Best 20 Balsamic Glaze Recipes

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Balsamic glaze, with its rich, sweet, and tangy flavor, is a versatile condiment that can elevate the taste of many dishes. Made from balsamic vinegar, which is slowly simmered until it thickens and caramelizes, balsamic glaze adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're drizzling it over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or fresh fruit, or using it as a glaze for cakes and pastries, balsamic glaze is sure to impress your taste buds. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making balsamic glaze at home, providing you with step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure perfect results every time.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC GLAZE



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This glaze is a must-have accompaniment to drizzle over fish, poultry, vegetables, pastas, salads, and even fruit. It can turn any dish from ordinary to extraordinary with its perfectly balanced, intense flavor of sweet and tangy. It adds a beautiful, deep pop of color to any dish to create a perfect, professional presentation. I make a large batch and have it on hand in the fridge at all times. Once you start adding this glaze to dishes you will become addicted and crave its intense flavor.

Provided by Sally J.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups balsamic vinegar
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix balsamic vinegar with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until glaze is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Glaze should coat the back of a spoon. Let cool and pour into a jar with a lid; store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 15.4 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

FILET MIGNON WITH RICH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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This is an elegant and quick romantic dinner for two. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes.

Provided by LINDA W.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Filet Mignon Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup dry red wine

Steps:

  • Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over.
  • Remove steaks to two warmed plates, spoon one tablespoon of glaze over each, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 63.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large sweet onions, peeled and cut into quarters
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
8 ounces carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 1-inch slices
8 ounces fingerling potatoes, halved
1 head garlic, cloves separated and left unpeeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons country Dijon mustard (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the roasted vegetables: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the onions, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, fingerling potatoes and garlic with the oil, salt and pepper on a large jelly roll pan. Spread the vegetables in an even layer and roast, stirring once halfway through, until tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the garlic from the skins before serving.
  • For the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the vegetable broth, oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until the glaze is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Serve over the vegetables or as a dipping sauce.

VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste with coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (90 percent lean)
1 cup panko (coarse Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, bell peppers, garlic paste and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are almost soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the egg and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Add the turkey, panko, grated cheese, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and the cooled vegetables; mix until just combined.
  • Gently press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

FRESH HAM WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Think beyond pink. Here is a recipe for a fresh ham - uncured, unsmoked, straight from the butcher - roasted slowly in the oven beneath a shower of salt and pepper, glazed with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar, and finished with a mixture of toasted pecans and candied ginger. It makes for a holiday centerpiece of some distinction, and marvelous sandwiches afterward. Those with access to good pork, free-ranging and fed well, with lots of fat, do not have to brine the meat before cooking. But if you're picking up a supermarket ham, it is a good bet to do so.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 10- to 12-pound butt or shank portion fresh ham, skin on
4 teaspoons kosher salt
4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup candied ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Using a sharp knife, score entire surface of ham in a diamond pattern, cutting down just through the skin to the flesh underneath. (If you are cutting to the right depth, the skin will spread apart a bit as you cut.) Rub outside of ham all over with salt and pepper, pressing it into crosshatch spaces between the skin. Put roast on a rack in a large roasting pan and place in oven.
  • After 20 minutes, reduce oven to 300 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and cinnamon. Baste ham hourly with mixture, as well as with fat from the bottom of the pan, roasting until the very center of the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2 1/2 to 3 hours total cooking time. (Begin checking at 2 hours, inserting a meat thermometer into the absolute center of the roast.)
  • Put the toasted pecans and candied ginger into a food processor and pulse lightly until crumbled and well combined.
  • When ham is done, remove it from roasting pan, shower with pecan-ginger mixture and cover it loosely with foil. Allow the meat to rest for 20 to 30 minutes. (Its internal temperature will rise to 150 or more as it rests.)
  • Tip roasting pan to the side so you can spoon off all the fat from the pan juices, then place pan on stove over medium-high heat. Scrape the bottom of pan to free any browned bits, skim any film off surface and season liquid as needed with salt and pepper. Pour into a gravy boat.
  • Carve ham into thick slices, drizzle with pan sauce and serve, passing remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1157, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 81 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 73 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 838 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams

