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Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Korean BBQ sauce recipe is a combination of tangy, spicy and sweet, perfect as a marinade and finisher for any grilled meats and essential for Korean BBQ. So easy to make!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean , American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup gochujang Korean fermented chili paste
- 1 small Asian pear peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or use honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 spicy red pepper minced - optional, for hotter Korean bbq sauce
Instructions
FOR THE KOREAN BBQ SAUCE
- Puree all of the ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Transfer the bbq sauce mixture to a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Use immediately, or transfer to a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cup of Yum
FOR MAKING KOREAN BBQ
- Marinate your chosen meat (strips of steak, chicken, pork) in half of the Korean bbq sauce for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more flavor development.
- Grill or sauté the strips of steak or meat over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes, stirring or flipping often, until done to your liking.
- Serve with extra Korean bbq sauce as desired.
Notes
- Makes about 1.5 cups.
Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
1108mg
(46%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1108mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.