Youngest Son Beekeeping - East Heat Honey BBQ Sauce

East Heat is bold without being loud. A little sweet, a little smoky, and just spicy enough to make you take notice. Made with Manitoba honey and gochujang, a Korean fermented chili paste known for its deep, savoury flavour, this is barbecue sauce with a twist.

Tomato paste, molasses and apple cider vinegar give it structure, while smoked paprika, cumin and chili powder add warmth and complexity. Garlic and onion bring balance, with a touch of smoked sugar and black pepper rounding out the finish. The heat builds slowly and lingers just long enough to keep things interesting.

Brush it onto grilled chicken or pork shoulder. Use it as a base for stir fries or spoon it over roasted vegetables. Add it to a marinade, sandwich spread or glaze for something with a bit more depth. However you use it, this sauce brings flavour forward without trying too hard.

Curious and layered, East Heat is made for those who like a little sweet with their smoke, a little spice with their sauce, and something unexpected in the mix.

Dale Lewis has spent his life around bees. He grew up with the smell of a smoker in the air and trays of queen cages quietly piping under tea towels in the family bathroom.

Based in MacGregor, Manitoba, Dale runs Youngest Son Beekeeping, a small, thoughtful operation rooted in tradition and care. His father, Murray, began keeping bees in nearby Austin decades ago. Over time, a handful of hives grew into Lewis & Sons, a full-time beekeeping and equipment business. Dale and his brother Adam were raised in it, learning the rhythm of the work season by season.

It wasn’t until later that Dale realized how rare that kind of upbringing was. Talking with new beekeepers or answering questions about the job made him see how much experience had been quietly passed down. Youngest Son is his way of carrying that forward. From raw honey to cold-smoked blends, each jar reflects a deep respect for the bees, the process and the place it all comes from.