Bourbon-Pineapple Grilling Glaze: Sweet & Savory Delight

Knob Creek Grilling Glaze Recipe 🍖🔥

Description:

This sweet and savory Knob Creek Grilling Glaze is an exceptional addition to your grilled chicken or pork dishes. Bursting with flavors of bourbon, brown sugar, pineapple, and garlic, this glaze elevates your barbecue game to new heights. It’s equally delicious when used to baste oven-baked foods, infusing them with irresistible tanginess and aroma. While smooth Knob Creek bourbon whiskey is preferred, feel free to experiment with your favorite brand to suit your taste buds. With a prep time that includes roasting garlic, this recipe yields approximately 1 to 1 1/2 cups of delectable glaze.

Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 1393.6
Fat Content: 0.6g
Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 1767.8mg
Carbohydrate Content: 344.3g
Fiber Content: 1.6g
Sugar Content: 318.8g
Protein Content: 4.5g

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 head roasted garlic
2/3 cup water
1 cup pineapple juice
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/3 cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 onions, chopped
1 cup Bourbon whiskey
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions:

Combine water, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir occasionally until the mixture boils; then reduce heat and simmer.
Squeeze the roasted garlic into the mixture; discard skins and whisk garlic to combine (little chunks are okay).
Add lemon juice, chopped onions, Bourbon whiskey, and cayenne pepper; simmer for about an hour or until the sauce is syrupy and reduced. Be sure not to boil over.
This glaze is wonderful on grilled foods, but can also be used in the oven.
Baste food with the glaze every ten minutes or so at the end of baking for maximum flavor infusion.

Tips:

Choose Quality Bourbon: While Knob Creek bourbon whiskey is recommended, you can use your preferred brand to tailor the flavor to your liking.
Don’t Rush Simmering: Let the sauce simmer gently to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to reduce to a syrupy consistency.
Baste for Flavor: Basting your grilled or baked foods with the glaze adds layers of flavor and helps to keep them moist and juicy.

Serving Suggestions:

Grilled Chicken or Pork: Brush the glaze liberally over grilled chicken or pork during the last few minutes of cooking for a caramelized finish.
Oven-Baked Ribs: Use the glaze to baste ribs in the oven, allowing the flavors to penetrate and create a mouthwatering glaze.