Root Beer Glaze for Great Burgers
Elevate your burger game with this irresistible Root Beer Glaze, a sweet and tangy masterpiece that takes any patty to the next level. Combining the classic richness of root beer with brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this glaze strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Enhanced with apple cider vinegar and aromatic seasonings like garlic and onion powder, it delivers layers of bold, mouthwatering flavor. Thickened to a glossy perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, this easy-to-make glaze is ready in just 20 minutes. Brush it over grilled or stovetop-cooked burgers for a sticky, caramelized finish that pairs beautifully with your favorite toppings. Perfect for cookouts or weeknight dinners, this homemade glaze is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup root beer
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the root beer, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering glaze while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
Continue cooking the glaze for another 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Brush the warm glaze generously over cooked burger patties during the final minute of grilling or stovetop cooking for a glossy, flavorful finish.
Serve the glazed burgers with your favorite toppings and sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1536 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 4% | |
*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.
