Dr Pepper Glaze for Ham, Chicken, or Pork
You'll love this irresistible Dr Pepper glaze! Perfect for baking ham, grilling, roasting, or as a dipping sauce, this sweet and savory glaze is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It's perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, and holiday meals.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 98kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Dr Pepper
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup (scant) balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- 1 tablespoon sriracha may omit or use less if desired
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove chopped
Instructions
- Mix Dr Pepper, onion, garlic, spices (except sriracha) and sugar in a heavy saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and then allow to reduce by ½, stirring often.
- Add the balsamic and sriracha and continue to simmer until the mixture thickens and gets syrupy.
- Taste and adjust flavor.
- Either strain or use as is.
- Brush on meat before and during grilling, roasting, or baking.
- Watch it carefully, because of the high sugar content this will burn easily.
Notes
Refrigerate unused glaze for up to a week or freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg