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Bourbon Balsamic Syrup
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- Total Time
- 20 minutes
- Rating
- Notes
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Ingredients
- 1cup balsamic vinegar
- ½cup bourbon
- Salt
Preparation
- Step 1
Put the balsamic vinegar and bourbon in a small nonreactive pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower the heat so the mixture bubbles gently.
- Step 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces to about ½ cup, 15 to 20 minutes; it should coat the back of a spoon and will thicken a little more as it cools. Salt to taste, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Private Notes
Cooking Notes
Please advise which brands of balsamic are best here.
Fini brand balsamic vinegar is pretty good and won't set you back a car payment.
Do not use a premium or syrupy balsamic when cooking down, affordable works well.
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I’ve made this twice and it’s amazing. The second time I added about 4 tablespoons of maple syrup to the mix then simmered and it added another note to the sauce. Fantastic and simple. Give it a try.
Any idea how long this would last? Could I make it for Christmas gifts?
Do not use a premium or syrupy balsamic when cooking down, affordable works well.
Appreciate input on bourbon brand(s) ~ never really considered pairing one w/ balsamic vinegar.
This sounds so simple and amazing that I’m eager to try it, but I don’t eat meat. Any recommendations on other used for this sauce? Grilled vegetables, perhaps? Over (or under) a meaty piece of fish?
Herbed Polenta Cakes with wild mushrooms
I’ve made this twice and it’s amazing. The second time I added about 4 tablespoons of maple syrup to the mix then simmered and it added another note to the sauce. Fantastic and simple. Give it a try.
This sauce was so easy and SO GOOD! I'll definitely be making this one again.
Please advise which brands of balsamic are best here.
Fini brand balsamic vinegar is pretty good and won't set you back a car payment.
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