Fig Barbecue Glaze

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2/3 cup very hot water
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup dried fig, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried) or 1 tablespoon marjoram (or 1 tsp. dried)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine honey, water, vinegar, figs and cloves. Let mixture stand for 25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over moderately low heat, add oil and saute shallots, stirring occasionaly until they are softened. Add honey-fig mixture.
  3. Bring to a simmer and add rosemary; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  5. As a glaze or basting sauce, brush or spoon warmed glaze over a rack of pork ribs, veal chops, lamb roast or turkey breast.
  6. During the last 30-40 minutes or roasting, baste every 20 minutes or so. Remaining glaze can be simmered to thicken and served as a side sauce.
  7. Makes about 1 cup of glaze.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

420 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.5g 5% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 46.4g 17% DV
Fiber 12.1g 43% DV
Sugar 24.9g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9772.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 465.3mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 38.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6% DV
Calcium 251.8mg 19% DV
Iron 5.1mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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