Orange Honey and Chipotle Glaze
Elevate your cooking game with this tantalizing Orange Honey and Chipotle Glaze, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Featuring fresh orange juice, natural honey, and smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, this easy glaze comes together in under 30 minutes, bringing bold flavor to your table with minimal effort. The addition of garlic, apple cider vinegar, and butter ensures a rich, well-rounded taste, while the hint of spice adds a flavorful kick that’s perfect for grilled or roasted meats like chicken, pork, or ribs. With its vibrant, syrupy texture, this versatile glaze also doubles as a mouthwatering drizzle over roasted veggies or a marinade for your next BBQ. Simple to make and packed with zesty, smoky goodness, this recipe is sure to become a go-to for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 whole (with sauce) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the fresh orange juice, honey, and chipotle peppers with a small amount of the adobo sauce (adjust based on your desired spice level).
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to combine the honey and orange juice.
Once the liquid has reduced by about one-third (approximately 8-10 minutes), use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender to puree it until smooth.
Return the blended mixture to the saucepan over low heat. Stir in the unsalted butter and apple cider vinegar.
Season the glaze with salt and ground black pepper to taste, then let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the glaze to cool slightly before using. The glaze should have a syrupy consistency.
Use this glaze as a basting sauce for grilled or roasted meats (like chicken or pork) or drizzle over roasted vegetables for a bold, smoky-sweet flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1450 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*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.
