If you are looking for an epic Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe, look no further because this Gochujang BBQ Sauce is the sticky, sweet Korean BBQ Sauce you are looking for.
Disclaimer, when people search for Korean BBQ Sauce, they are often looking for Bulgogi which pairs with beef. In my version, we are using Gochujang to make a Korean BBQ Sauce to pair with my Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe.
Sticky, sweet and slightly spicy- these Gochujang Baby Back ribs do not dissapoint!
Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe
What makes Korean food so delicious? Their sauces!! Korean Cuisine starts by fermenting their condiments which adds Umami (ie, mouth feel). So, when you see the word JANG at the end of any word, such as Gochujang, that means they have been fermented. In the world of cooking, fermentation is a great way of adding flavor to food and often adds nutritional value as well.
What is Gochujang?
Gochujang is fermented chili pepper paste made with the Gochugaru (Korean Red Chili Peppers) glutinous rice, salt, grounded fermented beans, and sugar/honey, which is what gives the sweetness in gochujang paste.
Gochujang Vs. Gochugaru
Gochujang is made with Gochugaru peppers, but with the addition of other ingredients and then fermented.
Gochujang Baby Back Ribs
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This sauce is the perfect BBQ sauce for that craving for sticky sweet Asian ribs, paired with smokey American style ribs made on the smoker. Honestly, I can’t think of a more perfect way to do ribs. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never make ribs a different way again.
Korean BBQ Sauce for Dipping
Trust me when I tell you that you should make extras of this sauce as you will want to keep a jar on hand as your go-to Korean BBQ sauce for dipping. I often double the recipe and keep it on hand to jazz up your average frozen pizza night or for leftovers. Also, this sauce is perfect to have on hand for chicken wings and as the base for an Asian style pizza. Trust me when I tell you that this sauce is so addictive you will find ways to use it!
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Gochujang Korean BBQ Sauce
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 pint sized jar of sauce 1x
Description
This Sticky, sweet and mildly spicy Korean Gochujang BBQ Sauce recipe will be your new go-to favorite BBQ Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
- 2–3 cloves garlic – crushed
- 1 inch ginger – grated (a microplane works great for this)
- 1/3 cup gochujang
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce – optional but it really brings it together
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
Over a low simmer, add the avocado oil, garlic and ginger and cook long enough to soften, no more than 2 minutes. Next, add the remaining ingredients and let simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to combine. Remove from heat until ready to use.
Add sauce to grilled meats such as Smoked Baby Back Ribs. Add the sauce at the end since any sauce with sugar will burn on the grill or in the oven.
Notes
Note: This recipe was developed in partnership with my friends at Moink. I only work with companies I use and support.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: BBQ Sauce, Korean BBQ Sauce
- Method: simmer
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ Sauce
Keywords: Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe, Gochujang BBQ Sauce Recipe
Excellent recipe for the best tasting barbeque sauce I have every had. Thank you so much.
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Excellent recipe I will use this all the time now. Thank you
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glad you love it Nanette! If you go on pinterest def leave a review there too! Many thanks!
I can only comment on how this smells as it’s cooking. It tastes fantastic and I can’t wait to brush this onto my meat. I cooked my 4lbs of ribs in a 250 degree oven for 4 hours. I’ll finish this up under the broiler to caramelize the BBQ sauce. My mouth is watering…
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I made this for our rib’s last night! I put this on half of the ribs and then Sweet Baby Rays on the other half, just in case my kids or “picky” in-laws didn’t like it. Well, it was a hit and I was asked to make it again! I’m making a double batch to keep on hand when grilling. Make this. You can find everything you need in your grocery store or Amazon.
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can I use for chicken on the grill
I haven’t tried that but I believe it would be amazing! When you try let me know your thoughts!!!
So glad it was a hit! I find that these fermented Korean spice pasts like Gochu and misos add so much flavor to sauces. I will be doing more of these kind of BBQ recipes in teh future!!
This is the best Korean barbecue sauce I have ever tasted. I used it on ribs, frozen meatballs, and in some baked beans. I made a pizza with the leftover sauce and meatballs. All were incredible.
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so glad you love this recipe!!
I made this sauce exactly as the recipe states. It’s exceptional! My favorite go to sauce for anything.
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so glad you are enjoying Ronald! we should rename it “comeback sauce” lol!