SALMON WITH BALSAMIC-HONEY GLAZE



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Look no further-you've just found the first, last and only way you'll ever want to fix salmon again. The sweet and tangy flavors blend beautifully in this easy-to-remember recipe. -Mary Lou Timpson, Centennial Park, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened., Place salmon skin side down on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon glaze over salmon; top with oregano., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large zucchini, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow pepper, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste with coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan
1 cup ketchup, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, peppers, garlic paste, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until almost soft, 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together the eggs and herbs in a large bowl. Add the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, 1/2 cup of the ketchup, 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar, and the cooled vegetables and mix until just combined.
  • Mold the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Whisk together the remaining ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake the meatloaf for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE



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My husband loves pork chops, so I try to find new ways to use them. He calls this version "restaurant quality!" -Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 10 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
GLAZE:
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
3 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper flakes, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°). Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, whisk the vinegar, honey, green onions, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter until melted. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 calories, Fat 41g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

PERFECT HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Usable in so many dishes, this glaze goes great on chicken, fish, even pizza. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Provided by Gatekeeper85

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
4 small cloves garlic, crushed
1 pinch rosemary
1 pinch garlic salt

Steps:

  • Whisk balsamic vinegar and honey together in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir garlic, rosemary, and garlic salt into vinegar mixture. Cook and stir until mixture starts to foam. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until glaze coats the back of a wooden spoon, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 22 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE - BOBBY FLAY



Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf With Balsamic Glaze - Bobby Flay image

Yummy meatloaf for the Bobby Flay Throwdown Show on Food Network. Note: I substituted ground beef and ground Italian sausage & Italian bread crumbs and it was DELICIOUS. I made extra of the glaze and topped each serving.

Provided by deette

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large zucchini, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow pepper, finely diced
1 yellow onion, finely diced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leave
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/2 lb ground veal or 1/2 lb round beef
1 lb ground chuck
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, bread crumbs (Japanese, or Italian bread crumbs)
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1 1/2 cups ketchup, divided
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, peppers, onion and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until almost soft, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together the eggs and herbs in a large bowl. Add the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, 1/2 cup of the ketchup and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and the vegetables and mix until just combined. Mold the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the remaining ketchup and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl then brush the mixture over the entire loaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf for approximately 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

SEARED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Along with tuna and swordfish, salmon is considered a "red meat" of the fish world, and it can stand up to strong flavors like balsamic vinegar. Here we reduce the vinegar to a glaze, tempering the sharpness of the acid. The tangy sauce that results bring out the sweetness of the crisp-crusted salmon.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
4 (6-ounce) center-cut pieces salmon fillet with skin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir together vinegar, water, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat but not smoking. Increase heat to high, add salmon skin side up, and sear until well browned, about 4 minutes. Turn fish over and sear until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer salmon to plates and carefully add vinegar mixture to skillet (liquid will bubble vigorously and steam). Simmer, stirring, until thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes. Spoon glaze over salmon.

BOBBY FLAY'S ROASTED VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



Bobby Flay's Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf With Balsamic Glaze image

I watched Bobby Flay's Meatloaf Throwdown this weekend, and was really intrigued by this idea. I'm posting it here, where I can easily find it.

