Pancake Syrup

[raymillsus]

I had a friend tell me he uses pancake syrup on ribs as a binder. Anyone???

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[old sarge]

I've done honey but it doesn't stay on the meat very long.

[Meatball]

Tried it before on a pork roast before.....  wasn't bad, a little to sweet for my liking but I was out voted by others

[SconnieQ]

I think it would work but I've never tried it. It's basically corn syrup, artificial maple flavor, and various other chemicals. CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAMEL COLOR, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE AND SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES), ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE. You might consider real maple syrup instead. Or, if you want to save some money and avoid the chemicals, there are several good recipes online for homemade pancake syrup. I like some sweetness with ribs. I usually use brown sugar in my rub, but if I did use a sweet binder, I'd leave some of the sugar out of the rub. I like to use oil on my ribs, since most of the spices used in rubs are oil soluble, but I also enjoy the zing of mustard, so I often use a combination of oil and mustard.

[raymillsus]

Well it does sound like mixed reviews. But I think the consensus is Don't use Pancake syrup use Maple syrup. And the other take away is Give it a shot.

Thank you.

-Ray

**Currently with out a smoker but I am lurking and seriously considering a SI3.

[Walt]

Cane syrup is my go to for sweetness

[drains]

I have used clear Karo syrup with great results. I have used it as a binder on brisket, ribs, pork butts, poultry, you name it. It is super sticky and wont run when applying your rub. It does not add any flavor of its own. Makes a very nice bark. Just make sure your meat is not wet when you apply it.

[SuperDave]

I think using real maple syrup in a smoke is like using Patron in a margarita.  It is a waste, too many other competing flavors.  Save the real maple syrup for pancakes.

[stout]

this thread has me thinking that cold smoking s shallow sheet pan full of syrup
might make for some good tasting smoked syrup for my pancakes