A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze

A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze

from notentirelyaverage.com
35 min
4 servings

A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze adds a unique sweet-salty-savory 'Umami' component to grilled meats and fish and shellfish that will WOW you into adding it to your arsenal of recipes.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Bourbon
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon **crushed red pepper flakes (**see note above)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, ginger, vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt.

  2. 2

    Simmer the mixture, whisking frequently until the sugar has dissolved.

  3. 3

    Continue to gently simmer the glaze, without whisking, until it has reduced by half, 12 to 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cool for at least 15 minutes before using. Sauce will thicken upon standing.