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Cheddars Bourbon Glaze Recipe

Cheddars Bourbon Glaze Recipe

A sweet, smoky, and tangy copycat Cheddar’s Bourbon Glaze made with roasted garlic, pineapple, whiskey, and brown sugar. Perfect as a glaze, dip, or marinade for chicken, steak, salmon, or shrimp.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Garlic

  • 1 head garlic, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Bourbon Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Roasted garlic (from above)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed pineapple
  • 1 ½ cups Domino dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Jack Daniel’s whiskey
  • 1 ¼ cups Dole pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Kikkoman teriyaki sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons Bragg apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When making this Cheddar's Bourbon Glaze recipe at home, the right tools will make the process easier and more enjoyable:
  • Saucepan: To cook down the glaze until it's thick and glossy.
  • Sharp Knife & Cutting Board: For chopping onions and halving garlic.
  • Foil & Baking Sheet: To roast the garlic to a soft, caramelized perfection.
  • Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula: To stir the glaze as it reduces.
  • Glass Jar or Airtight Container: For storing the finished bourbon glaze.
With these ingredients and tools ready, you're all set to start cooking.