Best 4 Balsamic Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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**Balsamic Barbecue Sauce: A Unique and Flavorful Twist on a Classic**

Barbecue sauce is a beloved condiment that adds a smoky, tangy, and sweet flavor to grilled meats, vegetables, and even tofu. While traditional barbecue sauces often rely on tomato sauce as a base, balsamic vinegar offers a unique and flavorful alternative. Balsamic vinegar's sweet and tangy flavor, along with its rich color and syrupy consistency, creates a barbecue sauce that is both delicious and visually appealing. In this article, we present three balsamic barbecue sauce recipes that showcase the versatility of this ingredient. Whether you prefer a classic, smoky sauce, a spicy and flavorful sauce, or a sweet and tangy sauce, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. So grab your apron, fire up the grill, and get ready to experience the deliciousness of balsamic barbecue sauce.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE



Flank Steak With Balsamic Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 small chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons molasses
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds flank steak
1 French baguette, halved lengthwise and cut into 4-inch pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
Sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced by about half, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the ketchup and 3 tablespoons water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Add the reduced balsamic vinegar, the chile powder, paprika, mustard, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle chile, brown sugar, honey and molasses. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce into a bowl and let cool to room temperature. (The sauce will keep for 1 week refrigerated in a sealed container. If it gets too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water.)
  • Let the steak sit 30 minutes at room temperature before grilling. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to high. Brush the steak with the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat until browned on one side, about 3 minutes, then turn over and grill until the other side is browned, about 3 more minutes. Move to a cooler part of the grill, away from direct heat. Baste with the sauce and continue grilling, turning several more times, until medium rare, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the cheesy bread: Brush the cut side of each piece of bread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides. Remove from the grill and top each piece with a mound of grated monterey jack cheese. Put the bread on a piece of aluminum foil and return to the grill to melt the cheese. Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Arrange the steak slices on the bread and garnish with sliced scallions.

CHICKEN SAUSAGE BURGERS WITH BALSAMIC ONION BARBECUE SAUCE



Chicken Sausage Burgers with Balsamic Onion Barbecue Sauce image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling plus 2 tablespoons
1/4 pound pancetta, chopped
2 red onions chopped
Salt and black pepper
1 fresh bay leaf
2 pounds ground chicken
1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seed, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -- go heavier for extra spicy
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Zest and juice of 1 orange
3 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, 4 to 5 sprigs
4 cloves garlic, grated with a microplane or the small side of a box grater
2 generous handfuls of grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Romano cheese
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey or dark brown sugar
1/2 endive, chopped
1 cup arugula leaves, shredded
1/2 radicchio, chopped
4 crusty rolls, split, toasted and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil or buttered

Steps:

  • Put 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a pot over medium high heat. If you're cooking outside you can cook over the grill flames. Add the pancetta to the pot and crisp it up, 3 to 4 minutes, add the onion to the pot and season with salt and pepper - go heavy on that pepper. The black pepper will really balance out the sweetness of your sauce later on. Add the bay leaf to the pot.
  • While the onions cook, place the ground chicken in a bowl and add fennel seed, red pepper flakes, allspice, orange zest, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and cheese. Mix the meat with seasonings and form 4 large patties. Make a shallow dent in each patty at the center of it to prevent the burger from bulging up as it cooks. Wash up and drizzle the patties liberally with extra-virgin olive oil. Place the patties on the grill and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.
  • When the onions are very soft and begin to caramelize, remove the bay leaf and add the Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey or sugar, and orange juice. Let the sauce thicken up and sweeten up 6 to 7 minutes until the liquids are syrupy. Adjust the black pepper level to your taste.
  • Mix the chopped endive, shredded arugula and chopped radicchio together. Pile the chopped lettuces on the bun bottoms top with burgers and lots of onion barbecue sauce. Set bun tops in place and serve.

BLACK GOLD BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE



Black Gold Balsamic Barbecue Sauce image

Great for chicken or steak! You can use it on the grill, in a grill pan, or in the oven. (Thanks flower7 for a great recipe name.)

Provided by Recipe Reader

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and stir until all the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  • Simmer over medium heat until reduced by 1/3, about 15 to 20 minutes.

BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE



BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE image

Categories     Sauce     Tomato     Dinner

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2t olive oil
1/3 cup finely minced shallots (about 1 medium)
2t freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
1/8t cayenne
1/3 cup ketchup
1/8 cup honey
4t dark brown sugar
4t Dijon mustard
2t molasses
2t Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper, plus more to taste
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vinegar is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add in shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in reduced balsamic vinegar, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let cook until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Season with salt and additional pepper to taste. For smoother sauce, puree with an immersion blender, or in the jar of a regular blender, until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to a month.

Tips:

  • To make a thicker sauce, simmer it for a longer period of time.
  • If you want a sweeter sauce, add more honey or brown sugar.
  • For a smokier flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
  • If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and onion powder to your taste.
  • To make a vegan version of this sauce, use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can also freeze this sauce for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Balsamic barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to flavor a variety of dishes. It's perfect for grilled meats, chicken, fish, and vegetables. It can also be used as a dipping sauce or spread. The best part is that it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new barbecue sauce, give this balsamic version a try. You won't be disappointed!

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