I don’t always make my barbecue with an Asian twist, but when I do, I reach for my home made Asian barbecue sauce. This is the same sauce I used in my pork belly gua bao recipe to impart that coveted umami flavor with a spicy kung fu kick. Even better, this sauce is incredibly easy to make.
It’s just a matter of simmering the ingredients in a saucepan for 5 minutes to bring the flavors together and you’ve got a sweet, salty, and spicy sauce that will become your go-to option any time you want a little Asian persuasion in your barbecue. This sauce is great on pork — I like to baste spareribs with it the last 15 minutes of smoking for a delicious glaze.
Asian BBQ Sauce
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Barbecue Sauce
Description
Looking to add a little Asian flair to your ribs? Try out my easy Asian barbecue sauce for a new twist on a barbecue classic.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup gochujang (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (see notes)
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often to prevent burning.
- Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary to thin out the sauce if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before using. The sauce should keep for several weeks if tightly covered and refrigerated.
Notes
- Gochujang is a fermented chili paste. It can also be found in Asian markets or higher end grocery stores.
- Chili garlic sauce can most likely be found at your local grocery store. A common brand is Huy Fong, the same folks that make Sriracha sauce.
Keywords: Asian BBQ Sauce
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Thank you! I’m glad you like it. 🙂