Best 5 Orange Balsamic Sauce Recipes

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**Orange Balsamic Sauce: A Symphony of Sweet, Tangy, and Savory Flavors**

Let your taste buds embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Orange Balsamic Sauce. This versatile sauce strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory notes, elevating the flavors of various dishes. Drizzle it over grilled chicken or fish for a burst of citrusy goodness. Add it to salads for a refreshing and tangy dressing. Its rich, glossy texture also makes it an ideal glaze for roasted vegetables, lending them a caramelized sweetness. And for a truly indulgent experience, try it as a dipping sauce for crispy onion rings or sweet potato fries. With its vibrant orange hue and irresistible taste, our Orange Balsamic Sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Discover the endless possibilities it holds within, and unlock a world of culinary delights.

**Recipe Variations:**

1. **Classic Orange Balsamic Sauce:** This recipe provides the foundation for a timeless classic. With just a few pantry staples like orange juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, you can create a sauce that is both elegant and easy to make.

2. **Herbed Orange Balsamic Sauce:** Elevate your sauce with a touch of aromatic herbs. Fresh thyme, rosemary, or basil add a subtle yet noticeable depth of flavor that complements the citrus and balsamic notes perfectly.

3. **Spicy Orange Balsamic Sauce:** Add a kick of heat to your sauce with a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper. The spicy undertones create an exciting contrast to the sweetness of the oranges and the tartness of the balsamic vinegar.

4. **Creamy Orange Balsamic Sauce:** For a rich and velvety sauce, stir in some heavy cream or sour cream. This variation is perfect for drizzling over pasta, chicken, or fish. Its creamy texture adds a touch of decadence that will leave you craving for more.

5. **Fruity Orange Balsamic Sauce:** Incorporate other fruits to create exciting flavor combinations. Try adding fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries to your sauce for a burst of fruity sweetness. The possibilities are endless, so experiment with different fruits to discover your favorite pairing.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-SEARED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROSEMARY BALSAMIC AND ORANGE SAUCE



Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary Balsamic and Orange Sauce image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins (about 2 large), trimmed
1 large shallot, minced
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons minced shallot or onion
1/2 cup wine
1/2 cup low-sodium broth or stock
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter or heavy cream
Vinegar or lemon juice, to taste
Fresh herbs or other aromatics
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, salt, orange zest, and minced rosemary in a small bowl. Rub the oil mixture all over the trimmed pork tenderloins and place them in a large baking dish. Cover and let the pork marinate 20 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and sear, cooking until browned on all sides. Remove the pork tenderloins from the skillet and place into an oven-safe dish; cover. Roast the pork until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads about 145 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
  • For the pan sauce: Pour off the majority of the cooking fat leaving any browned bits in the pan. Heat the pan over medium-high heat and add the shallot and the wine. Continue cooking until most of the wine has cooked off, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the broth and continue cooking until the sauce has reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, one piece at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the balsamic vinegar, rosemary, orange zest, salt, and pepper, to taste. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle the pork with the balsamic pan sauce.
  • After searing the pork tenderloins, pour off the majority of the cooking fat leaving any browned bits. Heat the pan over medium-high heat and add the shallots and wine. Continue cooking until most of the wine has cooked off, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the broth or stock and continue cooking until the sauce has reduced by half. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • Add the vinegar, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper, to taste. Spoon the sauce over the pork or meat and serve.

SALMON WITH BALSAMIC ORANGE SAUCE



Salmon with Balsamic Orange Sauce image

Preparing this fish is so easy that you can enjoy it on busy weeknights. You will want to serve it all the time. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, mix orange zest, vinegar, honey and salt; spread over fillets., Roast 15-18 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in honey, vinegar and salt; serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN W/ ORANGE BALSAMIC SAUCE



Glazed Pork Tenderloin w/ orange balsamic sauce image

This is a wonderful recipe that I picked up along the way and do not remember where it came from. It may have come from my cousin Karen when she was taking culinary classes. But this is a sure hit for those who have a grill and want to take the time with it!

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

BRINE FOR TENDERLOIN
1/2 c kosher salt
1/2 c sugar
1 qt cool water
ROSEMARY-ORANGE GLAZE
1/4 c frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tsp brown sugar
4 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
TENDERLOIN
2 - 1 lb (about 2 pounds total), brined
1 recipe of orange-rosemary glaze
pepper
instant read thermometer
gas grill
ORANGE BALSAMIC SAUCE
1 tsp olive oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
1/3 c orange marmalade
4 tsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. BRINE THE TENDERLOINS: For 2 tenderloins, in a medium bowl mix kosher salt, sugar with cool water until dissolved. Trim the tenderloins of excess fat and silver skin. Submerge them in the brine and let stand about 45 minutes. Remove the pork from the brine, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
  • 2. ROSEMARY-ORANGE GLAZE: In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice concentrate, brown sugar and rosemary to a simmer. Simmer until the mixture reduces to about 2 tablespoons. Set aside and cool slightly.
  • 3. TENDERLOINS: Heat a gas grill turning all burners on high until grill is fully heated, 10-15 minutes. Rub the brined tenderloins all over with the glaze and then season with pepper.
  • 4. Put the tenderloins on the hot grill grate. Close the lid and grill for 7 minutes. Turn the tenderloins over, close the lid and grill another 6 minutes. Turn off the heat (keeping lid closed) and continue to grill for another 5 minutes. At this point an instant read thermometer inserted into the middle of the thickest end of the tenderloin should read 145-150 degrees (If not, close the lid and let the tenderloin continue to roast in the residual grill heat). Remove tenderloins from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before carving. When carving cut across the grain into 1/2 inch slices (Save any juices that run from the tenderloins) and serve immediately with the Orange Balsamic Sauce.
  • 5. ORANGE BALSAMIC SAUCE: Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook until fragrant and sizzling, about 30 seconds. Stir in the marmalade and vinegar. Heat until warm. After slicing the pork, add any juices from the carving board to the sauce before serving. Pass separately when serving the pork tenderloin.

ORANGE, ONION, AND BALSAMIC SAUCE



Orange, Onion, and Balsamic Sauce image

Provided by Wesley Maloney

Categories     Sauce     Onion     Simmer     Gourmet     New Hampshire

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium red onion
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Halve onion through root end and cut crosswise into very thin slices. In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan simmer onion with orange juice and vinegar, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced and thickened, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in sugar and salt to taste and cook mixture over low heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Serve sauce warm or at room temperature.

ORANGE BALSAMIC CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Orange Balsamic Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons orange peel, grated
30 ounces cranberries, fresh or 30 ounces frozen cranberries
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place balsamic and orange peel in a large saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce eat to low and simmer, uncovered for 4 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Add cranberries, sugar, juice and cinnamon. Increase the heat to medium, bring to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill.

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor for the sauce. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use bottled orange juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Choose a good quality balsamic vinegar: Balsamic vinegar is the other key ingredient in the sauce, so it's important to choose a good quality one. Look for a balsamic vinegar that is aged for at least 12 years.
  • Reduce the sauce until it thickens: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it's too thin, continue to simmer it until it reduces.
  • Use the sauce on a variety of dishes: Orange balsamic sauce is a great addition to grilled chicken, fish, pork, and vegetables. It can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Orange balsamic sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. If you're looking for a new way to add flavor to your meals, give orange balsamic sauce a try.

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