Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe
A classic Korean BBQ sauce that's sweet, savory, and a little spicy. Perfect for marinating meats or as a dipping sauce!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Sauce Base
- 0.75 cup Soy Sauce
- 0.5 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 0.33 cup Rice Vinegar
- 4 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 3 clove Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional Additions
- 1 tablespoon Honey for extra sweetness
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for extra heat
Instructions
Sauce Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together all sauce base ingredients: soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, gochujang, and black pepper.
- If using, stir in optional honey and red pepper flakes.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Notes
This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Adjust sweetness and spice to your preference.