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 Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 0 mins | 24 hours | Approx. 3.5 Cups |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Brown Sugar | Packed |
| 1 Cup | Soy Sauce | Standard |
| 1 Cup | Water | Room temperature |
| 1/2 Cup | Oil | Vegetable |
| 1 Teaspoon | Lemon Juice | Freshly squeezed |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | Pepper | Black, ground |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | Ginger | Ground |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | Garlic Salt | Fine |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- 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.
- Whisk the mixture vigorously until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce appears uniform.
Step 2: Marinating
- Use the prepared sauce as a marinade for chicken, steak, or pork.
- 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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