If you’re on the hunt for an extraordinary Korean BBQ sauce recipe, your search ends here. This Gochujang BBQ Sauce is the sticky, sweet masterpiece you’ve been dreaming of.
Disclaimer: When people think of Korean BBQ sauce, they often imagine the classic Bulgogi sauce that pairs perfectly with beef. However, in this version, we’re using Gochujang to create a Korean BBQ sauce that will take your Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe to the next level. Trust me, your grilled meats have never tasted this good!
Prepare to be blown away by the game-changing Gochujang Korean BBQ Sauce recipe. Once you try it, regular BBQ sauce will pale in comparison. This sauce is brimming with umami flavors, thanks to Gochujang Korean Pepper paste, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, mirin, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and a few other magical ingredients that come together in perfect harmony.
Key Takeaways
The Secret of Korean Cuisine
What sets Korean food apart? It’s all about their sauces! Korean cuisine employs the art of fermentation to create mouthwatering condiments bursting with umami flavors. When you come across the word “JANG” in Korean cooking, such as Gochujang, it means that particular ingredient has undergone fermentation. Fermentation not only enhances the taste but also adds nutritional value to the food.
Discovering Gochujang
Gochujang is a fermented chili pepper paste made with Gochugaru (Korean Red Chili Peppers), glutinous rice, salt, ground fermented beans, and sugar/honey. It’s the addition of sugar or honey that gives Gochujang the delightful sweetness we all love.
Gochujang Vs. Gochugaru
Gochujang is made using Gochugaru peppers, but it goes through an additional fermentation process that elevates its flavor profile.
Where to Find Gochujang Paste
You can find Gochujang paste in the Asian food section of most grocery stores. Alternatively, you can explore your local Asian market, where you’ll discover a wide range of Gochujang varieties. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods often stock Gochujang as well. If you can’t find it locally, you can always order it on Amazon. Here’s one of my favorite options.
Gochujang Baby Back Ribs
Originally designed to complement my Gochujang Baby Back Ribs recipe (watch the video above), this sauce is a match made in heaven for succulent ribs. When it comes to smoking pork ribs, you have two choices: pork baby back ribs or St. Louis style pork spare ribs. For the spare ribs, I recommend using the 3-2-1 method: 3 hours in smoke, 2 hours wrapped in foil to braise, and 1 final hour on the grill. As for the baby back ribs, the process is slightly different with the 2-2-1 method: 2 hours in smoke, 2 hours wrapped in foil, and the final hour back on the grill.
Pro Tip: This sauce is the perfect accompaniment to sticky-sweet Asian ribs and pairs beautifully with smoky American-style ribs cooked on the smoker. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never go back to making ribs any other way.
Ingredients for Gochujang Korean BBQ Sauce
Store any leftover sauce in the fridge, as it’s perfect for slathering on all your favorite dishes. It will stay fresh for up to a month.
Korean BBQ Sauce for Dipping
Believe me when I say that you should make extra batches of this sauce because you’ll want to have a jar of it on hand at all times. It’s the ultimate Korean BBQ sauce for dipping. I often double the recipe so I can jazz up an ordinary frozen pizza or add a burst of flavor to leftovers. This sauce is also perfect for chicken wings and serves as an excellent base for an Asian-style pizza. Trust me, this sauce is so addictive that you’ll find endless ways to use it!
Remember, when you’re craving mouthwatering Korean BBQ, don’t settle for anything less than the exquisite Gochujang Korean BBQ Sauce. It’s the secret ingredient that will take your grilled meats to new heights of deliciousness. Enjoy!
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