Finishing Glaze
Ginger Beer, Molasses & Lime Glaze
Soda · Backyard classic · about 2 cups · 25 minutes
Dark, glossy, and rich from molasses, brightened with fresh lime.
Heat Sweetness
Ingredients
- 1 bottle or can (12 oz) ginger beer
- 3 tablespoons dark molasses
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne
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.Whisk in the molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, lime juice, vinegar, Worcestershire, and spices.
- 3.Simmer on low about 12 minutes, stirring often so the molasses doesn't scorch.
- 4.Cool slightly before brushing on.
Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed jar up to 3 weeks.
Pairs With
chicken wings, pork belly burnt ends, ham, duck