Teriyaki BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Teriyaki BBQ Sauce Recipe combines soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, pineapple, and spices into a rich, flavorful sauce. It balances sweet, tangy, and savory notes while thickening to a glossy texture. Ideal for glazing meats, dipping, or marinating, it delivers consistent, homemade taste, enhancing dishes with bold, homemade flavors every time.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl (for cornstarch slurry)
- Fine grater (for ginger)
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup yellow onion minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water for thickening
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 20- ounce crushed pineapple
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Mix The Base
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, crushed pineapple, and minced onion. Stir until everything is well blended.
Add Flavorings
- Mix in the garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and let the sauce come to a light simmer.
Let It Cook
- Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until the flavours come together and the sauce slightly thickens.
Finish The Sauce
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce becomes shiny and thick. Remove from heat and let cool before using or storing.