Korean BBQ Sauce - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup gochujang Korean fermented chili paste
• 1 small Asian pear (peeled and chopped)
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or use honey)
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 spicy red pepper (minced - optional, for hotter Korean bbq sauce)