159 flavors that taste great with brown sugar
..and 26 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes brown sugar better. On average, recipes with brown sugar received a 4.42⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with garlic. And sometimes worse. Like with vanilla.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
- ground beef
- cilantro
- lemon zest
- yellow onion
- basil
- water chestnuts
- peanut oil
- hot sauce
- strawberry
- shallots
- yeast
- white wine
- linguine
- cucumber
- napa cabbage
- pork
- scotch bonnet peppers
- steak sauce
- serrano chili
- ground pork
- spicy brown mustard
- lime zest
- oat bran
- cherry tomato
- gochujang
- popped popcorn
- vidalia onion
- pancetta
- red kidney beans
Improved by
- garlic
- black pepper
- kosher salt
- garlic powder
- olive oil
- lime juice
- sesame oil
- cayenne
- cumin
- allspice
- onion powder
- blueberry
- sweet potatoes
- fish sauce
- pineapple juice
- liquid smoke
- whipped cream
- oyster sauce
- sriracha
- granny smith apple
- cranberry
- chili garlic sauce
- bread flour
- arrowroot
- vanilla instant pudding
- rhubarb
- maraschino cherries
- red onion
- green beans
- jalapeño peppers
- quick rolled oats
- jam
- pork tenderloin
- mirin
- oranges
- dates
- sunflower seeds
- cinnamon sugar
- lima beans
- caster sugar
- baking apples
- corn tortillas
- green chili
- whipped topping
- hickory
- turkey
- caramel sauce
- cola
- sambal oelek
- candied ginger
- tilapia
- sake
- ghee
- unseasoned rice vinegar
- golden delicious apple
- goat cheese
- wheat bran
- desserts
- galangal
- steamed rice
- butter beans
- naan
- asian pear
High potential
- baking powder
- milk
- corn syrup
- cornflour
- egg
- granulated sugar
- rolled oats
- wheat flour
- baking soda
- water
- popcorn kernels
- cinnamon
- vegetable oil
- evaporated milk
- condensed milk
- ketchup
- white sugar
- nonfat yogurt
- pecans
- walnuts
- cream of tartar
- canola oil
- steel oats
- chili powder
- green bell peppers
- tomato
- mustard powder
- coconut
- red bell peppers
- turmeric
- butter flavored shortening
- sesame seeds
- vegetable broth
- gingerroot
- cinnamon powder
- dijon mustard
- barbecue sauce
- chicken stock
- mayonnaise
- salmon
- rye flour
- kidney beans
- yellow bell peppers
- icing sugar
- cherry pie filling
- seasoning salt
- sweet cherries
- chinese five spice powder
- cider
- caramel topping
- vermicelli
- garam marsala
- rack of pork
- italian sausage
- crystallized ginger
- spinach
- light soy sauce
- raw sugar
- glaze
- cotija cheese
Spoiled by
Worse all around
Common combinations
- salt
- butter
- all purpose flour
- onion
- nutmeg
- sugar
- lemon juice
- green onions
- honey
- cream cheese
- peanut butter
- sour cream
- carrots
- powdered sugar
- sea salt
- chocolate
- raisins
- apple
- red chili flakes
- mustard
- banana
- maple syrup
- margarine
- orange juice
- paprika
- almonds
- egg yolk
- apple cider vinegar
- old fashioned oats
- thyme
- bacon
- molasses
- salted butter
- flat leaf parsley
- oregano
- quick oats
- pineapple
- chicken broth
- coconut milk
- cider vinegar
- tomato paste
- bay leaf
- rice vinegar
- chicken breast
- peanuts
- applesauce
- active yeast
- tomato sauce
- balsamic vinegar
- orange zest
- shortening
- smoked paprika
- bourbon
- white vinegar
- rosemary
- red chili peppers
- pumpkin
- red wine vinegar
- chicken
- cream
- peach
- celery
- broccoli
- yellow mustard
