Honey Barbeque Sauce: Barbeque Marinade Recipes

Wednesday 15 August 2012

Barbeque Marinade Recipes

Gregory tells me that he learned how to make galbi, or kalbi, marinade by watching his mom, although it's never exactly the same twice. I had to analyze his process with eagle eyes as he threw in a little of this and a little of that, never picking up a measuring spoon or cup. I finally came up with the proportions in the recipe below; it met with his approval but he says you should always taste and adjust to your liking (good advice for most recipes, really!).

Alongside the customary soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, he might sweeten it with brown sugar, white sugar, honey, soda (some people swear by 7-Up; others prefer Coke), and/or Asian pear juice, which tenderizes the meat. The marinade can be used on beef short ribs, tofu, tempeh, or even vegetables. Once on the grill, the sauce caramelizes and provides an irresistible smoky, savory, sweet flavor.