Bourbon Chipotle Cherry Glaze
- 10m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 25m Ready In
A sweet and savory glaze with bourbon, chipotle, and cherry jam. Versatile for any protein, it balances smoke, heat, and caramel notes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup cherry jam
- 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo chopped
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- cayenne pepper
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 6 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 540 mg
- Iron: 6.03 mg
- Magnesium: 110 mg
- Phosphorus: 500 mg
- Potassium: 1909 mg
- Zinc: 3.73 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup cherry jam
- 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- cayenne pepper
Prepare
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- Mince 2 clove garlic
- Chop 1 tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 1½ teaspoons olive oil. Add ¼ cup finely diced red onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent but not caramelized; reduce heat if you see any browning.
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Step 2.
Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until soft.
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Step 3.
Add 1 cup ketchup, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup bourbon, ¼ cup cherry jam, 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Cover the saucepan to prevent splattering and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 4.
Remove from heat and allow the glaze to cool. Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate. The glaze will keep for up to 1 week.