Easy Korean
BBQ Marinade
By Jean
CA
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
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
- Combine all
ingredients in a large bowl or container.
- Stir well until
sugar is fully dissolved.
- Use about 1/2
cup marinade per pound of beef or
chicken.
- Marinate meat
for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in
the refrigerator.
- 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.