Root Glaze For Great Burgers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups root
• 1 cup bottled chili sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dark molasses
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon root extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine the root soda, chili sauce, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, sugar, molasses, liquid smoke, root extract, ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder in a heavy, medium fire-proof saucepan.
• 2 bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• 3 reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to about 1 cup and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside (it will thicken slightly as it cools).
• 4 *if using for burgers, just before the patties are done, brush with the glaze.