- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup Merlot wine
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 dashes soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
- 10 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks
- Slowly bring the balsamic vinegar, Merlot, garlic, soy sauce, and honey to a boil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer another 20 to 25 minutes; remove from heat and add the butter to the mixture, stirring to thicken as the butter melts.