Finishing Glaze
Ginger Beer & Bourbon Pit Glaze
Soda · Backyard classic · about 2 cups · 25 minutes
Southern bourbon warmth and caramelized ginger with a peppery kick.
Heat Sweetness
Ingredients
- 1 bottle or can (12 oz) ginger beer
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon butter
Method
- 1.Pour the ginger beer into a saucepan and boil over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, until reduced by about half (roughly 3/4 cup).
- 2.Stir in the bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, and spices.
- 3.Lower to medium-low and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until thick and glossy.
- 4.Take it off the heat and stir in the butter until melted.
Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed jar up to 3 weeks.
Pairs With
spareribs, pork chops, burnt ends, salmon