Jerked Honey Rum Glaze
Elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful Jerked Honey Rum Glaze—a perfectly balanced fusion of sweet, smoky, and spicy Caribbean-inspired flavors. Featuring the richness of dark rum, the natural sweetness of honey, a splash of tangy lime juice, and a medley of warm spices like allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this glaze transforms any dish into a tropical feast. A hint of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while soy sauce provides a savory umami twist. Quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes, this versatile glaze is perfect for brushing over grilled chicken, pork, or seafood, or as a dipping sauce for a fiery yet sweet finish. Whether you're planning a summer barbecue or looking to spice up your weeknight meals, this irresistible glaze is your ticket to an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Dark rum
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Allspice, ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the dark rum, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Whisk the mixture to incorporate all the spices.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for 8–10 minutes until it reduces slightly and thickens into a glaze consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the glaze to cool for a few minutes before using.
Brush the glaze onto meats such as chicken, pork, or seafood during the last few minutes of grilling or roasting, or serve it as a flavorful dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1754 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
