Low Sodium Bourbon Glaze
Elevate your cooking game with this bold and flavorful Low Sodium Bourbon Glaze! Perfect for those seeking a healthier twist on a classic bourbon sauce, this recipe combines the warmth of bourbon with the natural sweetness of honey and brown sugar, balanced by tangy balsamic vinegar and a hint of Dijon mustard. Enhanced with minced garlic, ground ginger, and a touch of low-sodium soy sauce, this rich glaze is thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's ideal for brushing over grilled meats, drizzling on roasted vegetables, or serving as a sophisticated dipping sauce. This all-purpose glaze is a pantry-friendly, low-sodium solution to instantly upgrade your dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bourbon
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine bourbon, honey, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
Add the minced garlic, ground black pepper, and ground ginger into the saucepan. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, reducing the heat to medium-low. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the glaze simmers, in a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
After the glaze has simmered, gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry. This will help thicken the glaze.
Continue to simmer the glaze for another 3-5 minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Use the glaze to brush over grilled meats or as a dip on the side. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1877 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.4 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*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.
