How do I make a balsamic glaze?!
How do I make a balsamic glaze?
Is it just as simple as reducing balsamic vinegar?
Answers:
I make this all the time for an excellent chicken dish I found.
Unless you're using a very expensive vinegar I would recommend adding a couple of teaspoons of sugar while reducing. This will slightly sweeten the glaze and also speed up the reduction process.
Also, never let it come to a full boil. Reducing vinegar is a delicate process and needs to be done at a very low tempurature and constant stirring. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten distracted and let the vinegar go too long.
Have fun!