McIntosh Retirement Party

McIntosh Retirement Party

This party was to celebrate the retirement of Ralph from the water district. It was a perfect day with over 180 people expected, a live band, and Big Daddy Black BBQ! Can't get any better!

For this event we had the big smoker out to cook the large amount of chow. We also brought two small smokers for additional capacity and for snacks for the crew!

The location was great. We got to set up the prep area and chow line on concrete but got to stand on grass most of the day while cooking.

Corey taking a break after prepping tri-tip and salad dressings.

We smoked some bratwurst and summer sausage for snacks for the crew. Some of the guys who were early for the party got to join in testing the snacks. I think they were supposed to be helping set up but the incredible smells of smoked meat attracted them over for a try.

Time to get some meats on the smoker.

We smoked lots of tri-tip - the tri-tip was perfectly seasoned with Rooftop BBQ California Santa Maria Seasoning. This seasoning and the Rooftop recipe made these meats the talk of the evening.

We also smoked up chicken thighs. Notice the large chunks of sweet onions chopped up and placed in with the meats. This adds a spectacular aroma to the entire area and puts some of that sweetness into the meat. A perfect addition to any cook.

Ralph tried some of our Atomic Buffalo Turds at a BBQ Competition and made the special request. Request granted! We made over 40lbs of them for his guests. They literally flew off of the appetizer trays!

We set up the chow line with two types of cole slaw - vinegar based and buttermilk blue cheese based. We had smoked beans with a healthy dose of twice smoked bacon, chicken thighs, smoked mac & cheese, and a slicing station for the tri-tip. The guests watched their tri-tip sliced and onto their plates.

The tri-tip was incredible but the smoked mac & cheese got the rave reviews.

The live band came on right after dinner but people kept coming back for more. Another successful event.

Congratulations on your retirement Ralph! Thanks for having us!

West Coast Drill Instructor Association Summer BBQ 2011

West Coast Drill Instructor Association Summer BBQ 2011.

Big Daddy Black BBQ got the honor to cook for the West Coast DI Summer BBQ on Marine Corp Recruit Depot - San Diego.

Big Daddy Black pictured with Sergeant Major of the base after he conducted inspection. Inspection and food grade - Outstanding!

Prep night - pork butts dry rubbed with the special blend of black pepper, garlic powder, sea salt, and coconut sugar. A perfect balance of sweet and heat guaranteed to create a great bark! In the smoker for 14 hours.

Putting the butts on the big smoker for their overnight sleep in the smoke.

These butts were ready to crutch in the morning. Half way done here!

Just before the crutch. Breakfast for the crew underneath. I wonder if any of that flavor accidentally dripped into our breakfast?

We had to bring the big smoker out for this event. Over 150 people including Active Duty Drill instructors and prior Marine Drill Instructors and their wives. Believe me when I say that these guys can eat!

The chow line is set up and ready. The venue is great - on the grass near the bay - right on the water.

Chow included two kinds of cole slaw - vinegar based and blue cheese buttermilk based, smoked beans with twice smoked bacon, chicken thighs, bratwurst, and Spicy Italian Sausage.

We fed the entire group in under 20 minutes. That left plenty of time for the Active Duty Marines to come back for seconds.

We always make an extra snack for the Marines to take back to the Duty Hut for some late night chow.

This time we made some full size Hot Wings - er... drums sticks. Big Daddy Black BBQ doesn't make little sissy wings.

We also made a couple of fattys for them. Bacon Weave surrounding a layer of sausage with a bell pepper, cream cheese, and shredded cheese stuffing. We sliced those bad boys up for some hand held snacks.

A couple trays of hot wings, some celery and dressing ready to go!

Sergeant Major Hoffman (Retired) conducts his own inspection. Overall grade - Outstanding!

After we were done with chow we had some fun. This location was directly under the flight path of San Diego International Airport.

It was very loud every time a jet took off over our heads but made for some cool pictures.

It was a great event and it was awesome to feed live American Heroes - and they only harassed me a little being a Submarine Sailor.

40th B-day at the VFW

Formost Golf Construction Company had a b-day party for one of their VP's at the VFW.

