Cheddar’s Bourbon Glaze
A rich, sweet, and smoky Cheddar’s Bourbon Glaze perfect for steaks, chicken, or salmon, made with bourbon, brown sugar, and savory spices.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon or whisk
- measuring cups/spoons
- Knife & cutting board (for garlic/onion)
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup bourbon whiskey
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add bourbon; simmer 2–3 minutes to cook off alcohol.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Strain sauce for a smooth glaze (optional).
- Brush onto steak, chicken, or salmon before serving
Notes
Sweet and smoky Cheddar’s Bourbon Glaze recipe with bourbon, brown sugar, and spices. Perfect for steak, chicken, or salmon at home.
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
- Calories: 90
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 390mg
- Sugar: 16g