Shelly's Recipe

Yakitori Barbecue Sauce

Category: Sauces - BBQ

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup turbinado sugar (Sugar in the Raw brand)
¼ cup mirin
1 scallion (white part only), flattened with a cleaver
1 strip lemon zest, about 2 × ½ inch
1 roasted or grilled chicken leg bone (optional)


Combine all the ingredients in a nonreactive saucepan over medium heat and slowly bring to a gentle simmer, uncovered, stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching.
Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes.
Discard the scallion, lemon zest, and chicken bone, if using.
Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cover, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for 5 days.