Glaze for poultry or pork
A glaze for poultry or pork is a sweet, savory, or tangy coating applied during the final stages of cooking to add flavor, moisture, and an attractive shine. Common ingredients include honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, mustard, fruit juices, and aromatic spices. While glazes are used worldwide, they are particularly prominent in American barbecue, Asian stir-fry, and European roast traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is typically a high-carb, high-sugar condiment with minimal protein or fat. A standard serving provides a quick energy boost from sugars and may offer trace minerals like potassium or iron depending on the base ingredients, with a calorie range of 50-120 kcal per tablespoon.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 0.05 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 mcg |
Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Glazes are a fascinating culinary technique that uses sugar's Maillard reaction and caramelization to create complex flavors and textures. Nutritionally, they transform lean proteins into more palatable dishes, though they can significantly increase the overall sugar content of a meal.
