Cooked Meatloaf Glaze
A glossy, sweet-tangy-smoky chipotle glaze built to lacquer in coats.
- unsalted butter1 tsp
- smoked paprika½ tsp
- chipotle powder¼ tsp
- ketchup½ cup
- tomato paste3 tbsp
- brown sugar, packed2 tbsp
- apple cider vinegar, divided1½ tbsp
- Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard1 tsp
- cracked black pepper
- 1
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the smoked paprika and chipotle powder and stir for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
medium-low - 2
Add the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, 1 tbsp of the cider vinegar, Worcestershire, Dijon, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
medium-low - 3
Simmer, stirring, 4–5 minutes until thickened, glossy, and reduced by about a third. Off heat, stir in the remaining 0.5 tbsp vinegar. Taste and adjust sugar and vinegar — sweet, tangy, smoky, slow heat at the back. Reserve half for the second coat.
medium-low
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