BBQ Sauce with Country Beer

BBQ Sauce with Bergisch Country Beer and artisan rhubarb syrup

Königskind BBQ Sauce with Country Beer is a refined barbecue sauce made from sun-ripened tomatoes, onions, and a hearty dash of Bergisch country beer, seasoned with homemade rhubarb syrup – handcrafted by Uwe König in his small gourmet manufactory in the Oberberg region. A balanced companion for bratwurst, pork neck steak, ribeye, and grilled vegetables, with a light malt note from the beer.

The BBQ Sauce with Country Beer from Königskind is a refined barbecue sauce from the Oberberg region. Sun-ripened tomatoes are simmered with onions, sugar beet syrup, lime juice, soy sauce, mustard flour, and spices, seasoned with homemade rhubarb syrup from their own gourmet kitchen and a hearty dash of Bergisch country beer (contains alcohol). Uwe König strictly avoids artificial flavorings, colorings, preservatives, or flavor enhancers.

Tomatillo-fruity, with a malt note and delicate rhubarb acidity

Once opened, the full aroma of simmered tomatoes arises – warm, slightly caramelly, with the clear hint of a well-crafted country beer in the background and the fruity clarity of the rhubarb syrup. The color is a deep, warm red with a shimmer of brown contributed by the beer. The consistency is pleasantly thick and spoonable without being stiff, with fine pieces of onion that provide texture.

On the palate, the sauce begins with the full sweetness of the tomatoes, then the rhubarb acidity follows with its refreshing, slightly tart note, succeeded by the sautéed onions with their mature spice and the country beer, which leaves behind a warm malt depth. The spices round everything off without being overpowering. Unlike industrial BBQ sauces with their dominant sweetness, the Königskind version remains rounded, savory, and sophisticated – a sauce for those who want to accompany their grilled food, not drown it.

For bratwurst, pork neck steak, and ribeye

The BBQ Sauce with Country Beer is the crowning glory for your grilled meat. A hearty bratwurst from the grill, a medium-rare pork neck steak, or a substantial ribeye are its natural pairings. The rhubarb acidity cuts through the fat, while the malt note of the Bergisch country beer enhances the meaty flavor. The sauce also unfolds its full aroma with spareribs, slow-cooked pulled pork, or a massive pork knuckle.

For grill evenings with friends, taking the extra step to glaze is worth it: brush 2 tablespoons of the sauce onto the meat for the last 5 minutes of grilling – the sugars caramelize slightly and give the grilled food a beautiful color and an aromatic crust. As a marinade substitute, use 3 tablespoons per 500 g of meat, marinated 2 hours before grilling to let the flavor permeate the meat.

It is also interesting served alongside vegetarian grill items: the sauce adds a savory note to grilled halloumi, warm baked potatoes with sour cream, eggplant from the grill, or a piece of grilling cheese that will also thrill meat enthusiasts. You can find other companions from the Königskind kitchen in the BBQ Sauce with Whisky, the Balsamic Onions, and the matching Pear Mustard. More can be found in our Königskind collection.

Königskind Manufactory with homemade Bergisch rhubarb syrup

The Königskind gourmet manufactory is a passion project by Uwe König and his wife Sabine. What began as a hobby in their home kitchen in 2005 grew into a full-time business for the couple in 2014 due to the increasing demand for their sauces, chutneys, and mustards. To this day, all Königskind products are cooked in their kitchen under the Ziegenbusch in Wiehl – all by hand, in manageable quantities, with the care that only a small family-run manufactory can provide.

A special feature of the BBQ Sauce with Country Beer is the homemade rhubarb syrup, which Uwe König prepares from his own rhubarb from the Oberberg region – one extra step, but one that makes all the difference compared to industrial competitors. The Bergisch country beer comes from a regional brewery and gives the sauce its characteristic malt depth. In addition to the BBQ Sauce with Country Beer, we also carry BBQ Sauce with Whisky, balsamic onions, chutneys, mustards, and fruit spreads from the same kitchen – all products bearing the same signature.