Name: Korean BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Asian

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March 4, 2026

Korean BBQ Sauce makes a great dip or marinade, full of bold, savory flavor. Use it on beef, pork, vegetables, and more to make any meal stand out. This delicious Korean BBQ sauce packs a spicy, savory punch, unlike the typically sweeter American BBQ sauce. This sauce is the perfect addition to lots of Korean food recipes and is a great recipe for your next gathering. You can use this sauce for anything, from traditional Korean cuisine to your own recipes.

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Korean BBQ Sauce

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Instructions

Add soy sauce, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, ginger, sesame oil and black pepper to a large sauce pan over medium-high heat; Bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, stir together cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Pour slurry into boiling mixture.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, whisking periodically.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Aromatics First 🧄
Toast the minced garlic and ginger in sesame oil for 30 seconds before adding liquids to unlock their deep, complex flavors and prevent harsh, raw notes in the finished sauce.
Cornstarch Slurry Technique ✨
Mix cornstarch with cold water separately before adding to the sauce to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, restaurant-quality gloss that coats meat beautifully.
Balance Heat and Sweetness ⚖️
Add brown sugar gradually while tasting, as it balances the sriracha's heat and soy sauce's saltiness—this prevents the sauce from becoming one-dimensional and allows the bold flavors to shine.
Finish with Sesame Oil Last 🤤
Stir in toasted sesame oil after cooking rather than during to preserve its delicate, nutty aroma and prevent it from degrading under prolonged heat.
Cool Before Marinating 🧊
Let the sauce cool to room temperature before marinating meat for 4-8 hours, as this extended contact time allows the vinegar and soy to properly penetrate and tenderize the protein without cooking it prematurely.

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