Chinese Barbecue Sauce
Description:
If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine, you’re in for a treat with this homemade Chinese Barbecue Sauce! Perfect for slathering on beef skewers or grilling up some chicken tenders, this sauce is sure to be a hit with your family. Bursting with savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, it’s a versatile condiment that adds an authentic taste of Asia to your favorite grilled dishes.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Recipe Category: Sauces
- Keywords: Chinese, Asian, < 15 Mins, Stove Top
- Aggregated Rating: 4/5
- Review Count: 1
- Calories: 883.8 per serving
- Fat Content: 1.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.3g
- Sodium Content: 4000.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 226.6g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 162.3g
- Protein Content: 8.2g
- Recipe Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix all the ingredients together.
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Heat and Dissolve: Place the saucepan over low to medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely and the sauce is well combined. This should take about 5 minutes.
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Adjust Sweetness: Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or tartness according to your preference. You can do this by adding more vinegar or one of the sweeteners like corn syrup, sugar, or honey until it reaches your desired balance of flavors.
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Customization: While most of the ingredients are optional, it’s highly recommended not to skip the hoisin sauce, ginger, sugar, and ketchup as they are essential for that authentic Chinese barbecue flavor. However, feel free to personalize the sauce to your own taste by adjusting the quantities of spices or adding other ingredients you love.
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Serve or Store: Once the sauce is ready, you can use it immediately to baste grilled meats or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future use.
Enjoy your homemade Chinese Barbecue Sauce with your favorite grilled dishes and delight your taste buds with the irresistible flavors of Chinese cuisine! 🍖🥢
