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Spiced with Gochujang, this sticky and spicy Korean barbecue sauce is versatile enough to pair with any grilled meat or used to season stir fry, lettuce wraps and soups. #mustlovehomecooking

Korean Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Korean Barbecue Sauce Recipe is a flavor game changer. Spiced with Gochujang, this sticky and spicy sauce is versatile enough to pair with any grilled meat, and be used to season fried rice, stir fry, lettuce wraps and soups.
4.12 from 67 votes
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :10 minutes
Total Time :15 minutes
Servings :24
Calories :40
Course :Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang paste
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic about 6 cloves
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions 

  • Stir brown sugar,  Tamari,  rice wine vinegar, Gochujang paste, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey and black pepper together in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling Tamari mixture. Continue to stir the sauce.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Korean Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
272
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
22
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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