Bourbon Glaze

Bourbon Glaze

A sticky, caramelized glaze with deep bourbon warmth and a hint of brown sugar sweetness.

Total 20 min Makes 16 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free

Allergens

Dairy, Soy

This glaze simmers bourbon, brown sugar, and butter into a glossy syrup that clings to grilled meats, salmon, or roasted vegetables. The alcohol cooks off while the sugars reduce into a rich, slightly smoky finish. It comes together in one small saucepan in under 20 minutes, making it a quick way to dress up weeknight dinners or holiday glazed ham.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

  2. Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.

  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly and smells less sharply of alcohol.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth, then stir this slurry into the simmering glaze.

  5. Continue simmering, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  6. Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes; it will thicken further as it cools. Brush onto meats, salmon, or vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking.

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    Bourbon Glaze

    This glaze simmers bourbon, brown sugar, and butter into a glossy syrup that clings to grilled meats, salmon, or roasted vegetables. The alcohol cooks off while the sugars reduce into a rich, slightly smoky finish. It comes together in one small saucepan in under 20 minutes, making it a quick way to dress up weeknight dinners or holiday glazed ham.

    20 min 16 oz 95 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup bourbon
    • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small saucepan, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

    2. 2

      Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.

    3. 3

      Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly and smells less sharply of alcohol.

    4. 4

      In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth, then stir this slurry into the simmering glaze.

    5. 5

      Continue simmering, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

    6. 6

      Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes; it will thicken further as it cools. Brush onto meats, salmon, or vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking.