Marinades, Sauces, Rubs & Salsas

Merlot Honey Glaze

This simple recipe, which takes only minutes to make, combines Merlot (feel free to use another good red wine, if desired), honey, balsamic vinegar, and sugar for a glaze that complements duck, salmon, pork tenderloin, or chicken.

Merlot Honey Glaze

Recipe Notes

Yield: Makes 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1/4 cup Merlot wine
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe Steps

Step 1: Place the Merlot, vinegar, honey, sugar, and soy sauce in a heavy nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer the mixture until thick, syrupy, and reduced to about 1/2 cup, 6 to 8 minutes. The glaze will thicken as it cools.