Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup with butter mashed into it with biscuits.

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> Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup
> with butter mashed into it with biscuits.

I think molasses is thicker but I haven't done a side-by-side
comparison.

-S-

They are about the same.

Sorghum is thicker than either.

N.

On Tue, 23 Dec 2014 04:00:00 -0800 (PST), wrote:

> Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup with butter mashed into it with biscuits.

I wouldn't substitute regular molasses for Karo, if that's why you're
asking. I've never used sorghum syrup, but I think you can use it as
a substitute. I have agave syrup, so I'd use that. It's the same
consistency as Karo.

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On Tue, 23 Dec 2014 05:37:37 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

> They are about the same.
>
> Sorghum is thicker than either.
>

If I had to guess, I would have been wrong! All this time, I thought
it was thinner and more clear.


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If I ever try molasses I'll get the light kind not the full flavored kind, the mild kind looks dark. Brer Rabbit is a very old brand of molasses.

On Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:46:47 -0800 (PST), wrote:

> If I ever try molasses I'll get the light kind not the full flavored kind, the mild kind looks dark. Brer Rabbit is a very old brand of molasses.

I like Grandma's unsulphured.

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I'd probably be better off sticking to dark Karo.

wrote:

>Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup with butter mashed into it with biscuits.

There are various grades of molasses and it tastes nothing like Karo
syrup, molasses has a much stronger flavor than Karo Syrup. I think
bisquits taste better with butter and honey. Some like Kyles Golden
Syrup with butter.

The Brer Rabbit site says their mild molasses is good in cereal and in coffee so I'm not sure how strong it is. Dark brown sugar is very good in oats.

On Tue, 23 Dec 2014 04:00:00 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup with butter mashed into it with biscuits.

A little thicker, I'd say, on average. It varies. For your intended
use, do yourself a real favor and try to find some Ribbon Cane Syrup.
It's outstanding stuff, but hard to find. Sometimes available in East
Texas and parts of Louisiana. Steen's has been a reliable brand of
that product. I recently came into 3 jars of the stuff under the
"Pecan Products Co" label, Powell, TX.

I LOVE sorghum on pancakes and waffles....nothing like it, and we have really good
local sources here.

N.

I've seen sorghum grown here in WV.

On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:07:25 PM UTC-6, wrote:
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> I've seen sorghum grown here in WV.
>
>
My grandfather raised it to feed to his mules.

You can't find a local made source there to try?? If not, try the Brer Rabbit brand but local made molasses is available in all the big chain stores here. But molasses mashed into a large pat of butter then smeared on hot biscuits is dee-lish!

" wrote:
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> On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:07:25 PM UTC-6, wrote:
> >
> > I've seen sorghum grown here in WV.
> >
> >
> My grandfather raised it to feed to his mules.

I always just feed my mules Purina Mule Chow. They seem happy enough.

On Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:28:35 -0500, Gary > wrote:

" wrote:
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>> On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:07:25 PM UTC-6, wrote:
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>> > I've seen sorghum grown here in WV.
>> >
>> >
>> My grandfather raised it to feed to his mules.
>
>I always just feed my mules Purina Mule Chow. They seem happy enough.

Don't you mean stubborn enough?

On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 7:28:35 AM UTC-6, Gary wrote:
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> " wrote:
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> > My grandfather raised it to feed to his mules.
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> I always just feed my mules Purina Mule Chow. They seem happy enough.
>
>
This was 50+ years ago and his mules didn't get 'store bought' food, just corn, hay, grass, and sorghum as a treat.

On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:00:04 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup with butter mashed into it with biscuits.

I doubt there's many decent mules around any more.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> " wrote:
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>> On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 6:07:25 PM UTC-6, wrote:
>> >
>> > I've seen sorghum grown here in WV.
>> >
>> >
>> My grandfather raised it to feed to his mules.
>
> I always just feed my mules Purina Mule Chow. They seem happy enough.

Those guys seem to make chow for every animal.

Julie Bove wrote:
>Gary wrote:
>>itsjoannotjoann wrote:
>>>col...gmail.com wrote:
>>> >
>>> > I've seen sorghum grown here in WV.
>>> >
>>> My grandfather raised it to feed to his mule.
>>
>> I always just feed my mules Purina Mule Chow. They seem happy enough.
>
>Those guys seem to make chow for every animal.

