THE CHIEF + HIS STORY
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Luke Acker is chief fire starter at Fireworks Barbecue.
Luke's interest in barbecue began when he married Mickey- a sixth-generation Texan. Mickey spoke fondly of the family barbecues she grew up with; meats smoked in the pit since the day before, old fashioned sides, fresh baked desserts and how everyone- young and old, gathered together for a large, buffet style meal. Intrigued, Luke tried his hand at smoking meat on a Big Green Egg; however, it was after he was given a small offset smoker that things really changed. Cooking over a live, wood fire felt natural to Luke and he soon found himself smoking meat and tending fires throughout the night- what a 20 pound beef brisket requires! |
The little smoker was quickly outgrown, so Luke built a 15 foot long traditional, offset smoker we named 'Betsy'- after Davy Crockett's favourite rifle. With 'Betsy', Luke unraveled the delicate balance between wood, fire and smoke that defines Authentic Texas Barbecue. We hosted barbecues regularly featuring Luke's smoked meats with Mickey's sides and desserts to willing family, friends and neighbours. Word about our cookouts spread and the journey to share our Texas Craft Barbecue began.
HAPPY BELLIES
Luke and Mickey did a fantastic job catering our office Holiday party. 
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JUSTIN WIENS & MEG CRAIG
OWNERS, SHORE CYCLE MARINE
OWNERS, SHORE CYCLE MARINE
