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Sweet and Spicy Gochujang BBQ Sauce

This homemade gochujang BBQ sauce brings together the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will elevate your grilling game to new heights. The star ingredient, Korean gochujang paste, delivers a deep umami flavor with just the right amount of heat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Calories: 219
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and measure them out for easy assembly.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, gochujang paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk ingredients together until well combined.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  5. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in honey, sesame seeds, and green onions.
  7. Add black pepper to taste and mix well.
  8. Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 3779mgSugar: 41g
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