Smoky Sweet Korean BBQ Sauce
Elevate your grilling experience with this homemade Korean BBQ sauce, blending sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Ideal for marinating meats or as a dipping sauce, this recipe combines soy sauce, garlic, and sesame with a hint of spice. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy winter dinners, this versatile sauce will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to Korea with every bite.
ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
steps
- 1.
In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey over medium heat.
- 2.
Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3.
Add rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang.
- 4.
Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- 5.
Stir in black pepper and sesame seeds, mixing well to incorporate.
- 6.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
- 7.
Once cooled, stir in chopped green onions.
- 8.
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.