Homemade Barbecue Sauce-Alaska Style
Tangy, sweet and spicy with a touch of Alaskan flair (birch syrup). This sauce goes well with any of your favorite BBQ'd or smoked meats.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ sauce, homemade barbecue sauce
Servings: 24 Makes ~1 1/2-2 c.
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Janet-Mountain Kitchen
- 1 c. Ketchup
- 1 c. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 c. Dark Karo Syrup
- 1/2 c. Birch Syrup First or Mid run
- 1/2 c. Honey
- 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Liquid Smoke
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard
- 1/4 tsp. Tabasco Sauce
For the Homemade Barbecue Sauce:
Combine all of the ingredients for the BBQ sauce in a sauce pan and whisk together until smooth over medium-high heat; stir constantly.
When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
After about 30-45 minutes, remove the BBQ sauce from the heat when thickened to your preference. (Don't overcook it as it will become too thick. If this happens, thin it down a bit with some vinegar.
Cool at least 1 hr (overnight would allow flavors to blend), then use on your favorite meats and enjoy!
- Store refrigerated in a container for up to a month. We like to use a squirt bottle as it's easy and clean.
- If you can't get a hold of Birch Syrup, look for a first or mid run Maple Syrup.
- Test the sweetness. If you personally like it sweeter, add a bit more honey (sometimes we do); tangier, add more syrup; spicier, add more Tobasco.
- This recipe is easy to half or double.
Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g