Teriyaki Sauce

📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Rick & Joy Gay | 📂 Category: Sauces A classic, versatile homemade teriyaki sauce perfect for marinating meats. This simple blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, and aromatics delivers a deep, savory-sweet flavor profile.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
5 mins0 mins24 hoursApprox. 3.5 Cups

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 CupBrown SugarPacked
1 CupSoy SauceStandard
1 CupWaterRoom temperature
1/2 CupOilVegetable
1 TeaspoonLemon JuiceFreshly squeezed
1/2 TeaspoonPepperBlack, ground
1/2 TeaspoonGingerGround
1/2 TeaspoonGarlic SaltFine

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt.
  2. Whisk the mixture vigorously until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce appears uniform.

Step 2: Marinating

  1. Use the prepared sauce as a marinade for chicken, steak, or pork.
  2. For the best flavor penetration and tenderization, marinate your protein for at least a full day or overnight in the refrigerator.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.


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