Honey Garlic Sauce
Cooking in Cowboy Boots
This is one of those sauces that quietly steals the show. Sweet, garlicky, and glossy — the kind you start making “for one recipe” and then find yourself spooning over everything. It technically keeps for two weeks… but let’s be honest, it won’t make it past a couple of days.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup Honey
- ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
- 8-10 Garlic Cloves minced Measure with your heart!
- 2 Tsp Sweet Rice Vinegar
- ¼ Cup Water
- 1 tbsp Corn Starch
In a small saucepan, add the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and rice vinegar. Whisk until everything is well combined and smelling very promising.
In a small bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch until smooth and fully dissolved. Pour this mixture into the saucepan and whisk again.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, lower the heat slightly and let it bubble away for about 5 minutes, whisking often, until thickened and glossy.
Remove from the heat and taste. Need more garlic? Add it. Want it a touch sweeter? Drizzle in a little more honey. This sauce is forgiving.
Transfer to a jar or serving bowl and let cool slightly — or use right away if you’re impatient (no judgment here).
Notes
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks — though realistically, it won’t last that long.
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One serving = 2 tablespoons (but who’s counting?)