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  1. TexasF355F1

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    #1 TexasF355F1, Mar 21, 2011
    I'm going to be doing ribs in a few weeks and want to do a asian style. The marinade will be root beer based, but I'm trying to determine whether to use soy sauce or teriyaki.

    What would you recommend? How do you determine which to choose in general?
     
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    #2 darth550, Mar 21, 2011
    Do them Korean with soy and ginger..... :D
     
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    #3 kali, Mar 21, 2011
    For a more delicate taste, teriyaki. It's more pleasing to the western palate.

    However, for a nostalgic asian taste (for those who grew up on it) soy sauce is the way to go.
     
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    #4 wax, Mar 21, 2011
    Use vanilla to give it a Root Beer Float taste.
     
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    #5 PaulC, Mar 21, 2011
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    Use half soy sauce and half mirin. Try to find some at an asian grocery, but if that is not available, you can find it at most grocery stores
    It is a sweetened sake with a much better taste that the teriyaki when combined with soy sauce.
    It is the base of the marinade in sukiyaki and really marries well with beef.
     
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    #6 darth550, Mar 21, 2011
    I finally found Chinese 5 spice. Took a bit of work too!
     
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    #7 wax, Mar 21, 2011
    Aaaah, my favorite spice scent. I'm gunna go freebase some right now . . .
     
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    #8 Nurburgringer, Mar 21, 2011
    +1
    This is base for Japanese Yakitori, one of my favs.
    Usually add a tbsp of sugar but I bet go great with root beer as a sweetener.
    You can buy mirin in almost any grocery store, but it will be much more expensive (and lower quality) than Asian markets.
    Try it brushed on chicken livers, thighs or shrimp right before and during grilling. mmmmmmmmmm....
     
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    #9 TexasF355F1, Mar 21, 2011
    That would be really interesting.

    Thanks Paul.

    That sounds like a nice combo. If I don't do it this time, I'll definitely use it in the future.

    I have some in the pantry and didn't even realize it. lol

    I'm pretty sure I've seen mirin at kroger. They do have an entire side of an aisle dedicated to asian spices and mixes.

    The whole root beer idea was completely just off the top of my head one day. Figured I'd give it a go.

    Thanks for all the help guys. I'm probably gonna go with soy sauce.
     
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    #10 velocetwo, Mar 21, 2011
    FYI Teriyaki sauce is a blend of soy sauce and brown sugar/ molasses + ginger, sherry

    Teriyaki = sweet
    Soy = salty

    Keep the heat down on the Teriyaki so the sugar won't burn.
     
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    #11 velocetwo, Mar 22, 2011
    Just cooked some Teriyaki tonight and I started basting too soon, sugar started to turn a bit, too dark. Maybe lower heat or basting later in the cooking cycle . I cooked thighs and my teenage boys devoured them.
     
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    #12 Nurburgringer, Mar 23, 2011
    Not sure how much sugar was in the sauce, but another option is cutting the thighs up and skewering them on water-soaked bamboo sticks. They'll cook faster :)
     
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    #13 TexasF355F1, Mar 23, 2011
    Thanks. That's why I was leaning toward soy sauce. There's always sweetness from the root beer and then ill be doing a dry rub containing brown sugar.
     
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    #14 wax, Mar 23, 2011
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    How could I forget?

    Ah-So sauce - original recipe - depending on where you shop, price varies from 3.50 to 6 bucks . . . and damn well worth it either way. Also available in squeeze bottle.

    Good to the last drop.

    Last time I used it, I had a lot less left than I wanted for the racks - but kicked it up with a little Thai Chili Paste, Black Bean Sauce, Soy Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Sweet & Sour and Brown Sugar.
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