10 Minute Easy Korean BBQ Marinade to Tenderize Meat Recipe

Easy Korean BBQ Marinade to Tenderize Meat Recipe Overview

In this blog post, I will walk you through a step-by-step guide to create a delicious Korean BBQ marinade that can be made in just 10 minutes. This Korean BBQ marinade is packed with flavorful ingredients and can be used for various types of meat, including pork chops, chicken, to add flavor and tenderness to your beef shank recipe, or to pan seared shrimp.

Easy Korean BBQ Marinade To Tenderize Meat Recipe Video

Easy Korean BBQ Marinade To Tenderize Meat Recipe Ingredients

• Extra virgin olive oil

• 4 green onion tops

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 piece of ginger

• Regular vegetable broth

• Liquid smoke

• Lemon juice

• Lime juice

• Substitute brown sugar (no sugar brown sugar product)

• Fish sauce

• Black pepper

• Low-sodium soy sauce

• Toasted sesame seeds

• Signature seasoning blend (of your choice)

• Asian pear

Easy Korean BBQ Marinade Recipe Step-By-Step Written Instructions

1. Coat the bottom of a pan with extra virgin olive oil and allow it to heat.

   

   Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Generously Coat the Pan

2. Wash the green onion tops thoroughly and chop them into pieces.

3. Peel and chop the garlic cloves.

4. Smash a piece of ginger and add it to the pan.

   

   Smash a Piece of Ginger and Add to Pan

5. Add the chopped green onion tops, garlic cloves, and ginger to the heated pan. Sauté them for a few minutes until fragrant.

6. Pour in the regular vegetable broth into the pan.

7. Add a capful of liquid smoke for a smoky flavor.

8. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and a little squeeze of one lime.

9. Incorporate a couple of tablespoons of substitute brown sugar to reduce sugar content.

10. Add about a teaspoon of fish sauce for an umami kick.

11. Sprinkle in a hint of black pepper.

12. Introduce the soy sauce and sesame seed by pouring in about 4 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce and add a teaspoon and a half of toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of flavor.

    

    Pour the Soy Sauce and Add Sesame Seeds

13. Enhance meat tenderization by adding around half a teaspoon of unseasoned meat tenderizer mix.

14. Incorporate a tablespoon of signature seasoning blend for added taste.

15. Cut an Asian pear in half, remove the seeds, and add half of it to the marinade.

16. Stir all the ingredients together and let them cook down.

17. Once the mixture has cooked down, turn off the heat and transfer the cooked ingredients to a blender.

18. Blend everything until smooth and well combined.

    

    Use a Blender to Blend Everything Until You Get a Smooth Consistency

Store this Korean bbq marinade in the refrigerator until ready to use, or can in mason jars at home and store until ready for use.

You’ve successfully prepared a mouthwatering Korean BBQ marinade that will tenderize your meat in no time. This versatile korean marinade can be used for pork chops, chicken, to add flavor and tenderness to your beef shank recipe, or to pan seared shrimp, adding smoky and sweet flavors to your dishes. Enjoy experimenting with this delicious marinade and happy cooking!