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Welcome back Smokin and Grillin wit AB, Family! Today, we’re diving into the depths of smoky goodness with a teriyaki sauce that will have your taste buds doing the happy dance. This recipe is packed with bold flavors, grill marks, and a touch of that signature smokin’ touch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine water and soy sauce over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan. Keep stirring to infuse the flavors into the sauce.
Stir in brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Continue to cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add more honey; for a saltier taste, add more soy sauce.
Once the sauce reaches the desired thickness, remove it from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
Use the Smokin’ Teriyaki Sauce to glaze grilled or smoked meats, vegetables, or tofu. Brush it onto your favorite dishes during the last few minutes of cooking for that irresistible smoky teriyaki flavor.
Now that your Teriyaki Sauce is ready for action, it’s time for the main event – glazing and grilling. Brush this liquid gold onto your choice of meats, vegetables, or tofu during the last few minutes of grilling. Watch as the flames kiss your creations with a smoky teriyaki embrace.

Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger Minced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water and soy sauce over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan. Keep stirring to infuse the flavors into the sauce.
- Stir in brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Continue to cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add more honey; for a saltier taste, add more soy sauce.
- Once the sauce reaches the desired thickness, remove it from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
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