Korean Bulgogi Marinade

Korean barbecue is about fast cooking, high temperatures, and lots of flavor. Our Bulgogi Marinade Recipe brings the flavor. You can use this on practically anything. We love a Bulgogi Marinate Ribeye! You can also fire up the smoker for some smoked bulgogi beef. Fantastic!

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Course: Marinades/Brines

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: marinade recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: Cup

Calories: 772kcal

Author: Sabrina Baksh

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons sake (use rice wine or sherry as substitutes)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
6-8 cloves garlic minced
4 green onions finely diced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Toast sesame seeds in a hot skillet. Toss to distribute heat evenly. The toasting process happens quickly, so keep a close eye on the seeds. Once browned, remove from heat, transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in a small saucepan and add minced garlic. Cook garlic for over medium heat for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Add remaining ingredients, except green onion, and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat and stir in green onions. Let marinade cool for 15-20 minutes before using.
For thinner cuts like steaks, marinate meat for 2-4 hours
For larger cuts and roasts, marinate for 6-12 hours.

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