Fig Barbecue Glaze

• 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

1. In a large bowl, combine honey, water, vinegar, figs and cloves. Let mixture stand for 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over moderately low heat, add oil and saute shallots, stirring occasionaly until they are softened. Add honey-fig mixture.
3. Bring to a simmer and add rosemary; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
5. As a glaze or basting sauce, brush or spoon warmed glaze over a rack of pork ribs, veal chops, lamb roast or turkey breast.
6. 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.
7. Makes about 1 cup of glaze.

honey, very hot water, balsamic vinegar, ground cloves, olive oil, shallot, rosemary, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fig-barbecue-glaze-430352 (may not work)