Chef Ray Sheehan

02/26/2026

In today’s post, I go back to where Kansas City barbecue begins.

Henry Perry set the standard.

His influence still moves through every pit that followed. https://open.substack.com/pub/frompittopage/p/henry-perry-the-father-of-kansas?r=2irarb&utm_medium=ios

02/25/2026

02/24/2026

Spring is less than a month away! Stock up now and support small business.
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02/17/2026

Back-to-back 🏆

Our Memphis Mop Barbecue Sauce was awarded 1st Place Vinegar BBQ sauce at the for the second year in a row.

A lot goes into every bottle — testing, tweaking, refining — and to see it recognized on an international stage twice means everything.

Grateful for your support. Proud of the work. Get you some! Link in bio.

02/13/2026

I’ve launched a new long-form writing project: From Pit to Page, a journal exploring the craft, culture, and regional traditions of American barbecue.
The first post is live.

https://substack.com/?r=2irarb&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile

02/02/2026

Excited to share that I’m now a contributor to — one of the most trusted barbecue and grilling resources in the world.

Honored to be part of the team and looking forward to contributing.

02/02/2026

Let’s go!!

🔥 From the backyard to the Big Green Egg 🔥
Chef Ray Sheehan is stepping up at NJ EGGfest, and he's ready to serve some serious flavor. 2025 NJ EGGFest Winner! What do you think he’ll be cooking? 👀👇

Tickets available at www.NJEGGFEST.com on February 1, 2026!

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01/27/2026

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01/26/2026

The OG BBQ Rub to the rescue…Your search is over. One rub. Everything it touches. Even winter.

01/14/2026

Tonight!

What separates great pitmasters from everyone else isn’t secret rubs or fancy equipment—it’s how they think and make decisions at the pit.

On this week’s Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ Podcast, Ray Sheehan explains what great pitmasters do differently. With decades of experience as a chef, BBQ author, award-winning sauce maker, and certified KCBS judge, Ray shares the habits and mindset that lead to consistent, trustworthy barbecue.

If you want to become the person everyone relies on to cook—this episode will help you see BBQ through a different lens.

🎥 Watch here: hhttps://youtube.com/live/1D7arjWCCs8?feature=share
📅 Wednesday | 6 PM PST | 8 PM CST | 9 PM EST

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01/12/2026

Game day Eggin. Baby back ribs seasoned with The OG BBQ rub and Glazed with our Kansas City BBQ sauce. Wings seasoned with The OG BBQ rub and Pecan rub. Smoked with hickory wood chunks.

01/01/2026

From the bottom of my heart—thank you.

To every customer who brought our sauces and rubs into your kitchen, every person who stopped to sample them, and every retailer who believed in a family-run, small-batch business like ours—your support this year has meant more to us than I can ever fully express.

Because of you, we get to keep doing what we love, together as a family. We’re incredibly grateful for every purchase, every kind word, and every bit of encouragement along the way.

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. And we’re just getting started—lots of great things ahead, including more demos, more classes, and plenty more coming your way.

Thank you for being part of our journey. ❤️🔥 Chef Ray Sheehan