First Due Barbecue

05/11/2025

BBQ Love Fest was packed with next-level food from 16 incredibly talented teams, all competing for the coveted People’s Choice Trophy. Each team brought their unique spin on BBQ, showcasing their creativity, skill, and passion for flavor.

We may not have taken home the trophy this year—but we brought the fire, serious flavor, and some wild creativity.

Our “Southern Charm Wontons” were bursting with creamy homemade pimento cheese and tender chopped brisket, drizzled with our homemade BBQ sauce and finished with zesty pickled red onions—a crispy, flavor-packed bite that brings the bold and comforting essence of the South.

Our Smoked Candied Bacon-Wrapped Oreos with whipped cheesecake dip definitely turned heads and had tastebuds doing a double take—in the best way possible. And to top it off, they were the only dessert in the entire competition, making them a true standout.

Win or lose, we’re proud to represent at the , a great event that supported an even greater cause.

05/05/2025

05/04/2025

What a weekend at hosted by ! Proud to throw down with my firehouse brothers from —bringing serious flavor and even more heart. We took home the WIN in the Wildcard category with our Bananas Foster Crème Brûlée cooked on the Primo Jr—sweet, smoky and straight fire that absolutely wowed the Judges from the Primo Team and from !

From the firehouse to the festival, the brotherhood is strong!

01/06/2025

🔥 Brisket Reuben Pizza 🔥

This isn’t just pizza; it’s a game-changer. Picture this: tender, smoky brisket layered over melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, diced pickles, and a drizzle of creamy Thousand Island dressing—all on a perfectly crisp woodfired crust.

Got leftover brisket? This is the ultimate way to give it new life. Transform those smoky slices into a next-level pie that’s packed with bold BBQ flavors and the magic of woodfired cooking, thanks to the woodfired oven.

Simple ingredients, extraordinary results. 🍕🔥

Would you try a slice of this epic combo? Let me know what you think below! 👇

01/01/2025

Closed out 2024 with an absolute showstopper of a burger! 🍔 Fresh ground brisket patty smoked to perfection on the YS640, smothered in creamy blue cheese sauce, layered with rich bacon jam, thick-cut bacon, crispy fried onions, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce—all on a fresh bakery bun. A masterpiece worthy of the year’s grand finale!

12/29/2024

🔥Leftovers, Leveled Up🔥

These brisket puff pastry pockets are packed with smoky brisket cooked on the , creamy homemade mac & cheese, tangy pickled onions, and finished with a drizzle of Competition Brew for that next-level flavor. Who needs boring leftovers when you can do THIS?

Recipe coming soon!

What’s your favorite way to use leftover brisket? Let me know below! ⬇️

12/15/2024

🔥 Denver Steak & Bourbon Cream Sauce Magic 🔥
When you keep it simple, the flavors speak loudest. This beautiful Wagyu Denver steak from got the cast iron treatment—perfectly seared for that irresistible crust. Topped it off with a bold bourbon cream sauce and served it alongside roasted broccolini and crispy smashed potatoes.

Sometimes, all you need is a hot pan, quality ingredients, and a little time to turn an ordinary meal into something unforgettable.

🔥 How do you like your steak cooked? Drop it below!

11/14/2024