How to Make Balsamic Vinegar Reduction Sauce

Dress up your salad with a balsamic vinegar reduction sauce.

Balsamic vinegar comes in several different grades, determined by age and quality. It can taste a little bitter, but putting it through the reduction process can sweeten it up for a tasty sauce. Drizzle on salads, bread, meat or fish.

Things You'll Need

• Balsamic vinegar
• Sugar (to taste)
• Hot saucepan
• Whisk

Instructions

1. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the pan; remember it will reduce by half while cooking.

2. Heat the pan to high.

3. Whisk briskly prior to and throughout the boiling process to prevent burning.

4. Sprinkle in sugar to the vinegar reduction; vinegar naturally sweetens when reduced, but you can add sugar to taste.

5. Reduce by half, or until the vinegar takes on a syrupy quality. Allow to cool.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep a close eye on the balsamic; it will burn or boil off completely very, very quickly.

References

• Balsamic vinegar reduction
• The Art of Balsamic Vinegar