Hickory Smokes BBQ didn’t start in a boardroom with some big business plan or really any plan at all. It started with a single whole hog on smoker. We did that whole hog for a family 4th of July celebration, and watched people use generic store bought BBQ sauce. It didn't feel right. If you've ever eaten whole hog, it needs its own sauce, that melts in with the succulent flavor of that meat. And that's where the idea began.
For the next few years, BBQ wound up being more than just something to eat. It’s been weekends around the smoker, trying new recipes, tweaking flavors, feeding family and friends, and enjoying the good times that seem to happen whenever there’s smoke in the air and something good cooking.
Over time, that BBQ turned into making our own sauce. We wanted something with real Southern flavor, a little sweet, a little tang, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. So the Signature sauce was born. And before long we were being asked where they could get more. It didn't take long for the second flavor to follow in step. We were looking primarily for something for a Rib and Chicken glaze. We put together one that has become a solid fan favorite - Honey Chipotle. Less sweet, more smoke, and just the right amount of chipotle heat. The flavors just compound together and add a compliment to whatever you put them on.
Last but not least, Is one of our favorites - Hot Honey. This sauce here is the chameleon of sauces. It really goes with anything. From Chicken fingers to pepperoni pizza and wings it just accelerates the flavor of whatever you put it on. Made with real honey, the right amount of heat and all of the flavor. Its guaranteed to make you the cook that your grandma would be proud of.
Today, Hickory Smokes BBQ is a small Southern business, and we’re proud of that. We make our sauces in small batches and believe in keeping things simple: make something that tastes good, make it with care, and make something we’re proud to put our name on.
Whether you’re tending the smoker all day, firing up the backyard grill, cooking supper for the family, or just looking to add a little more flavor to your plate, we hope Hickory Smokes earns a permanent spot in your kitchen.
At the end of the day, what Hickory Smokes is all about is pretty simple:
Good food. Good people. Good times.
A Little Sweet. A Little Heat. All Southern.