- apple cider
- nuts
- white chocolate
- cardamom
- zucchini
- bittersweet chocolate
- yogurt
- beef broth
- rice
- mint
- oats
- pork shoulder
- heavy whipping cream
- sage
- rice wine vinegar
- chicken thighs
- vanilla ice cream
- marshmallows
- vanilla bean
- apple juice
- crumbs
- pork loin
- curry powder
- golden raisins
- ground turkey
- beans
- hoisin sauce
- hamburger buns
- graham cracker crumbs
- pear
- dark brown sugar
- cherries
- flank steak
- shrimp
- greek yogurt
- mushrooms
- beer
- raspberry
- pie crust
- flaky sea salt
- tamari
- tart apple
- red wine
- almond milk
- sherry
- parmesan
- white onion
- white peppers
- toasted sesame seeds
- white wheat flour
- neutral oil
- chipotle peppers
- ancho chili
- mango
- tofu
- beef
- sirloin steak
- anise
- hot pepper sauce
- cocoa
- wheat pastry flour
- chili sauce
- red chili
- distilled white vinegar
- adobo
- sweet onion
- cheddar cheese
- toasted pecans
- butternut squash
- instant yeast
- white rice
- dark rum
- cabbage
- instant coffee
- ham
- dutched cocoa
- avocado
- white wine vinegar
- whipping cream
- red curry paste
- garlic salt
- lemongrass
- rum
- chives
- baguette
- fruit
- black beans
- blackberry
- almond flour
- graham crackers
- apricots
- baked beans
- oatmeal
- shaoxing chinese wine
- chicken wings
- wheat germ
- fennel seeds
- grape seed oil
- dark corn syrup
- bread
- vegan butter
- raspberry jam
- table salt
- vegetable shortening
- cilantro seeds
- italian seasoning
- spaghetti
- shiitake mushrooms
- brown rice
- almond meal
- brandy
- green peppers
- rice noodles
- oat flour
- beef chuck roast
- red cabbage
- sauerkraut
- teriyaki sauce
- puff pastry
- turbinado sugar
- green cabbage
- whiskey
- flaxseed
- tapioca
- instant espresso powder
- self rising flour
- dark soy sauce
- chili paste
- jasmine rice
- saltine crackers
- romaine lettuce
- corn starch
- celery seeds
- white granulated sugar
- agave
- blue cheese
- caraway seeds
- butterscotch
- brie cheese
- chuck roast
- sweet paprika
- beef stock
- panko crumbs
- horseradish
- mascarpone cheese
- acorn squash
- rice wine
- pork butt
- corn
- chickpeas
- white flour
- mozzarella cheese
- brioche
- habanero
- honeycrisp apple
- beef brisket
- flour tortillas
- ground chicken
- crème fraîche
- cashew nuts
- baby carrots
- seeds
- flaxseed meal
- berry
- ice
- hazelnuts
- pinto beans
- cumin seeds
- celery salt
- asparagus
- yukon gold potatoes
- ricotta cheese
- dill
- beef bouillon
- baby spinach
- macadamia nuts
- bell peppers
- thai basil
- mustard seeds
- granulated garlic
- lettuce
- snow peas
- dark beer
- dark molasses
- cane sugar
- challah bread
- cauliflower
- apple butter
- pistachios
- bosc pears
- tahini
- figs
- almond butter
- white bread
- poppy seeds
- coconut flakes
- sherry vinegar
- thai chili
- quinoa
- vegetable stock
- kale
- great northern beans
- five spice powder
- nonfat milk
- maple
- seasoned salt
- crispy rice cereal
- peas
- prunes
- caramels
- seasoned rice vinegar
- orange peel
- chicken drumsticks
- unsulphured molasses
- crimini mushrooms
- pineapple in juice
- m&ms
- demerara sugar
- capers
- strawberry jam
- monterey jack cheese
- basmati
- yams
- brussel sprouts
- plums
- pretzels
- red potatoes
- mace
- apricot jam
- lemon rind
- unbleached flour
- ramen noodles
- soba noodles
- sweet chili sauce
- leeks
- poblano peppers
- espresso powder
- herbs
- turnips
- superfine sugar
