Name: Bourbon Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 13, 2026

Bourbon Glaze is sweet and savory and can be used on anything. Packed with smoky flavor, this glaze goes great with meat, seafood, grilled vegetables, and even cakes. This bourbon maple glaze gives a deep umami flavor to holiday dinners and is the perfect finishing sauce for a crispy baked ham or grilled salmon. It’s perfect for homemade smoked meats, baby back ribs, and all your favorites for special occasions.

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Bourbon Glaze

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Combine water, pineapple juice, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium high heat.

Stir occasionally until mixture boils, then reduce heat to simmer.

Add remaining ingredients to pan and stir.

Let simmer for 35-45 minutes or until sauce has reduced by half and is thick and syrupy.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bourbon Reduction Magic 🥃
Slowly reduce the bourbon over low heat to concentrate flavors and burn off alcohol, creating a more complex and smooth glaze.
Roasted Garlic Technique 🧄
Slowly roast garlic whole in foil at 400°F for 40-45 minutes to develop a deep, sweet, caramelized flavor that enhances the bourbon glaze's complexity.
Balanced Sweet-Savory Ratio 🍍
Use a 2:1 ratio of sweet ingredients (brown sugar, pineapple juice) to savory elements (soy sauce, teriyaki) for a perfectly balanced glaze that doesn't become cloying.
Layered Flavor Building 🔪
Caramelize white onions first to create a flavor foundation, then deglaze the pan with bourbon to capture those rich, deeply developed notes.
Glaze Application Technique 🖌️
Apply the glaze in multiple thin layers during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and create a perfect sticky, glossy finish.

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