Scottish Birch Syrup - cool!

[MeatMonster]

This looks really interesting! Thinking this could be part of a sweet BBQ sauce, it's used as a base for veal juis / sauce Think I will give it a try on ribs. Never tasted it, a 200ml bottle is on its way, apparently it's like nothing you have ever tasted before.

https://northpenninebirch.co.uk/product/2018-loch-ness-birch-syrup-pre-order/

[EdF]

We'll be waiting to hear. I loved "birch beer" when I was a kid!

[MeatMonster]

For sure I'll let you know!

[Jerod Broussard]

I rubbed Steen's 100% Pure Cane Syrup on corned beef as precursor to my pastrami rub. It seemed to come out pretty hot. I need to do it again, but only half so I can tell what is really going on.

[Frozen Smoke]

Never heard of it before. Looks and sounds interesting.

[HorseDoctor]

I've tasted it in Alaska. Very much more savory than sweet! Some call it a "mineral" taste. I thought it was bitter. I'll stick with our homemade maple syrup.

[MeatMonster]

HorseDoctor I'll let you know!

[MeatMonster]

Got the syrup today, it's a very unusual flavour. It's been heavily concentrated, it's sweet, consistency of honey, but with a genuinely smoky / almost fruity flavour. I think this is going to work really well as a glaze for ribs! Will try it and report back.

[MeatMonster]

EdF Results are in! A genuinely fantastic ingredient. Substitute for molasses (or honey, or maple syrup type things) in BBQ sauces and you have a great addition! It is a sweet syrup but has a smokey / woody note. Threw some St Louis on this morning and just had them! I am pretty blown away. I think this could go on neat too!