Easy Homemade Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 0.75 cup dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®); 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water

This homemade Korean BBQ sauce recipe is perfect for those who prefer a unique flavor profile. It's a fantastic alternative to traditional BBQ sauces and pairs exceptionally well with pork ribs and other grilled meats.

Total time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Instructions

Prepare all ingredients for the Korean BBQ sauce.
Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, gochujang paste, black pepper (or gochugaru chili powder), grated ginger, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Gradually pour this cornstarch slurry into the boiling soy sauce mixture, stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 219 kcal
Fat Content: 1 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 41 g
Sodium Content: 3779 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Carbohydrate Content: 50 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g