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A Tradition of Extraordinary BBQ

 For 100 years, generations of ordinary people have worn Dickies to do extraordinary things. Pitmaster Kevin Bludso makes extraordinary Texas-style BBQ using skills passed down from his “granny.” Every bite of Bludso’s BBQ represents four generations of passion, work ethic, and humility.
Kevin Bludso: A Tradition of Extraordinary BBQ
Kevin Bludso: A Tradition of Extraordinary BBQ

“A hard day’s work is nothin’
to be ashamed of.”

As a kid, Kevin spent summers working alongside his great-aunt in Corsicana, TX, away from his Compton, CA home. “Granny” taught him to make BBQ using simple instructions—but BBQ is never simple. It requires patience, dedication, and a little bit of love.

Today, Kevin’s BBQ is world-famous and tells a story that starts with his great-grandfather, pays homage to Granny, and humbly represents the streets of Compton with a wink and a nod to Corsicana.

As a kid, Kevin spent summers working alongside his great-aunt in Corsicana, TX, away from his Compton, CA home. “Granny” taught him to make BBQ using simple instructions—but BBQ is never simple. It requires patience, dedication, and a little bit of love.

Today, Kevin’s BBQ is world-famous and tells a story that starts with his great-grandfather, pays homage to Granny, and humbly represents the streets of Compton with a wink and a nod to Corsicana.