Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
48 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
North American
Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
Description
This Honey Garlic Sauce starts by melting butter in a small pot and cooking finely minced garlic briefly to soften its raw bite. Honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce are added, and the mixture brought to a boil. The cooking time depends on the intended use: a shorter boil for a thinner sauce to coat meats or a longer boil for a thicker dipping sauce. The heat develops a balance of sweetness from the honey, tang from the vinegar, and umami from the soy sauce, all layered with a mild garlic presence.
The sauce is versatile for pan-fried or baked proteins, adding a glossy, flavorful glaze. It can also serve as a dipping sauce when thickened adequately. Cooling naturally thickens the sauce further, so timing the boil is important based on desired consistency.
This recipe is straightforward with pantry staples and can be adjusted by varying the boil time to suit different dishes. Using fresh, finely minced garlic ensures the garlic flavor integrates well without overpowering.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce can be gluten free
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the honey, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce and bring the pot to a boil.
- If you're using the sauce to make baked or pan-fried chicken, fish, or pork, boil the sauce for 2 minutes, until it's slightly thickened.
- If you're using the sauce as a dip, boil it for 4-5 minutes (total), so that it is thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Remember, it will thicken considerably as it cools.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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