- yellow cornmeal
- turkey breast
- arugula
- pork spareribs
- skin
- potato starch
- golden syrup
- cardamom pods
- broth
- gala apple
- rice flour
- baby bok choy
- salsa
- vanilla yogurt
- cornflakes
- hot chili paste
- roma tomato
- radish
- fire roasted tomato
- tarragon
- smoked ham
- thai red curry paste
- sprinkles
- peppermint
- cannellini beans
- kielbasa
- lager beer
- fuji apple
- chili
- corned beef brisket
- guinness
- peppercorns
- granulated white sugar
- white miso
- corn kernels
- nectarines
- coconut cream
- chia seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- pie dough
- instant vanilla pudding
- sichuan peppers
- vanilla wafers
- button mushrooms
- stock
- navy beans
- hot dogs
- oreo cookies
- plum tomato
- brown mustard
- tortilla
- pretzel twists
- milk powder
- pork roast
- marshmallow cream
- marjoram
- gingersnap cookies
- rotisserie chicken
- parsnips
- orange marmalade
- tomato juice
- watercress
- beef tenderloin
- nonfat milk powder
- eggplant
- purple cabbage
- kiwi
- cognac
- ham steaks
- rolls
- kimchi
- iceberg lettuce
- virgin coconut oil
- feta cheese
- baby back pork
- bamboo
- grapefruit
- nutella
- cheese
- bok choy
- buns
- beef stew meat
- black sesame seeds
- sourdough bread
- wide rice noodles
- pasta
- flaky salt
- maldon salt
- fleur de sel
- boston butt pork roast
- lard
- couscous
- cajun seasoning
- non dairy milk
- macaroni
- sugar snap peas
- medjool dates
- chili peppers
- brown lentils
- sweet butter
- egg noodles
- steak
- spelt
- pumpkin spice
- pork belly
- espresso
- chorizo
- corn oil
- onion salt
- ginger paste
- gingersnaps
- blackstrap molasses
- granulated onion
- peppers
- golden delicious
- beets
- cranberry sauce
- gruyère cheese
- green olives
- toffee bits
- eye steaks
- kaiser rolls
- amaretto liqueur
- eggnog
- green cardamom pods
- penne pasta
- ginger powder
- fresno chili
- collard greens
- raw pumpkin seeds
- guajillo chili peppers
- fennel
- yellow mustard seeds
- toasted wheat germ
- panko
- sanding sugar
- raw cashew nuts
- gorgonzola cheese
- mung bean
- pretzel salt
- cream cheese frosting
- black tea
- root beer
- white beans
- sugar pumpkin
- baking cocoa
- sweet potato puré
- spiral ham
- pineapple tidbits
- chocolate frosting
- chili oil
- red chili powder
- red chili paste
- lasagna noodles
- nonfat greek yogurt
- mcintosh apples
- marshmallow
- biscuits
- hot paprika
- salmon filets
- brown rice flour
- natural vanilla
- grapes
- deep dish pie shell
- rubbed sage
- stout beer
- pastry
- orange liqueur
- pickling spice
- candy canes
- swiss cheese
- italian bread
- sour cherries
- arborio rice
- bartlett pears
- rainbow sprinkles
- sundried tomato
- orange bell peppers
- guacamole
- flat rice noodles
- anchovy filets
- masa harina
- black eyed peas
- italian dressing
- baby corn
- kecap manis
- portobello mushrooms
- malted milk powder
- yellow curry powder
- granny smith
- reserved pineapple juice
- noodles
- pepitas
- grand marnier
- ciabatta
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes we found with brown sugar:
Slow Cooker Apple Pear Cider (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top 8 free; vegan
allergyawesomeness.com
Review: 4.42/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.7/10
Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins (Gluten, Vegan, Top-8-free)
allergyawesomeness.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.6/10
