Copycat Whiskey Glaze Sauce (Print View)

Rich whiskey glaze blended with roasted garlic, pineapple, and brown sugar for a bold, tangy finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roasted garlic

01 - 1 head garlic
02 - Olive oil, for drizzling
03 - Salt, pinch
04 - Black pepper, pinch

→ Glaze

05 - 1 cup pineapple juice
06 - 2/3 cup water
07 - 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 1/3 cups packed dark brown sugar
10 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
11 - 3 tablespoons finely minced white onion
12 - 1 tablespoon whiskey
13 - 1 tablespoon canned crushed pineapple
14 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove loose papery layers from the garlic head, leaving the head intact. Slice off the top 1/2 inch of the head to expose the cloves. Place garlic on a sheet of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the garlic in foil, set in a baking dish, and roast for 40 to 50 minutes until cloves are tender. Cool until comfortable to handle.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, water, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and dark brown sugar. Set the pan over medium-high heat and whisk to blend. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer.
03 - Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a small bowl and mash into a smooth paste. Add the roasted garlic to the saucepan. Blend thoroughly with the other ingredients.
04 - Add lemon juice, minced onion, whiskey, crushed pineapple, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Whisk to combine all components fully. Adjust heat as needed to maintain a gentle, steady simmer.
05 - Simmer glaze for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture reduces by approximately half and reaches a syrupy consistency. Monitor carefully to prevent boiling over. Sauce will thicken further as it cools.
06 - Cool glaze slightly before use, or allow to cool completely for storage in an airtight container.

# Notes:

01 - Monitor the simmering glaze closely, as high sugar content may cause it to boil over. Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to match preferred heat level.

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