Which Purina Chow do you relish? When I was very young my cousin's
parents owned a mom n' pop grocery so snacks were never a problem, but
somehow both of us developed a liking for Milk Bone dog bisquits, we'd
munch them dipped in Welches grape jelly.

On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:00:04 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup with butter mashed into it with biscuits.

I doubt there is a Purina mule chow, mules probably eat the same things horses do.

On 2014-12-25 3:59 PM, wrote:
> On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:00:04 AM UTC-5, wrote:
>> Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup with butter mashed into it with biscuits.
>
> I doubt there is a Purina mule chow, mules probably eat the same things horses do.
>

I think you are right. Horse and mule feed was where they got their
start. When I worked as animal care taker we used to get mouse chow, rat
chow monkey chow and fish chow. I have to chuckle when I am in a pet
shop and see small bags of fish pellets, cheaper than some of the
branded fish foods, but amazing markups. A one pound bag of it was
almost as much as the 50 pound bag from Purina that it came out of.

I never used to think much of Purina dog food. My Malinois has terrible
skin problems. They are seasonal so it looks like a combination of
allergies. We tried all sorts of different hypoallergenic foods and the
salmon based one from Purina was the best for his skin.

On 12/25/2014 2:09 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
>> Gary wrote:
>>> itsjoannotjoann wrote:
>>>> col...gmail.com wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I've seen sorghum grown here in WV.
>>>>>
>>>> My grandfather raised it to feed to his mule.
>>>
>>> I always just feed my mules Purina Mule Chow. They seem happy enough.
>>
>> Those guys seem to make chow for every animal.
>
> Which Purina Chow do you relish? When I was very young my cousin's
> parents owned a mom n' pop grocery so snacks were never a problem, but
> somehow both of us developed a liking for Milk Bone dog bisquits, we'd
> munch them dipped in Welches grape jelly.

When my youngest son was 3 yrs old, he would pretend to give the poodle
a dog biscuit, and he would eat them, along with the dog. I talked to
his pediatrician and he said they were safe, at least at that point in time.

Becca

On 12/25/2014 2:59 PM, wrote:
> On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:00:04 AM UTC-5,
> wrote:
>> Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup
>> with butter mashed into it with biscuits.
>
> I doubt there is a Purina mule chow, mules probably eat the same
> things horses do.
>


We never had any mules, but we used to get a trailer loaded full of
Purina Horse Chow, Goat Chow, Bird Chow, Deer Chow Fish Chow and Dog
Chow. They might have Mule Chow, but I am not sure how to find out. One
of my friends has donkeys, and she found one of them stealing birdseed
out of the bird feeder.

Becca

My neighbor got me a bottle of Brer Rabbit full flavor molasses and wouldn't take any money for it. I guess it may be ok tho I think I'd like the mild kind better. It does look thick.

This molasses doen't have a strong smell. Maybe the mild kind would have even less flavor than dark karo?

On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:00:04 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> Is molasses thinner than Karo Syrup? I used to like dark Karo syrup with butter mashed into it with biscuits.

Not sure what 'thinner' means, but to me the taste is quite different.

A bottle of Karo lasts me for eons - I use it only in a particular brownie recipe. Molasses last me pretty long too, so I buy the smallest size and I can only think of a granola I make which calls for em.

Reminds me of old 3rd grade joke: hold tongue and say "Molasses on the table." Almost as bad as knock-knock jokes.

On Fri, 26 Dec 2014 14:15:35 -0800 (PST), wrote:

> This molasses doen't have a strong smell. Maybe the mild kind would have even less flavor than dark karo?

It will have more flavor, not less. What do you want from molasses?
You've got a bottle - use it. Make some gingerbread cookies or a
gingerbread cake. I have a very good gingerbread cake recipe, if you
like cake. Tis the season!

