Big Ken's Famous Detroit-Style BBQ Sauce Jar
    The Original Detroit-Style BBQ

    Best BBQ Sauce in MichiganThe Original Detroit Style BBQ

    Our signature Detroit-Style BBQ sauce—crafted with love, perfected over years, and sold by the bottle in-store.

    Thanksgiving Pre-Orders Are Open

    Orders close November 22 at 8 PM Eastern.

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    All Thanksgiving pre-orders must be placed in person at Big Ken’s Bar-B-Q and paid in full at the time of ordering.

    Thanksgiving Pickup Schedule

    • Wednesday, Nov 25: Normal hours, 11 AM – 8 PM
    • Thursday, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving): Pre-order pickup only, 11 AM – 1 PM. No regular restaurant service.
    • Friday, Nov 27: Normal hours, 11 AM – 10 PM

    21000 Gratiot Ave, Eastpointe, MI 48021

    The Story Behind the Sauce

    Big Ken's famous sauce isn't just a topping—it's the heart and soul of everything we serve at The Original Detroit-Style BBQ. Born in the streets of Detroit and perfected over years of dedicated BBQ craftsmanship, this sauce represents the passion and love that goes into every plate at Big Ken's Bar-B-Q.

    What started as a family recipe has evolved into our signature Detroit-Style BBQ sauce. Ken spent years experimenting, tasting, and refining until he achieved the perfect balance—sweet enough to complement our meats smoked low and slow, tangy enough to cut through the richness, and with just the right amount of heat to keep you coming back for more.

    Every batch is made fresh in our kitchen using real ingredients—no artificial preservatives, no shortcuts. Just quality tomatoes, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and our secret blend of spices that give Big Ken's famous Detroit-Style sauce its signature taste.

    Whether you're dipping your Detroit-Style smoked wings, glazing our famous rib tips, or finishing off a full slab of ribs—our famous sauce is the finishing touch that makes every bite unforgettable.

    The Flavor Profile

    Three pillars of flavor come together to create the perfect BBQ sauce

    Sweet & Smoky

    A rich molasses base with hints of brown sugar creates the perfect sweet foundation

    Tangy Kick

    Apple cider vinegar and tomato add brightness that cuts through rich, smoky meats

    Secret Spices

    A proprietary blend of spices perfected over years of Detroit-Style BBQ tradition

    Perfect on All Detroit-Style BBQ

    Our famous sauce is the perfect complement to all your favorite BBQ. Use it as a glaze, a dip, or take a jar home to elevate your own cooking.

    RibsRib TipsWingsPulled PorkBurgersNachosChicken

    Ready to Taste Detroit-Style BBQ?

    Visit us in Eastpointe and experience Big Ken's famous sauce on our signature BBQ

    Visit Big Ken's Bar-B-Q

    Location

    21000 Gratiot Ave
    Eastpointe, MI 48021

    Hours

    Wed & Sun: 11am-8pm
    Friday: 11am-10pm

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