Tangy Tomato Glaze

Tangy Tomato Glaze

A tangy, simmered glaze that reduces ketchup and vinegar into a glossy, brushable sauce.

Total 20 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This glaze balances sweet, tangy, and savory notes through a slow simmer that thickens tomato base with vinegar and brown sugar. It brushes onto meatloaf, meatballs, grilled chicken, or ham during the last minutes of cooking for a sticky, caramelized finish. Keep extra in the fridge for basting or dipping.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before brushing onto meat or transferring to a jar for storage.

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Tangy Tomato Glaze

This glaze balances sweet, tangy, and savory notes through a slow simmer that thickens tomato base with vinegar and brown sugar. It brushes onto meatloaf, meatballs, grilled chicken, or ham during the last minutes of cooking for a sticky, caramelized finish. Keep extra in the fridge for basting or dipping.

20 min 16 oz 45 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. 1

    In a 6-quart saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly before brushing onto meat or transferring to a jar for storage.