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On 2014-12-26 5:39 PM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Dec 2014 14:15:35 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
>> This molasses doen't have a strong smell. Maybe the mild kind would have even less flavor than dark karo?
>
> It will have more flavor, not less. What do you want from molasses?
> You've got a bottle - use it. Make some gingerbread cookies or a
> gingerbread cake. I have a very good gingerbread cake recipe, if you
> like cake. Tis the season!
>
I have some molasses in the cupboard. I should use it. I don't think I
have ever made anything with molasses that was not delicious.

On 2014-12-26, Dave Smith > wrote:

> I have some molasses in the cupboard. I should use it. I don't think I
> have ever made anything with molasses that was not delicious.

I always have a bottle of unsulphered blackstrap molasses on hand. I
use it --along with coffee (I use Taster's Choice instant decaf)--
for all kindsa things. Beans, BBQ sauces, etc. Huge food adjunct for
many meaty dishes.

nb

On 12/26/2014 5:39 PM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Dec 2014 14:15:35 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
>> This molasses doen't have a strong smell. Maybe the mild kind would have even less flavor than dark karo?
>
> It will have more flavor, not less. What do you want from molasses?
> You've got a bottle - use it. Make some gingerbread cookies or a
> gingerbread cake. I have a very good gingerbread cake recipe, if you
> like cake. Tis the season!
>
I like molasses cookies. Care to bake and send some to me?

Jill

On 12/26/2014 4:54 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2014-12-26, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>> I have some molasses in the cupboard. I should use it. I don't think I
>> have ever made anything with molasses that was not delicious.
>
> I always have a bottle of unsulphered blackstrap molasses on hand. I
> use it --along with coffee (I use Taster's Choice instant decaf)--
> for all kindsa things. Beans, BBQ sauces, etc. Huge food adjunct for
> many meaty dishes.
>
> nb
>
>

I keep molasses for making beans.

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From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

It's joan, you quoted a sorghum post but ended up talking about molasses. They aren't the same,
you know ;-))

N.

On Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:40:55 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

> It's joan, you quoted a sorghum post but ended up talking about molasses. They aren't the same,
> you know ;-))
>
I've never come across sorghum syrup, but I'd like to try it someday.
http://grandmaspantryva.com/mm5/grap...er-Scoop09.pdf


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Sf, I have never heard anyone around here...where we have competing local growers and producers of
sorghum ... say sorghum syrup. It is just, "Sorghum."

N.

I've heard it called sorghum molasses.

On Saturday, December 27, 2014 10:40:57 AM UTC-6, Nancy2 wrote:
>
> It's joan, you quoted a sorghum post but ended up talking about molasses. They aren't the same,
> you know ;-))
>
> N.
>
>
Oh dear, I've never given it any thought. Around here what's locally made is labeled as 'sorghum molasses.' I guess they've not given it any thought either. I just know it's good on hot buttered biscuits!

On 12/27/2014 1:55 PM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:40:55 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> > wrote:
>
>> It's joan, you quoted a sorghum post but ended up talking about molasses. They aren't the same,
>> you know ;-))
>>
> I've never come across sorghum syrup, but I'd like to try it someday.
> http://grandmaspantryva.com/mm5/grap...er-Scoop09.pdf
>
>

About ten years ago I bought both a light and dark sorghum. The dark
was stronger, but both had a pleasant molasses type flavor. Added a
nice touch to home made barbecue sauce.

On Sat, 27 Dec 2014 17:24:01 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

> Sf, I have never heard anyone around here...where we have competing local growers and producers of
> sorghum ... say sorghum syrup. It is just, "Sorghum."
>
I've always heard it called "molasses", but I'm a Northerner so what
do I know. http://nssppa.org/Sweet_Sorghum_FAQs.html

Google told me it's syrup. I also found products that called it
"molasses" on the label, but they called it syrup on the website.

No idea what the difference is between sorghum syrup and sorghum
molasses - "if" there's a difference.
http://www.willcookforfriends.com/20...ak-friday.html

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Sf and others: all I know is, is that molasses (like Brer Rabbit brand) and sorghum are two different
things, and taste completely different, and are generally used for different things. Saying "sorghum
molasses" is really confusing to me...is it sorghum? Is it molasses? Using the term, "sorghum
syrup," while not what I have ever heard, makes more sense to me.

N.