Provided by nonnie4sj

Categories     Veal

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large zucchini, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow pepper, finely diced
1 yellow onion, finely diced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leave
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
1 lb ground chuck
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1 1/2 cups ketchup, divided
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
  • Add the zucchini, peppers, onion and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until almost soft, 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together the eggs and herbs in a large bowl.
  • Add the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, 1/2 cup of the ketchup and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar, the vegetables and mix until just combined.
  • Mold the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the remaining ketchup and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl then brush the mixture over the entire loaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf for approximately 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

CARAMELIZED PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Make sure the frozen pearl onions go straight from the freezer into the roasting pan. Adjust the oven rack to the lowest position - closest to the heating element. And don't forget that sprinkling of sugar to help the browning.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) bags frozen white pearl onions, left frozen, excess ice removed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Toss onions with oil, sugar, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Transfer to a cookie sheet with rim in a single layer. Roast onions until golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring at 20 minutes and again at 25 minutes, adding garlic at this point.
  • Meanwhile, bring vinegar to boil; simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes, until reduced to 1/3 cup - it should be a thin syrup. Put onions into a bowl, add reduced vinegar and parsley; toss to coat. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

GRILLED BABY EGGPLANT WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



Grilled Baby Eggplant with Balsamic Glaze image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 baby eggplant
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vegetable stock
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons country Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For the grilled baby eggplant: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
  • Cut off the stems from the baby eggplant and slice them in half lengthwise. Make a 1/2-inch-deep crosshatch pattern on the flesh side of each using a knife. Put them in a medium bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the oil, rosemary and garlic. Pour the mixture over the eggplant, tossing to coat completely, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Grill, flipping halfway through, until tender and dark, about 10 minutes.
  • For the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the oil, stock, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until the glaze is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Drizzle over the eggplant to serve.

GRILLED NECTARINES WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE



Grilled Nectarines with Honey-Balsamic Glaze image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Nectarine     Summer     Healthy     Honey     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 8-ounce container crème fraîche
6 firm but ripe nectarines, halved, pitted

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 cup honey, vinegar, and vanilla in small bowl. Whisk crème fraîche and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in medium bowl to blend. (Glaze and crème fraîche mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately. Refrigerate crème fraîche mixture. Rewhisk both before using.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush nectarines generously with half of glaze. Grill until heated through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Arrange 2 nectarine halves, cut side up, on each plate. Drizzle with remaining glaze. Spoon some crème fraîche mixture into center of each nectarine half and serve.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEPPERS AND BALSAMIC GLAZE



Grilled Pork Chops with Peppers and Balsamic Glaze image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 red bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 cloves roasted garlic, smashed to a paste
1 tablespoon clover honey
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup seeded and chopped hot cherry peppers
2 cups good quality balsamic vinegar (not expensive, just good quality)
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup clover honey
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for cooking
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
4 bone-in center cut pork chops, about 1-inch thick (approximately 12 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the hot and sweet pepper relish: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss peppers with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven, turning once, until charred on both sides, about 25 minutes total. Remove to a bowl, cover top with plastic and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and seeds and thinly slice.
  • Whisk together the balsamic, garlic, honey and parsley in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper. Add the red and yellow peppers and cherry peppers and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Relish can be made up to 8 hours in advance and stored, covered in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • For the balsamic reduction: Put the vinegar in a nonreactive (such as stainless steel) pan, bring to a boil and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup. Then stir in the honey, transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature; it will thicken as it cools.
  • For the pork chops: Whisk together the vinegar, honey, 1/4 cup oil, parsley and thyme and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling to take the chill off.
  • Heat your grill to high or a cast iron grill pan over high heat. Brush the pork chops on both sides with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on one side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn over and grill until the other side until golden brown. Brush with some of the glaze, turn, brush with more glaze and turn again until a crust forms and pork is cooked through, (it should register 145 degrees F on instant read thermometer), about 10 to 12 minutes total.
  • To serve: Transfer the chops to a plate, top with some of the relish and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Garnish with parsley leaves.

