not only say Blackstrap, but will also be "Unsulphured". That means it was made from the squeezings of mature sugar cane. Nun-mature cane is often used as an expedient, but is treated with sulpher dioxide to bring out more sugar. If it doesn't say "unsulphered", then it is treated, from young cane. My guess at your boss' request for clear molasses would be lighter colored molasses from the first boil. That, I've never seen. But then again, I've never gone looking for light molasses. I've always used blackstrap. Doesn't mean light brown doesn't exist, just never noticed it! Basicallt three grades of Molasses, based on how many times it is boiled for concentration. Blackstrap is the strongest, and is from the cane juice that has been reduced three times, and is thus the strongest and the darkest. Too much Blackstrap can actually be considered bitter by many, and I use it sparingly. You should be able to find any number of brands and grades of molasses in most Alabama supermarkets. Mom and Pop stores and country stores are probably more likely to have different brands than the big name brands sold by Wally-world. Publix will be an excellent choice. They tend to be higher priced, but because they are more premium brands, they will have a better selection. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

03-23-2010, 07:31 PM	#22
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: I need help from my brothers in the south I was raised in Iowa, but I love grits. And molasses is good on biskets. I think I was born in the wrong area.

03-23-2010, 08:43 PM	#23
catfish2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I need help from my brothers in the south Thanks guys and gal for your help and input. I never heard of the lighter stuff myself. I guess if I can find time between trips to the catfish pond I'll just have to run to town to see what I can find. Thanks again.

03-24-2010, 12:41 PM	#24
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: I need help from my brothers in the south They used to make sorghum syrup around where I grew up. From what I remember it was dark as hell, similar to blackstrap. Haven't had it in years but you would pretty much buy it at farmer's markets and fruit and vegetable stands and the like. Sand Mountain Sorghum, if I remember correctly, was the last one standing. Always came in a can.