Hawaiian Hoisin Marinade and Sauce for Meats

This great marinade and sauce was part of a ribs recipe, but a reviewer wisely pointed out that it was too good to use just on ribs and that I should re-post with a more general title. It is great on chicken, pork, beef, lamb - you name it!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups (approximately

Ingredients

• 1  cup ketchup
• 3⁄4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 5  tablespoons soy sauce
• 5  tablespoons dry sherry
• 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar, plus
• 2  teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup sesame seeds
• 2  tablespoons curry powder, plus
• 2  teaspoons curry powder
• 2  tablespoons  oriental sesame oil, plus
• 2  teaspoons  oriental sesame oil
• 2  tablespoons orange zest
• 2  tablespoons fermented black beans
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon  chili paste with garlic

Directions

1. Whisk all of the ingredients in a large bowl to blend; brush the meat of your choosing with half of the sauce; cover meat and remaining sauce separately and refrigerate overnight.
2. Cook meat as per your liking, basting frequently with some of remaining sauce; place the remaining sauce in a heavy, small saucepan and bring to a simmer; serve, passing the remaining sauce separately.