This Korean barbecue sauce is easy to make, versatile, and full of irresistible sweet and savory flavor.
Korean BBQ Sauce Ingredients
To make this Korean barbecue sauce recipe, you’ll need: soy sauce, dark brown sugar, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, ground black pepper, fresh ginger, Asian sesame oil, cornstarch, and water.
How to Make Korean BBQ Sauce
You’ll find the full, step-by-step instructions below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make Korean barbecue sauce at home:
- Stir the first eight ingredients in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Whisk the cornstarch and water in together, then pour it into the boiling mixture.
- Reduce the heat and whisk until the sauce is thick.
How to Use Korean BBQ Sauce
This flavorful Korean barbecue sauce pairs perfectly with pork, chicken, beef, or salmon. Use it as a marinade, glaze, dressing, dipping sauce, or condiment.
How to Store Korean BBQ Sauce
Transfer the Korean barbecue sauce to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“I loved it a lot,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “The flavors complement each other very well. The thing I did differently was just how I cooked it. I threw the ingredients of the sauce in a slow cooker with pork ribs and let it do its magic that way.”
“This was a great recipe, one that I will certainly be making again in the future,” says Thatcher Drake. “I used mine to glaze a mango which I roasted until blackened, along with several root vegetables and onions and squash.”
“This quickly turned into a family favorite,” according to mkgilson. “We eat this with wings, stir fries, and ramen noodles. Good basic sauce [that] we can store and use a few times.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 cup soy sauce
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¾ cup dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®) (Optional)
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, rice wine vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, pepper, ginger, and sesame oil together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
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Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves. Pour into boiling soy sauce mixture.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the sauce is thick, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
219 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
50g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 219 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Sodium 3779mg | 164% |
Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 41g | |
Protein 4g | 9% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 58mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 223mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.