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Conquer the wild west of Maillard reactions. A real ace in the hole, sling a spray bottle filled with this magical mixture whenever and wherever you want to experience new levels of flavor, color, and texture. From ordinary pantry ingredients to extraordinary elixir, this four ingredient sauce accelerates the Maillard reaction, adding layers of sweet, smoky flavor. It deepens colors for ultra-desirable dark and juicy crusts. It’s amazing on darker meats and hearty veggies—everything from mushrooms, chicken legs, and pork chops to steaks, ribs, and brisket. Add a spritz here and a spray there—use it everywhere to amp up flavor and help dry rubs adhere. Giddy up, partner. We’ve got a “grillixir” (see what we did there?) to make.