Prepare Your Ingredients: Compile the ingredients mentioned above. Preparing everything ahead of time will facilitate a more seamless cooking experience.

Combine The Liquid Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, and sake over medium heat. Stir well to blend the flavors.

Add The Sweeteners: Next, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and honey to the mixture in the saucepan. Stir until the sugars dissolve completely.

Infuse With Aromatics: Now, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes to the saucepan. These aromatic ingredients will impart depth and a hint of spice to the sauce.

Simmer And Reduce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the sugars from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Achieve Desired Consistency: Keep simmering until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. The back of a spoon should be properly coated.

Cool And Store: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the Japanese BBQ sauce to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a glass jar or airtight container for storage.

Serve And Enjoy: Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce is now ready to elevate your dishes. Brush it on grilled meats as a marinade, or drizzle it over your favorite stir-fry for an authentic Japanese flavor experience.