Reduced Balsamic Recipe
Reduced balsamic is one of those incredibly simple things to prepare. It is simply balsamic vinegar that has been thickened through evaporation over heat.
This is a great ingredient to have on hand in any kitchen. Its sweet yet slightly tart flavor is not only the perfect complement to many dishes, but it also makes a very visually appealing garnish. Try it over grilled vegetables or salads, or even on some desserts.
When preparing this, I would not recommend using your best and most expensive balsamic vinegar, as you will lose about two-thirds of it to evaporation. However, I would also avoid using a very cheap, highly acidic variety, as no matter how much you reduce it, the flavor can remain too sharp and vinegary.
A nice middle-of-the-road balsamic vinegar is what I use.
Reduced Balsamic Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pour the balsamic vinegar into a saucepan.
- Bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes or until reduced by 2/3rds.
- Allow to cool and use as desired.
- I pour mine back into the bottle and mark it as “reduced”. It will keep for months and months in the pantry.
Notes
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