Molasses is a staple of Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Cajun cooking is known for being heavily spiced, putting American twists on French techniques, and using every part of a butchered animal. Similarly, Creole cooks took flavors, techniques and ingredients from the melting pot of people living in New Orleans. Both cuisines incorporate molasses in sweet desserts as well as savory dishes—it makes a fantastic sweet counterpoint to boldly flavored barbecue sauce.