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Easy Korean BBQ Marinade

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A bold, sweet-and-savory Korean-style BBQ marinade that’s easy to mix and perfect for beef or chicken. This large-batch recipe works well for classrooms, cooking clubs, and family meals—just mix, marinate, and cook.
  • Category: Marinade
  • No Cook
  • Skill Level: Beginner

Prep: 10 minutes | Yield: Almost 2 quarts

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup sesame oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or container.
  2. Stir well until sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Use about 1/2 cup marinade per pound of beef or chicken.
  4. Marinate meat for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  5. Cook marinated meat by sautéing on medium-high heat or grilling until fully cooked.

Kid-Friendly Tips

  • Kids can help measure and stir ingredients.
  • Talk about balancing sweet (sugar) and salty (soy sauce) flavors.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce for a classroom-friendly option.

Notes

This recipe makes a large batch. Store unused marinade covered in the refrigerator and use within 1 week. Do not reuse marinade that has touched raw meat.

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