Description
Give your everyday lemon vinaigrette a little push in a new direction. Burnt Lemon Brown Sugar Vinaigrette is bright, savoury and lightly smoky, made with caramelized lemon, brown sugar, Dijon, garlic and thyme.
Ingredients
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- 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup sunflower or other neutral oil
- Pinch of salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, with a splash of oil or Ghee, place your lemon halves cut-side down in the hot pan. Add the garlic clove.
- Cook until the lemon is deeply caramelized on the cut side and the garlic is softened and lightly browned.
- Squeeze the warm lemon juice into a small bowl. Mash or finely mince the garlic and add it to the lemon juice.
- Whisk in the brown sugar until dissolved, then add Dijon mustard and fresh thyme.
- Slowly whisk in the neutral oil until emulsified. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the balance of sweet, tart and savoury as needed.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in a covered container. Bring to room temperature and whisk again before serving.
Notes
Store refrigerated in a clean container or jar. Lasts for about two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: North American
