Balsamic Honey Reduction

Not only is this reduction a great glaze for the grill, it also helps thicken an impromptu vinaigrette for tasty salads. Simply whisk together extra virgin olive oil with some Balsamic Honey Reduction, or add some lemon juice and other ingredients as in the Grilled Bread Salad with Shrimp and Roasted Peppers.

Extra reduction can be kept refrigerated for a few weeks, and may become a staple in your kitchen.

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Habanero Honey Glaze

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Orange Teriyaki Glaze

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Maple Soy Glaze

This glaze is great for caramelizing on the grill for a few minutes or drizzling after the food is cooked. The inspiration came from Food Dance Cafe in downtown Kalamazoo. Check it out on salmon and on sweet potatoes.

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Aromatic Blackening Spice Rub

This aromatic blackening spice blend features fennel, coriander and green peppercorns.

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Barbecue Finishing Sauce

 

This sauce is not a marinade, nor is it a condiment. It is well-suited to finishing meats cooked with the Not-So-Basic Barbecue Rub. Baste while cooking over direct heat for not more than a few minutes to avoid burning the sugars.

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Not-So-Basic Barbecue Rub

Author: Russ Faulk, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Servings: Yields 1+ cup

This aromatic barbecue rub combines sweet and savory with a surprising finish of cinnamon and allspice. The recipe omits some of the usual suspects, such as onion, garlic and thyme in favor of these earthy flavors more commonly associated with non-barbecue dishes. Great on ribs and other flavorful meats.  The base rub recipe here can be combined with additional brown sugar to sweeten and lessen the intensity.

Suitable for use on meats grilled over direct heat up to 5 minutes per side or with indirect heat for several hours.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup kosher salt

1/4 cup natural brown sugar

1/4 cup demerara or turbinado sugar

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder

1 1/2 teaspoons grated nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container until ready for use.

Peach-Bourbon-Habanero Glaze

A great finish for marinated garlicky hot wings.

Should be applied during the last 10 minutes of grilling.

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Mojo Rub

This seasoning blend is great for chicken and pork.

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Orange Honey-Butter Glaze

This simple glaze is nothing more than butter sweetened with honey and flavored with orange zest and nutmeg. Brush it on almost any grilled fruit, pound cake, or other grilled bread for a final lick of flavor. It also lends a sweet kiss to pork and chicken.

Author: Andrew Schloss and David Joachim from Mastering the Grill

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Sesame Szechwan Salt

This delicious, fragrant salt and pepper blend is wonderful on plainly grilled shellfish and poultry.

Author: Andrew Schloss and David Joachim from Mastering the Grill

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