This is my mom's version of yakiniku-- a kind of "Japanized" Korean BBQ marinade. It is a favorite in our house, even with the little people (including my 3-yr old who is not a big meat eater). It's very easy to put together if you have all the ingredients on hand, and to me, it's the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spicy. My mom always uses regular white sugar for the marinade, but lately I've used coconut palm sugar, which works great as well. I feel the amount of gochujang is just right to give it that little kick but not cause complaints from our kiddos, but if you prefer more heat, feel free to add more. This recipe is also great for a party since it can easily be doubled/tripled/etc.

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