Best 9 Balsamic Reduction From Food Network Recipes

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**Balsamic Reduction: A Versatile Condiment for Sweet and Savory Dishes**

Balsamic reduction is a thick, rich, and flavorful condiment made by simmering balsamic vinegar until it reduces by half or more. This process concentrates the vinegar's natural sweetness and acidity, creating a complex and versatile ingredient that can be used to enhance a wide variety of dishes.

Balsamic reduction is often used as a drizzle or glaze for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and fresh fruit. It can also be incorporated into sauces, dressings, and marinades. Its sweet and tangy flavor adds a touch of sophistication to both sweet and savory dishes.

This article provides three different recipes for balsamic reduction, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic balsamic reduction made with just balsamic vinegar. The second recipe adds brown sugar for a sweeter reduction that is perfect for drizzling over desserts or fruit. The third recipe incorporates honey and Dijon mustard for a more complex and savory reduction that can be used to glaze meats or vegetables.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to find that balsamic reduction is a delicious and versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire. So grab a bottle of balsamic vinegar and get ready to explore the many ways you can use this amazing condiment.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC ROASTED BEEF



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 pounds filet of beef, trimmed and tied
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place the beef on the sheet pan. Combine the mustard, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on the filet and brush it evenly over the top and sides. Sprinkle the cracked pepper evenly all over the meat.
  • Roast the filet for 30 minutes exactly for medium-rare (25 minutes for rare and 35 minutes for medium). Remove the pan from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow the beef to rest on the pan for 10 minutes. Slice and serve hot or warm.
  • Note: This recipe was doubled for this episode.

BALSAMIC GLAZED VEGETABLES



Balsamic Glazed Vegetables image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 to 2 pounds of your choice of the following, or any combination of: "baby" packaged fresh carrots, brussel sprouts, yellow squash (you can also use broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

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.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large sweet onions, peeled and cut into quarters
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
8 ounces carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 1-inch slices
8 ounces fingerling potatoes, halved
1 head garlic, cloves separated and left unpeeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons country Dijon mustard (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the roasted vegetables: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the onions, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, fingerling potatoes and garlic with the oil, salt and pepper on a large jelly roll pan. Spread the vegetables in an even layer and roast, stirring once halfway through, until tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the garlic from the skins before serving.
  • For the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the vegetable broth, oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until the glaze is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Serve over the vegetables or as a dipping sauce.

GRILLED RADICCHIO WITH SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION



Grilled Radicchio with Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Balsamic Reduction image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cloves garlic, plus 2 teaspoons minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium heads radicchio
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Smash 4 garlic cloves and combine with olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Trim the radicchio heads, cut into wedges, set aside.
  • In a small saute pan, melt the butter over low heat and add the red pepper flakes, panko, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until panko gets crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat. Cool the mixture for a few minutes and stir in parsley.
  • In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, gently simmer until the balsamic vinegar is reduced by half.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to high. Brush radicchio with infused olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Place cut sides down on grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, turn to other cut side, grill for 1 minute, turn to back, and grill for 1 minute more.
  • Remove wedges to a serving platter. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the radicchio wedges, drizzle with the reduced balsamic, and serve immediately.

BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds rack of lamb cut into chops, 3 chops per person
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed and cracked away from the peels

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Arrange chops on broiler pan.
  • In a small pot, combine vinegar, sugar, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes to thicken sauce. Remove garlic.
  • Broil chops 5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Season chops with salt and pepper. Transfer chops to warm serving platter and drizzle with balsamic rosemary reduction.

SEARED PETITE LAMB CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY BALSAMIC REDUCTION



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 hors d'oeuvres servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Kosher salt
6 (4-ounce) double lamb rib chops (2 ribs) with bones attached, ribs frenched
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 large or 2 small rosemary sprigs
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, parsley, rosemary, and garlic. Season with salt, to taste. Set aside.
  • Set a 12-inch oven-safe saute pan over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the black pepper. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil to the saute pan and place the lamb, fat side down, in the pan. Sear the lamb until the fat has rendered and the skin is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook the lamb, turning to cook evenly on each side, about 2 minutes each side. Baste them with the herb and oil mixture. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the lamb is rare, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can grill the lamb chops.
  • Make the balsamic drizzle while the lamb is cooking: Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shallots to the pan and sweat until translucent, about 1 minute. Add the garlic to the pan and sweat for 30 seconds. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the pan and bring to a boil. Add the rosemary and allow the balsamic to gently boil and reduce until only about 1/4 cup of balsamic remains, about 10 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove from the heat and swirl the butter into the pan. Remove the rosemary sprigs before using.
  • When the lamb is rare, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, slice each double chop in half, and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

ROSEMARY BALSAMIC REDUCTION



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This sauce is recommended over beef tenderloin, but would also be great over lamb, pork or even grilled veggies!!! This sauce can be prepared ahead of time and simply warmed up in the microwave when it's time to serve. Fast and easy. Recipe from Dierberg's Everybody Cooks Sept 2002 edition.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 14m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, minced
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil.
  • Add shallots and cook 1-2 min until soft.
  • Stir in vinegar and rosemary and cook 10 minutes or until reduced to approx 1/2 cup.

RACHAEL RAY'S BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION



Rachael Ray's Broiled Lamb Chops With Balsamic Reduction image

I made this tonight from "Thirty Minute Meals 2" by Rachael Ray. It's good! It makes a lot of sauce and it took a bit longer to reduce than then recipe indicates. I used minced garlic and dried rosemary and then I poured the sauce through a fine mesh strainer. Enjoy!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs racks of lamb, cut into chops
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Arrange chops on broiler pan.
  • In a small pot, combine vinegar, sugar, rosemary, and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer 10 minutes to reduce heat and thicken sauce.
  • Remove garlic.
  • Broil chops 5 minutes on each side for medium rare.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and transfer to warm serving platter and drizzle with the balsamic rosemary reduction.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826.7, Fat 71.1, SaturatedFat 36.3, Cholesterol 183.9, Sodium 95.1, Carbohydrate 10.6, Sugar 10, Protein 34

BALSAMIC REDUCTION FROM FOOD NETWORK



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From Rachel Ray's "Thirty Minute Meals" Low cal but high flavor, this was originally posted for use with lamb, but I apply this to beef with delicious results!

Provided by CutiePieHentai

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed and cracked away from the peels

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, rosemary, and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer 10 minutes to thicken sauce.
  • Remove garlic and serve with your favorite meat.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the balsamic vinegar from burning.
  • Don't boil the balsamic vinegar: Just simmer it over low heat until it reduces by half.
  • Stir the balsamic vinegar frequently: This will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir the balsamic vinegar: This will help to prevent the vinegar from splattering.
  • Don't reduce the balsamic vinegar too much: It should be thick and syrupy, but not too thick that it's difficult to pour.
  • Taste the balsamic reduction before serving: You may want to add a little bit of honey or sugar to taste.

Conclusion:

Balsamic reduction is a versatile condiment that can be used to add a touch of sweetness and acidity to a variety of dishes. It's perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, salads, and even ice cream. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own balsamic reduction at home. So next time you're looking for a way to add a little something extra to your meal, give balsamic reduction a try. You won't be disappointed!

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