Brown sugar Burn temp?

[Joe. P]

Hi all

I have some rub I would like to use this weekend for a 300+ degree chicken cook.
Does anyone think Ill have a problem burrning the Brown Suger in the rub at thoes temps?
Hate to ruin 2 birds
-Joe

 

[K Kruger]

It would depend on how much the + is and the type of sugar (to a lesser degree). Sugar caramelizes at around 338, burns above 350. These temps are stretched a bit higher for some brown sugars.

 

[Joe. P]

Hi
I am usig Dark Brown sugar. Guess 300 to 325 range will be safe then.
Cooking 2 whole birds, cripsy skin
Thanks for the info
-Joe

 

[Phil D.]

Do you really need brown suger? Can you substitute turbinado (suger in the raw) that has a higher melting point, instead?

 

[Jim Minion]

Depending on the lenght of the cook brown sugar can scorch at 275º given enough time. As stated above turbinado may be a better choice.
Jim