Fantastic Korean Style Marinade for Beef Pork or Chicken

Elevate your next barbecue or weeknight dinner with this Fantastic Korean Style Marinade, a versatile flavor-packed recipe perfect for beef, pork, or chicken. Bursting with bold, umami-rich ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, balanced by the sweetness of honey and brown sugar, this marinade delivers a deliciously complex taste profile reminiscent of authentic Korean flavors. Fresh garlic, grated ginger, and a hint of optional crushed red pepper flakes provide a pleasantly spicy and aromatic kick. Finished with green onions and sesame seeds, this marinade tenderizes and infuses your favorite cuts of meat with vibrant depth in just 2 hours—or let it work its magic overnight for unbeatable flavor. Whether grilled, baked, or stir-fried, this is your go-to marinade for achieving restaurant-quality results right at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 Green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 pounds Meat of choice (beef, pork, or chicken)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and water. Stir thoroughly to combine the liquid base.

Step 2

Add the brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional crushed red pepper flakes to the liquid base. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is well-integrated.

Step 3

Mix in the finely chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Step 4

Place your meat of choice (beef, pork, or chicken) into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.

Step 5

Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it is evenly coated. Massage the marinade into the meat or use a spoon to distribute it evenly.

Step 6

Seal the plastic bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Allow the meat to marinate for at least 2 hours, but for the best flavor, marinate for 6-8 hours or overnight.

Step 7

Once marinated, remove the meat from the marinade and let excess liquid drip off slightly before cooking.

Step 8

Grill, pan-fry, bake, or stir-fry the meat according to your desired preparation method. Ensure the internal temperature of the meat reaches safe cooking levels: 165°F for chicken, 145°F for pork, and 145°F (with a 3-minute rest) for beef.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1229.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2844.2

Total Fat 169.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 5283.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 45.0g
Protein 250.9g	0%

Vitamin D 63.5IU	0%
Calcium 276.6mg	0%
Iron 27.1mg	0%
Potassium 3573.1mg	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: 55.1%

Protein: 36.2%

Carbs: 8.7%