Pati's Mexican Table: Piloncillo

Pati Jinich
Piloncillo is the rawest form of sugar cane. The same thing as cane juice but in a solid form. It typically comes in a block, with the shape of a cone, square or round.

It can be substituted for brown sugar. However, the flavor of piloncillo is more rustic. Reminds me of foods eaten in small villages or pueblos, it is homey. It adds that extra "something", be it depth, color, aroma, that is hard to define but amazing to taste (continue for more information and photo).

It can be grated or dissolved in hot or simmering liquid.

POSTED IN: Ingredients , Herbs & Spices

TAGS: Brown , Cane , Juice , Molasses , Piloncillo , Sugar

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Cool! I have seen this numerous times in the Mexican stores but was too freaked out. Will definately be using it now. I have been to some small mountain villages near Casa Grandes and will imagine myself back there as I cook with piloncillo. Thank you!

Kakie | June 30, 2011 7:06 PM | Reply

Can you put in print the pronunciation of piloncillo? Thanks

Ann | February 4, 2012 4:03 PM | Reply

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