Name: Balsamic Hoisin Sauce
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar; 3/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

This is part of the recipe Chicken Wings Five Ways.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar

3/4 cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1
Simmer vinegar, hoisin sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small heavy saucepan, uncovered, stirring frequently, until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.

TagsSauce Nut Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy Quick Simmer Gourmet

Recipe notes

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