- Which beer?
- Lager or Pilsner. IPA is too bitter.
Honey Beer & Wine Reduction
Beer bitterness and wine tannins rarely meet, but honey bridges the gap here. A deep, dark, rich sauce begging for roast pork or brisket. Masculine, bold flavors mellowed by slow cooking.
Ingredients
2/3
cup
Light Beer (Lager)
1/2
cup
Dry Red Wine
2
tbsp
Honey
2
cloves
Garlic
1
small
Red Onion
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
2
tbsp
Brown Sugar
1/2
tsp
Balsamic Vinegar
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Black Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet
Allergen Information
Wheat
Instructions
1
✓
Dice onion finely, crush garlic. Sauté onion in oil until translucent.
Tip: Fine onions melt into the sauce.
2
✓
Add garlic, cook 30s. Deglaze with beer, wine, vinegar.
Tip: Steam removes alcohol.
3
✓
Add honey, sugar, salt, pepper. Boil.
Tip: Double sweetener adds complexity.
4
✓
Simmer 15-20 mins until syrupy.
Tip: Caramelization deepens color.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Light Beer (Lager)
- 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Red Onion
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper