Simple Syrup Recipe for Smoked BBQ

All You Need are 2 Ingredients (+ Maybe 1 More)

Use equal parts:

• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup White Sugar

This is the basis for any simple syrup a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar; So if you want less, use 1/2 cup to 1/2 cup or 1/4 cup to 1/4 cup, etc.

Optional stuff to add:

• 2 tbsp of your favorite BBQ sauce.
• 2-3 tbsp of fruit preserves – like apricot or apple.
• Zest from 1 whole lemon, lime, orange, etc.
• 2-3 tbsp of brewed coffee from the morning.
• 1-2 tbsp liquor like whiskey or bourbon (don’t boil the syrup after adding).

What you add is entirely dependent on what you like and what flavors you want to sing.

Combine in a Pot Over Medium-High

DO NOT allow the syrup to boil – you’re only bringing to a simmer and waiting for the sugar to dissolve and be well combined.

Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Transfer to a glass container or similar.

Store in your refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

If You Added Preserves, Jam, etc.

I like to strain the pulp through a fine mesh sieve.

But that’s totally optional.

How and When to Apply to Smoked Meat

Apply this with a squirt bottle or basting brush AFTER the meat has finished cooking and resting.

Like ribs – just before slicing and serving, apply a layer to the ribs.

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Simple Syrup Recipe for Smoked BBQ

As simple as equal parts sugar and water. Add fruit preserves, fruit zest, BBQ sauce and more to make it your own.

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Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time3 minutes mins

Total Time8 minutes mins

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup Sugar
• ▢ 1 cup Water

Optional Ingredient Inspiration

• ▢ 2-3 tbsp Fruit preserves or jam apricot, apple, etc.
• ▢ 2 tbsp BBQ Sauce
• ▢ 1 whole Zest from citrus fruit lime, orange, etc.
• ▢ 2-3 tbsp Brewed coffee
• ▢ 1-2 tbsp liquor like whiskey or bourbon don't boil the syrup after adding

Instructions

• In a pot over medium-high heat, combine equal parts sugar and water.

  Ensure all the sugar is well combined and dissolved, stirring continuously.

  Optional: Add small quantities of other ingredients (examples above) to make that flavor pop more; For this recipe I added ~2 tbsp of Apricot Jam.
  1 cup Sugar, 1 cup Water
• DO NOT bring this mixture to a boil – only bring to a slight simmer at most.
• Once well combined, take off heat and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Transfer to a glass or plastic bottle.

  Store in your refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.