Sweet & Savory Korean BBQ Sauce

The ginger gives it a nice kick without overpowering the soy, and the pear adds just enough sweetness to balance everything out. I've been using it as a quick marinade for chicken thighs and the flavor clings to the meat perfectly. Already on my second bottle.

The pear really comes through in this sauce—it adds a mellow sweetness that balances the soy and ginger perfectly. I brushed it over some grilled chicken thighs toward the end of cooking and the glaze caramelized into this sticky, glossy finish that disappeared fast. Wish I’d bought two bottles.

I’ve used it as a glaze on grilled chicken thighs and the pear does the heavy lifting — it caramelizes into this sticky, glossy finish without turning cloying. The soy sauce keeps it grounded enough that I’m already planning to brush it over roasted carrots next.