AUTHENTIC TEXAS BARBECUE

SMOKED UP IN NOVA SCOTIA

ALWAYS LOW AND SLOW

FireWorks Texas Barbecue is known for succulent brisket, pork, chicken, ribs & our handmade 100% beef sausage.
​We smoke our meat using time-honoured traditions of generations gone by!
Always low & slow, with an offset smoker, strictly using hard wood...
​NO gas and NO electricity!
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This is the legendary Texas way!

ORDER MEATS, SIDES & MORE ONLINE TO TAKE HOME AND ENJOY

THE CHIEF + HIS STORY

Luke Acker is Chief Fire Starter at FireWorks Barbecue.
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Luke's interest in barbecue began when he married Mickey- a born and bred Texan. Mickey spoke fondly of the 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, family style meal.
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Intrigued, Luke tried his hand at smoking meat on a charcoal grill; however, it was after he was given a small offset smoker that things really began to change. 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 traditional 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 tasty cookouts spread and the journey to share our Authentic Texas Barbecue began.

 A family owned and operated Texas BBQ joint currently serving carry out BBQ on Sundays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The unusual hours are because our Chief Fire Starter (Luke) is slowly transitioning to full time pit master. For now, he works during the week and smokes ribs, brisket, chicken, pork and our handmade 100% beef sausage all day Saturday on Betsy- his handmade, off-set smoker!

Enjoy assorted smoked meats, home-style sides and desserts -all packed and ready to go so you can eat True Texas BBQ later in the comfort of your own home!

​***NO DINE IN***

FireWorks Texas BBQ is located in the small seaside village of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia- roughly an hour outside of Halifax! 

Come enjoy Barbecue smoked up in the Spirit of Texas!

Thanks Y'all!

HAPPY BELLIES

Luke and Mickey did a fantastic job catering our office Holiday party.
​ Amazing flavours and something for everyone.
​We'd recommend FireWorks BBQ to anyone looking to kick ​it up a notch!
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JUSTIN WIENS & MEG CRAIG  
​OWNERS, SHORE CYCLE MARINE


I highly recommend FireWorks BBQ.  If you haven't had the pleasure of trying their food, you are missing out on a delicious experience.  It is evident there is some Southern heart and soul put into each dish! 
It is by far the best brisket we have EVER had!

ANGELA JAY
OWNER, REVIVING DESIGNS

Love these guys!  Sampled them several times at Saltbox, but also at private events they catered.  I'm a brisket lover so that's really all I've tried so far, but it was amazing and I'd happily stick with that until my final breath.  Good value, too.  Sides were tasty and generous portions.  Doesn't hurt that they're both lovely people!  I'm always happy to support local, especially when the quality and value is so good.  Hoping they start up a year 'round operation so I can get my brisket on when there's snow on the ground!
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DAVID WESTWOOD

I have had FireWorks BBQ a number of times this past year and every time it is amazing!!!  I operate an Angus Beef farm so I am fussy about the meat I purchase and eat.  The brisket and ribs I've had at FireWorks BBQ have been unreal!  They are so tender and flavourful!  It's hands down the best smoked meat I've had anywhere! 
​I follow their Facebook page regularly to find out where they'll be next.
Keep up the awesome food you guys serve!!!

DAVID MEISTER
OWNER, BAR M RANCH, NEW ROSS

Super delicious real BBQ!  Absolutely love the ribs.  Everything is so tasty here and the service is extra friendly.  They really know BBQ as they have Texas roots and we are lucky they're here to share it with us. 
Get there early if you plan to enjoy their food, as they are very popular!!!

ERIN DONOVAN
OWNER, HEAR HERE PRODUCTIONS

We live in the city (Halifax) and almost every Sunday we would travel to Mahone Bay to get the BEST BBQ in all of Atlantic Canada!  I consider myself a pretty big foodie and very particular when it comes to what I eat.  This place is hands down the best Texas BBQ food truck I have ever tasted!  It's totally worth the drive every Sunday to eat here.  If you haven't tried it, you have to...it should be a bucket list item for you!  The owners are amazing as well.  They make you feel like you're a part of their family as soon as you approach the order window! 
​Can't wait until they open for the summer season again!
We'll be the first in line!  5+ stars!!!!

HOLLIE BOUTILIER