Bryanna's Korean Bbq Sauce

Unlock bold, savory flavors with Bryanna's Korean BBQ Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and umami-rich ingredients that's sure to elevate your grilling game. This homemade sauce combines soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey for sweetness, balanced by the heat of gochujang (Korean chili paste) and the zing of fresh ginger and garlic. A splash of sesame oil and rice vinegar deepens the flavor, while optional mirin adds a touch of extra sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for meats, vegetables, or tofu. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions for a restaurant-quality finish. Try this easy Korean BBQ sauce recipe today and bring authentic Korean cuisine to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon mirin (optional, for added sweetness)
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 units scallions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang to the saucepan, whisking until fully incorporated.

Step 4

If using mirin, add it at this step and mix well.

Step 5

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.

Step 7

Optional: Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.

Step 8

Use immediately as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(569.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	825.0

Total Fat 17.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10197.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 119.9g
Protein 26.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 212.3mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1223.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.1%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 69.6%