BBQ Buzz
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How to Reheat Common Holiday Leftovers for Maximum Flavor
Best Practices for Reheating Holiday Leftovers Reheating holiday leftovers can be difficult, especially when you are wanting to retain the original taste. Below are a few tips to help bring... -
How to Open a Restaurant: A Simple Guide for Aspiring Restaurateurs
Do you have a great recipe that everyone rants and raves about? Maybe you are the one responsible for all the main dishes at the family get togethers. Now you... -
Scaling Up Without Losing Flavor: Tips for Growing BBQ Operations
Scaling a BBQ operation doesn’t mean leaving your brand, identity, and flavor behind. It means finding smarter ways to preserve it. With Ole Hickory Pits, pitmasters gain the tools and confidence to grow their business while staying true to the smoke, the craft, and the customer experience that built their brand. Whether you're expanding to a second location or increasing production for catering and retail, these tips are worth checking out.
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CTO Smoker Opens Door for Menu Creativity + Smarter Business Model
“When we first opened the restaurant,” Hirschberg said, “we had a small cabinet smoker to do certain items like sausages and occasionally a ham or pork shoulder. Bbq was not really apart of our repertoire until about 3 years ago, when Alex from Ole Hickory Pits reached out and asked if I wanted to purchase a CTO.”