The “Everything” Honey Garlic Sauce (10-Minute Pantry Staple) Recipe
Unlock restaurant-quality flavor with this Homemade Honey Garlic Sauce. A rich, umami-packed glaze for fish, poultry, and veggies. Your new favorite 10-minute recipe!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10-12 minutes
- Yield: 1 pint
- Category: sauce
- Method: stove
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 (2 – 2 1/2 Tablespoons) large cloves of garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3/4 – 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons corn starch
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. Once the butter has melted and begun to foam, add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. If need be, turn the heat to low so as not to burn the garlic.
- Add in the honey, light brown sugar, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Bring it just to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- In a separate container, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a slurry.
- Bring the honey mixture back to a gentle boil and then pour in the slurry, whisking constantly. If it starts to foam up, lower the heat. Cook for another minute or two. Test whether the mixture coats the back of the spoon.
- Once coated, remove from the heat and use immediately, or allow to cool completely before transferring to a lidded container for storage in the fridge.