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SRC Orphan Rescue: On the Move-In the Galley's Balsamic Reduction

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I'm on Orphan-detail again today for the Secret Recipe Club - for a Group B orphan today! - and I am thrilled to be cooking from On the Move-In the Galley. One of the reasons I always volunteer to help out an SRC orphan is to meet new foodie bloggers. But, in this case, I've been reading this blog for awhile now. So, I was doubly happy to help out.

There are so many recipes I love on this blog. On my short-list: Bacon-Date Tart, Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Vieux Carre, and Avgolemono with Lamb Meatballs.

Today, pressed for time and not feeling too good, I opted to do her Basic Balsamic Reduction. I've seen so many recipes that call for a balsamic reduction, but it was nice to have a "recipe." This concentrates the flavor and makes a delicious syrup.

1 C balsamic vinegar

Place this in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by at least one half. The longer you simmer, the thicker it becomes.  That's it!

I served it with some Hickory Salt-Ribbed Lamb Lollipops. Thanks, my love, for grilling tonight out in the cold.


I had a jar of hickory-salt from my visit to one of the Monterey Bay Salt Company salt houses, but you can use any sea salt.  Rub the mixture on a Frenched rack of lamb and let sit for at least 10 minutes before grilling. Grill till desired doneness. Once cooked, slice the rack into separate pieces - with the bone like a lollipop stick - and serve with the balsamic reduction.


One of these days, soon, I'll have to try this balsamic reduction with her Bacon-Date Tart. That sounds too good to resist!
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  1. SeattleDeeDecember 16, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Thanks for the orphan rescue today, and for your kind comments. Wow, you work fast! The sauce sounds a good match for grilled lamb, but I'm really eager to try your Morello Cherry Glaze. It's such fun to play with food.

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    1. Camilla M. MannDecember 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      You are welcome! Yes, that cherry glaze is good, too. Yours was faster though.

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  2. UnknownDecember 17, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Mmm, sounds like a pretty easy way to add a ton of flavor!

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  3. AprilDecember 17, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Thank you so much for adopting our group b orphan Camilla! You are a sweetheart, and your recipe has been featured on the Secret Recipe Club's site, as well as our Facebook pages.

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