It was a great place to have a BBQ. The Gadsden Flag was flying and the folks hanging out at the VFW Hall were impressed with the BBQ rig and ready to tell some war stories with this veteran.


The BBQ Trailer along with a small BBQ was needed for this gig. All the food was prepped on site and cooked for the event.

Big Daddy Black BBQ says "If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?". A few miles away is one of the world's best parachuting venues. These guys were floating down all day long! It was a cool back drop.

The menu was simple - chicken breast, chicken thighs, sausage (Italian Spicy and Bratwurst) along with onions and peppers, Spare Ribs, and corn on the cob.

The Buffet Line was set up and ready for chow. Sausage with peppers and onions.

Chicken breast and thighs along with ribs.

Corn on the cob - rolled in brown sugar and butter and onto the smoker.

The meal came out great and everyone was happy..... and full!

Thanks to the folks at Formost for the business and Happy B-day!

Ballast Point Brewing Company 14th Annual Charity Event - NTC

Ballast Point Brewing Company held their 14th Anniversary Beer Festival on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at NTC in Point Loma, San Diego, CA.

The event this year featured over 20 breweries and 60 different beers. They also had 3 bands that provided entertainment to the crowd while they were sampling the extraordinary selection of beers. Big Daddy Black BBQ was invited back to provide bbq for the huge crowd.

BDB BBQ served up Pulled Pork Sammys, Smoked Chicken, Bratwurst simmered in Yellowtail and then smoked, and a new crowd favorite - Nachos topped with Smoked Brisket! The crowd must have loved the food because we were sold out in 1 1/2 hours!

Noe is simmering the brats in Yellowtail!



Big Daddy Black BBQ was easy to find even with the huge crowd!

We had a continuous line of people getting food - until we ran out! Next year we will cook more so everyone has a chance to sample the incredible BBQ!

Some satisfied customers! (Pictured L - R) - Jack White - Founder Ballast Point Brewing Company, Chris White (no relation) - Founder White Labs Liquid Yeast, and Jamie the Official Big Daddy Black BBQ #1 Fan.

Thanks for having us Jack and Yuseff and the rest of the Ballast Point Crew! We had a great time and we can't wait until next year!

Official Meat, Inc. and Big Daddy Black BBQ Gear!

Get your official Meat, Inc. and Big Daddy Black BBQ gear!


Ladies (usually) tank top - ribbed tank has Meat, Inc. large logo on the front and small logo under the left shoulder. Front has Official Meat, Inc. Slogan - "You don't make friends with salad".



Big Daddy Black BBQ T-Shirt - Kettle Logo on front breast and full color logo on back with official BDBBBQ Slogan - "If we're not supposed to eat animals, how come they're made out of meat?"



Meat, Inc. - THE Official Competition BBQ Team of Big Daddy Black BBQ - T-shirt. Front has HUGE Meat, Inc. Logo. Back has full color Team Logo with Official Slogan - "You don't make friends with salad".

E-mail Big Daddy with your shirt order! All shirts are $18.00 including S & H (USPS). More gear to come!

CIM Summer BBQ 2010

CIM (Correctional Institute for Men - Chino) 2010 Annual BBQ!

This was a fantastic event and it was our honor to serve the men and women that work at CIM! We served salad, watermelon, Tri-Tip, and Chicken. The meal was a great success! We served over 500 people! Rave reviews from all the people attending!

The big smoker was loaded to the brink with over 200lbs of tri-tip and 200 lbs of chicken.

The prep and slicing area in the tent was packed with "helpers" getting some information and knowledge on spices, rubs, cooking temps, and slicing techniques from Big Daddy Black! Lots of information was passed out and fun was had by all helping and "helping".

Thanks to the entire team for setting up and serving this group. We had two serving lines set up to get all these people fed quickly and efficiently! Chow was served on time and HOT for all the people attending the event!

Can't wait to cook up some tasty food for all the amazing people at CIM at next year's BBQ! See you then!

This event was sponsored by the great folks at New Hope Christian Fellowship in Chino Hills, CA. Photos of the group attending was not allowed due to the sensitive nature of their employment.