Balsamic Glaze Food

BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix the vinegar and sugar in a small pan over a low heat and simmer for 4-6 mins until thickened and glossy. Leave to cool (it will thicken as it cools), then transfer to an airtight jar. Will keep for up to 2 weeks. Drizzle over a caprese or green salad.

BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Continually whisk balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a stainless-steel pot over medium heat. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat enough to maintain a low simmer. Reduce to about half to thicken to a light syrup. Inexpensive brands may require additional reduction to thicken.
• When removed from heat, mixture is still very hot. Please be careful and prevent touching or splashing. Cool some of the mixture and test for sweetness, adding some additional brown sugar or up to a tablespoon of honey to taste.
• Remove from heat. Be careful not to over thicken. Glaze will thicken further as it cools.
• Options, although this basic glaze recipe is delicious on its own, you can add other flavors such as 1-tablespoon honey, fig extract or strained fig preserves, pomegranate reduction, pure cherry syrup, fruit liquor. Honey or syrups can also be added after pan is removed from heat.
• I refrigerate balsamic glaze. Shelf life has not been tested.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• For the glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and garlic to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thick, about 12 minutes. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• For the salmon: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle both sides of the salmon with the olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• For the vegetables: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook until the shallots are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the edamame and snap peas and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the vegetable mixture among 4 serving plates. Top with a piece of salmon and drizzle with the glaze.

BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix balsamic vinegar with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until glaze is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Glaze should coat the back of a spoon. Let cool and pour into a jar with a lid; store in refrigerator.

BALSAMIC GLAZED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place veggies in a pan with water and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes. Remove lid and raise heat back up. Allow the water to boil away and the vinegar to reduce and glaze the veggies, about 5 to 7 minutes. When the vegetables are glazed, to a sweet, rich brown color add butter to the pan. Turn veggies to coat lightly with butter. Season with salt, pepper and serve. Garnish with parsley.
• For an optional glaze for the vegetables, substitute 1/4 melted butter and 1/4 cup honey for 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. Follow method as listed.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Combine Vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 4 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 8 minutes or until reduced by one-third and slightly thick.

BALSAMIC VINEGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a saucepan.
• Slowly simmer until it reaches the thickness of a glaze. Stir frequently to keep from burning.
• When you achieve the glaze consistency, let it cool down.
• Use to decorate and give a sweet and sour tinge to salads and other Mediterranean food

BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Bring vinegar to a boil in a small heavy saucepan; reduce to a simmer, and cook until thickened and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey (if desired) and salt. Let cool completely before serving (glaze will thicken slightly as it cools).