Gochujang BBQ Sauce

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    3 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Chinese-American Barbecue: Big-Flavor Asian BBQ from the Smoke Queen

By Winnie Yee

Published 2026

  • About

Even though gochujang is a Korean condiment, the flavor profile is a cousin to the Chinese doubanjiang (spicy chili bean paste). Both condiments are made of fermented chili peppers and soybeans. Gochujang has the addition of fermented rice, and I think that the rice tones down the soybean flavor and makes it more chili forward. This is my version of gochujang sauce. It’s very potent and makes a great marinade for quick grilled meats. Simply reduce the sugar content in half for a delicious,