We add glazes to many different dishes to enhance their flavour or presentation, balsamic vinegar glaze does both.

Using a balsamic glaze

I use balsamic glaze on meats, particularly beef and pork where it enhances the flavour without overpowering it.

I also use a balsamic glaze on vegetables like sweet onions and carrots where it contrasts the flavour and makes for an unusual presentation of vegetables. I’ve found that children, especially those who are a little adverse to eating vegetable tuck in because it looks and tastes different.

Next time I use a balsamic vinegar based glaze, I’ll add a photograph

Making a balsamic vinegar glaze

It is very simple to make! No more than half an hour.

The ingredients for a balsamic vinegar glaze

1 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup demerara sugar

The method for making balsamic glaze

Put the ingredients into a small sauce pan and slowly simmer. Stir it frequently to prevent burning until it reaches the thick consistency of a glaze.

That’s all there is to it!
The secret is to simmer it slowly.

To change the consistency, add water if its too thick or brown sugar if it’s too thin.

To enhance a balsamic vinegar glaze, you can add herbs or spices. From a decorative perspective, cloves look good. Otherwise season to your taste!

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