Japanese Style Teriyaki Sauce

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 15

Delicious Japanese Style Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 cups soy sauce
	1 1/2 cups mirin ( Japanese sweet wine )
	1 orange , juiced
	6 ounces chopped fresh pineapple with skin
	1 Granny Smith apple , cored and chopped
	2 cloves garlic
	1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
	4 tablespoons white sugar , divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

About 2 cups

Calories

Sugar

Fat

Japanese-style Teriyaki Sauce is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is often used as a marinade for grilled or broiled meats, veggies, and noodles. This sauce is a balance of sweet and salty flavors and has a deep umami taste. It is easy to make and has a homemade taste, which makes it perfect for incorporating into your weekly meal prep or enjoying as a sauce for dipping and drizzling over your favorite foods.

Instructions

1.	In a blender or food processor, combine soy sauce, mirin, fresh orange juice, chopped pineapple, chopped Granny Smith apple, garlic, grated ginger and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Blend until smooth.
2.	Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
3.	Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and reduces by half, about 20-30 minutes.
4.	Add remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar to the saucepan and stir to dissolve.
5.	Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, until it has thickened and the sugar has caramelized slightly.
6.	Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool completely.
7.	Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or jar.
8.	Store the Japanese Style Teriyaki Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

PROS

This Japanese-style Teriyaki Sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for your favorite meats, veggies and noodles.

It is easy to make at home and is free from any additives or preservatives.

CONS

This sauce does contain a high amount of sodium due to the use of soy sauce as the base.

It is important to use a low-sodium soy sauce, or to enjoy this sauce in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Japanese Style Teriyaki Sauce contains ginger, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may promote healthy digestion and help reduce muscle pain.
It also contains garlic, which has been linked to reducing blood pressure and improving cholesterol levels.