Quick Korean Flavored Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Quick Korean Flavored Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 18 ounces bottled barbecue sauce (1 1/2 cups), preferably KC Masterpiece; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon ssamjang; 1 tablespoon gochujang; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

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Joshua Bousel

Updated March 03, 2025

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To balance the sweetness of bottled sauce, fermented Korean chili condiments lend a strong earthy heat. Salty soy sauce, a splash of fish sauce, and a tiny amount of sesame oil round out the flavor.

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Quick Korean Flavored Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 12 servings

Makes 1 1/2 cups

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18 ounces bottled barbecue sauce (1 1/2 cups), preferably KC Masterpiece
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon ssamjang
1 tablespoon gochujang
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, ssamjang, gochujang, fish sauce, and sesame oil. Use immediately or pour back in bottle and store in refrigerator for up to a month.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
72	Calories
1g	Fat
16g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories	72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 650mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 98mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.