how many grams in a tablespoon of brown sugar?

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• How much brown sugar goes into a typical barbecue rub or marinade?
  Most dry rubs use 2 to 4 tablespoons (roughly 26 to 53 g) of brown sugar per pound of meat, balanced against salt, paprika, and pepper. The sugar caramelizes on the surface during cooking, building bark on ribs or a glaze on chicken. For wet marinades, 1 to 2 tablespoons per cup of liquid is plenty — more and the marinade burns before the protein finishes.
• Is a tablespoon enough to sweeten a bowl of oatmeal or yogurt?
  One packed tablespoon (13 g) adds about 50 calories and noticeable molasses depth — usually plenty for a single bowl. If you want sweetness without as much sugar, try half a tablespoon stirred in while the oatmeal is still hot so the crystals dissolve, then top with fruit. The molasses flavor reads stronger when the sugar is fully melted into the base.
• Can I substitute a tablespoon of brown sugar for a tablespoon of white in coffee or tea?
  Yes, gram-for-gram the sweetness is comparable — sucrose is the dominant sugar in both. The drink will pick up a faint caramel-toffee note from the molasses, which works well in black coffee, chai, or anything spiced, and less well in delicate green or floral teas. Brown sugar also dissolves slightly slower, so stir longer or use hot liquid.

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