Linda’s Balsamic Reduction Sauce for Beef, Pork, and Lamb

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 3

Linda's Balsamic Reduction Sauce for Beef, Pork, and Lamb

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups balsamic vinegar
	1/3 cup brown sugar
	3 tablespoons fresh rosemary , finely chopped
	3 garlic cloves , peeled and crushed with the side of a knife
	salt and pepper , to taste
	3 -4 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

156

Sugar

11g

Fat

Linda's Balsamic Reduction Sauce is a perfect complement to beef, pork, and lamb. The sauce has a unique tangy sweet taste that pairs well with roasted or grilled meat. The ingredients for making the sauce are straightforward and readily available in most grocery stores. The recipe only takes about 15 minutes to make, making it a quick and convenient addition to your dinner menu. The sauce can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, so it's perfect for meal planning.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized saucepan, add balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2.	Add brown sugar, fresh rosemary, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Continue to let it boil until the liquid is reduced by half.
3.	Take it off the heat and let it cool down for a few minutes.
4.	Stir in the butter until it is fully melted and well combined.
5.	Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof dish, and it's ready to serve.

PROS

This sauce is versatile and can be served with beef, pork, and lamb.
It’s easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available.

It has an excellent tangy sweet taste, and the rosemary adds a savory herbal aroma to your dish.

CONS

If the sauce is not reduced enough, it may taste too sharp as balsamic vinegar has a strong flavor.

If you over-reduce it, it may result in a thick, sticky sauce that can be difficult to spread out.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Balsamic vinegar has been used in traditional medicine for years. It is a good source of polyphenols, which are natural compounds with antioxidant properties.
These compounds help fight off harmful free radicals in the body that can cause damage to cells. Balsamic vinegar can also lower cholesterol levels.