AIR-FRIED CARROTS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Honey-roasted carrots still warm from the air fryer are tossed with a buttery balsamic glaze and sprinkled with chives in this simple and quick weeknight side dish recipe.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

olive oil for brushing
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound tri-colored baby carrots
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Brush an air fryer basket with olive oil.
  • Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add carrots and toss to coat. Place carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer, in batches, if needed.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), stirring once, until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer warm cooked carrots to a large bowl, add balsamic glaze and butter, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 228 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SWORDFISH KABOBS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds swordfish, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium head fennel, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water in a casserole dish or baking sheet for 30 minutes prior to grilling. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat; oil the grill grates with olive oil.
  • Mix the balsamic, lemon juice and mustard in a small bowl. Add the olive oil in a slow stream while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Thread the fish, fennel and tomatoes onto 8 skewers, alternating between fish and vegetables. There should be roughly 3 pieces of fish per skewer. Season all sides of each skewer with salt and pepper. Brush the balsamic mixture over all the skewers.
  • Add the skewers to the grill and cook until there are clear grill marks on the flame side, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the skewers and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Continue to rotate the skewers and cook on each side until all sides are cooked and have a slight char.
  • Serve hot!

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BLUEBERRY-BALSAMIC GLAZE



Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry-Balsamic Glaze image

This pan-seared pork tenderloin recipe with a quick, seasonally adaptable blueberry glaze also works well with cranberries.

Provided by Baker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

salt to taste
10 black peppercorns, roughly cracked
4 (4 ounce) pork tenderloin chops
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅓ cup frozen wild blueberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt and cracked pepper on pork. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook quickly on both sides to sear, about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes; turn pork over and continue cooking until no longer pink inside, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar in a small pot. Combine water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and add to the pot. Bring glaze to a boil, about 5 minutes, and stir until slightly thickened. Reduce heat and simmer until pork is finished, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Serve pork with accompanying glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ROAST DUCK WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR & HONEY GLAZE



Roast Duck With Balsamic Vinegar & Honey Glaze image

Great whole duck recipe for the holidays using Maple Leaf Farms Duck. Garnish this beautiful bird with fresh herbs.

Provided by DiscoverDuck

Categories     Whole Duck

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole duck, from maple leaf farms defrosted, giblets removed
salt and pepper, To Taste
10 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Remove (thawed) duck from bag and rinse under cold water.
  • Generously season duck cavity and skin with salt and pepper. Tie legs together with string.
  • Roast duck, breast side up, for 20 minutes. Remove duck from oven.
  • Rake skin numerous times with a sharp meat fork being careful not to pierce meat; return to oven. Continue to roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes. While roasting, frequently baste duck with juices from bottom of roasting pan.
  • While duck is roasting, combine 10 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, honey and pepper in small saucepan. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Boil until mixture starts to thicken. Stir constantly until mixture is very thick and reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Remove from heat; add remaining balsamic and red wine vinegar. Keep warm until duck is cooked. (If glaze cools and becomes too thick, warm over low heat, stirring constantly.).
  • When duck is cooked, remove from oven and dry skin with paper towels. Brush duck with a thick coat of warm glaze; place in oven for 1 minute. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Tips for Making the Perfect Balsamic Glaze:

  • Choose high-quality balsamic vinegar: Opt for a thick, aged balsamic vinegar with a rich flavor. Look for one that has been aged for at least 12 years.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the glaze from scorching.
  • Don't boil the glaze: Bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Do not let it come to a boil, as this will cause the glaze to become too thick and syrupy.
  • Add sweetener gradually: If you are adding honey, sugar, or maple syrup to the glaze, do so gradually. This will help to prevent the glaze from becoming too sweet.
  • Reduce the glaze until it thickens: The glaze is ready when it has reduced by about half and has a thick, syrupy consistency. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  • Let the glaze cool before using: The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools. Allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes before using.

Conclusion:

Balsamic glaze is a versatile condiment that can be used to add a touch of sweetness and acidity to a variety of dishes. It is especially well-suited for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and salads. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own balsamic glaze at home. Experiment with different balsamic vinegars, sweeteners, and herbs to create a glaze that suits your taste.

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