Isaac Arellano never dreamed he’d one day turn his family’s full service gas station into a BBQ spot, but life has a funny way of working out. After delving into the competition cooking world a bit, Isaac got bit by the barbecue bug and quickly started down the path that has lead so many to retail BBQ in recent years.
Along with his wife Ashley, Isaac began to explore the idea of selling the barbecue he was working so hard to produce in his backyard. This along with encouraging words from his dad Cruz eventually lead to the opening of Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ in Slaton, a small town just outside of Lubbock.
In a few short years after opening and the Arellanos have received not only local support but been recognized by Texas Monthly and others for the quality of their barbecue. With Ashley making sides and helping run service, Isaac smoking the meats and a small but dedicated crew helping out, the Arellano family is producing quality BBQ in the building where Isaac grew up.
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Pitforks & Smokerings BBQ
1808 US Highway 84
Slaton, TX 79364
Hours of operation
Thu-Sat: 11-4 or sell out
Sun: 11-2 or sell out
Closed the first Sunday of each month
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Ep. 184 Pitmasters answer our listener’s questions
Ep. 183 BBQ, Tacos, and how to support your local BBQ Joint
Ep. 182 - Rio Grande Valley Pitmaster Roundtable
Ep. 181 - Kris Manning and Smokey Joe’s BBQ
Ep. 180 Pitts And Spitts
Ep. 179 Our Whole Hog Education
Ep. 178 Derrick Walker of Smoke-A-Holics
Ep.177 Daniel Vaughn BBQ Snob
Ep. 176 Robert F Moss
Ep. 175 Old School BBQ Road Trip Roundtable
Ep. 174 Palmira BBQ
Ep. 173 Centex Smokers
Ep. 172 Charleston Wine + Food 2022
Ep.171 Cole Parkman
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