Easy Gochujang Glaze for Fried Chicken (& Other Things)

1/4 onion, minced

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon oil

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup water

3 Tablespoons gochujang

3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey (or 1 Tablespoon molasses + 1 teaspoon sugar)

In a small sauce pan, saute the onions and garlic in the oil over medium heat until the onions turn translucent.

Pour in the rest of the glaze ingredients, stir 3 or 4 times, bring the heat up to medium high, and bring the glaze to a gentle boil for about 1 minute.

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes or so until all the ingredients have melded, and the glaze has a caramelized flavor.