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Balsamic Reduction Recipe
Enhance the flavor of your food by making this easy to prepare balsamic reduction that goes excellent on steak, chicken, seafood, or vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 22 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon optional
Instructions
- Add the vinegar and lemon juice to a medium-size pot.
- Cook over low to medium heat until it reaches 226° F.
- Chill the sauce in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours, and serve.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 1 week ahead of time.
- How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- No matter what you reduce the flavors can oftentimes become vinegar and lemon juice not only helps to counter the bitterness but also adds some nice citrus flavors as well.
- Reduced Balsamic goes excellent with fresh strawberries as well as with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Information
Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.