Quick Korean Flavored Barbecue Sauce Recipe

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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Active: 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

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.