Blue Flames BBQ & Catering

04/08/2026

We definitely still around doing catering for smoke meats. Only let me know when you’re ready for your fix with blue flames barbecue!!!!!

12/02/2025

🔥 THE REAL COST OF GREAT BRISKET (Most Folks Have No Idea) 🔥
If you’ve ever wondered why true, slow-smoked BBQ has a price tag… let me show you what happens to a single brisket over 24 hours.

This is the honest, behind-the-pit reality:

1️⃣ 18.4 lbs — straight out of the package. Big. Heavy. Full of potential.
2️⃣ 14.8 lbs — trimmed and seasoned. Hours of prep, and we haven’t even fired up the pit yet.
3️⃣ 8.35 lbs — after a 14-hour slow smoke. Perfect bark. Juicy. Tender.
➡️ And almost HALF the size. 😳

That’s a 45% yield (average is maybe 50% if you’re lucky).
So when brisket costs around $5/lb wholesale, that big 18+ pounder is already about $100 before it even touches fire.

But here’s the part most folks never see:

🔥 After trimming.
🔥 After smoking.
🔥 After babysitting it through the night.
🔥 After wood, seasoning, wrapping, rest time, AND labor…

You’re left with roughly 8 pounds of usable brisket, putting real cost closer to $12.50–$13 per pound before anything else.

So no… BBQ isn’t expensive because we want it to be.
It’s expensive because quality takes sacrifice — time, weight, labor, love, and patience.

And if you’ve ever cooked a brisket, you know one thing for sure:
There’s a whole lot of shrinkage in the heat.
(Fellas… you understand. 😉)

But here’s what matters most:

❤️ When you support local BBQ, you’re not just buying meat —
You’re supporting families, small businesses, long nights, early mornings, and the craft we pour our heart into.

Thank you for choosing local.
Thank you for choosing BBQ AndAPrayer.
🔥 Class dismissed. But the pit stays open. 🔥

www.bbqandaprayer.com

09/20/2025

Good afternoon!!!! If there’s anyone interested in a Dishwasher, Line Cook or Sous Chef position, please DM me.

08/12/2025

I am honored to accept my new Executive Chef position at the Hilton of Richardson, Texas. Having attained the highest level of success in the culinary field, I am poised to excel in this new role. Thank you for all the prayers and support with Blue Flames Barbecue, but we will definitely take a break and relish this new journey as an Executive Chef. Thank you, Chef Johnson. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

07/30/2025

We’re asking all of supporters to support a good cause‼️Bring a pair of shoes for our church’s sneaker drive for the kids in need. You can drop them off at The Backyard in Ennis today. All donations are appreciated. Thanks in advance‼️

07/30/2025

07/29/2025

07/29/2025

We’re asking all of supporters to support a good cause‼️Bring a pair of shoes for our church’s sneaker drive for the kids in need. You can drop them off at The Backyard in Ennis today or tomorrow. All donations are appreciated. Thanks in advance‼️

07/29/2025

Good morning friends and family today and Wednesday and Thursday be Blue Flames BBQ & Catering last days at The Backyard so come out and support us for the last time in Ennis Tx. ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️Thursday night is our last night there. Important message we will not be accepting credit cards for the last three days at The Backyard ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️former payments will be accepted, is Zelle or cash.

Not Accepting payments
No credit card
No debit cards
No cash app

We will have a limit of menu items as well such as
Slice or chopped brisket
Pork ribs
Smoked sausage
Smoked chicken
Baked potatoes

Sides
Brisket baked beans
Potato salad

We will still be doing some catering so call or PM for availability.

But I’m so excited on the new journey and position that I have accepted and I would like to thank y’all again for the love and support out of Ennis Texas
Chef Johnson ❤️❤️❤️❤️