Homemade Teriyaki Sauce is simple and delicious.
I have always used store bought teriyaki sauce. Never thought anything about it until we ran out. I decided to make it ourselves and wouldn't you know it....super easy and super delicious!
This teriyaki sauce can become really salty tasting. Here are my tips to avoid that over salty taste: Use a low sodium soy sauce and don't boil the mixture. Just bring to a simmer and then remove from heat. If it's too salty, add ¼ cup additional water and taste.
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Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon Sherry
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a sauce pan.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Turn off heat and let cool.
- Use or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
If too salty, add an additional ¼ cup of water.
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Kathleen says
Is there something else I can use instead of the sherry??
Kathy says
Hi Kathleen,
If you want something non-alcoholic you can use rice vinegar or other light flavored vinegar instead of the sherry.
Kathy
Kathleen says
Thanks! I just don't have any Sherry in the house but I do have rice vinegar!! Merry Christmas!
Kathy says
Merry Christmas to you too!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
You made teriyaki sauce?!?!?! Impressive! Pinned!
Kathy says
Thanks, Rachelle! You'll be surprised how easy it is to make!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
LOVE the idea of making my own teriyaki sauce. This looks fantastic!
Kathy says
Thanks! I hope you give it a try!
CakePants says
I've never made homemade teriyaki sauce, but now I'm not sure why - it looks so straightforward! I'll have to try this sometime soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
I love teriyaki sauce but never tried making my own. I need to try this recipe very soon! Thank you for this! 🙂
Kathy says
I hope you give it a try!
Balvinder says
I usually cook my food from scratch but haven't made teriyaki sauce, yet. Its a good recipe to start with.
Kathy says
Homemade is so much better! Give it a try.
Rahul @samosastreet.com says
Looks like a perfect teriyaki sauce Kathy, that’s easy to make at home. I love teriyaki flavors, I’ll have to try this sauce sometime soon.
Kathy says
Teriyaki is so yummy.
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
I make my own teriyaki sauce but I never use a recipe. I just throw stuff together until it tastes the way I want it. Pinning your recipe so I now have a real (and easy) recipe to follow! Yay! 🙂
Kathy says
I'm impressed! I hope my recipe measures up!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
OK, I am seriously impressed, and seriously inspired. Homemade teriyaki sauce, here I come!!
Kathy says
I love that you're impressed! That's quite a compliment 🙂 Thanks!!!
Adina says
Sounds so great and easy to make! Do you know how long it keeps?
Kathy says
I don't know how long it keeps! The first batch we used right up. The second batch has been in the fridge for one week and is still good.
Ramona @ The Merchant Baker says
I can tell by the ingredients that this sauce is going to be great! I can't wait to try it!
Kathy says
It's full of flavor!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
You made this look so easy! Would love to mix with some noodles and veggies!
Kathy says
It would be perfect with noodles and veggies! Yum!!!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Such a fun sauce! I love teriyaki but have never made it myself...I need to get on that! Thanks for the nudge I needed! 🙂
Kathy says
Nudge, nudge....make some teriyaki sauce!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I love teriyaki sauce Kathy and I've never thought to make my own! Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Kathy says
It's so easy to make! Give it a try! 🙂
David @ Spiced says
What a fun recipe, Kathy! We love making homemade sauces, but I've never even thought about making homemade teriyaki. It sounds super easy to make, and I think I have all of those ingredients in my pantry right now. Yum!!
Kathy says
It is really easy to make and adds so much flavor to any dish.
Amanda says
Making sauces is fun, but I've never tried to make my own teriyaki sauce before. This looks great! I definitely have to try it.
Kathy says
I love using teriyaki sauce as a marinade. Super simple to make it yourself.