Fig Barbecue Glaze - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
2/3 cup very hot water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup dried fig, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced shallot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried) or 1 tablespoon marjoram (or 1 tsp. dried)
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine honey, water, vinegar, figs and cloves. Let mixture stand for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over moderately low heat, add oil and saute shallots, stirring occasionaly until they are softened. Add honey-fig mixture.
Bring to a simmer and add rosemary; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. If desired, puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
As a glaze or basting sauce, brush or spoon warmed glaze over a rack of pork ribs, veal chops, lamb roast or turkey breast.
During the last 30-40 minutes or roasting, baste every 20 minutes or so. Remaining glaze can be simmered to thicken and served as a side sauce.
Makes about 1 cup of glaze.