**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.
FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
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
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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
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
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
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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