Bourbon, Orange and Molasses Rub

• BASIC-EASY
• FAST
• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons canola oil
2. 1 medium shallot, minced
3. 1 garlic clove, minced
4. 1/2 cup bourbon
5. 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
6. 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
7. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
8. 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
9. 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
10. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
11. 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. In a saucepan, heat the oil. Add the shallot and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, 3 minutes. Add the bourbon and carefully ignite it. Add the orange juice, molasses, vinegar, orange zest, thyme, cinnamon and salt and simmer over moderate heat until reduced to a scant cup, 15 minutes. Let cool.