Back Porch Smoked BBQ

How To Pull A Smoked BBQ Butt

Rick Willis — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:33:08 +0000

Pitmaster and Owner of Back Porch Smoked BBQ Rick Willis Gives A Demonstration On How To Properly Pull All The Meat From One Of His Slow Smoked Boston Butts. Rick’s Goal In This Video Is To Help His Customers Who Buy Whole BBQ Butts From BPS And Want To Be Sure To Optimize All The Meat.

How to Cut a Texas Beef Brisket

Rick Willis — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:28:14 +0000

HOW TO VIDEO: Rick Willis, Pitmaster of Back Porch Smoked BBQ in Nashville, demonstrates his technique for cutting a Texas Beef Brisket.

Rick Willis BBQ Pitmaster Philosophy

Rick Willis — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:44:13 +0000

I make Memphis Style BBQ, No Hurry, No Shortcuts, No Exceptions! BPS BBQ slow smokes all meat on our six rack rotisserie style smoker that holds up to 500 pounds for 13 hours at 225º with Hickory & Cherry wood, the way BBQ is supposed to be made! Others have gone to convection ovens and hickory saw dust for speed and lower operation cost, but BPS BBQ doesn’t spare time or expense, and the evidence is the faces of the people we serve. And as seen in our Catering Event Photos, we literally bring our restaurant to you. When you book Back Porch Smoked BBQ it is not just great food and a good time, it is a memorable experience that people talk about.

Do you have a restaurant and where is it?

Rick Willis — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:01:47 +0000

I have a commissary in the Sidco / Armory Oaks Area where I smoke and prep the meat and other food. I owned a National Restaurant Franchise for four years and have found lowering operational cost by not having a store front has allowed me to compete with the major BBQ chain restaurants . That doesn’t mean if my catering business continues at the pace it is you won’t see a BPS BBQ near you in the very near future!

If you don’t have a restaurant how do I buy BBQ from you?

Rick Willis — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:29:57 +0000

I deliver to party’s as small as 10 people with a delivery fee. I run specials on selling “whole” Boston Butts about once a month and delivery is included (within a reasonable radius). If you want BPS BBQ we will get it to you!

Do you use Boston Butts or Pork Shoulders to make your BBQ and is it chopped or pulled?

Rick Willis — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:33:38 +0000

Again, I don’t take shortcuts and while smoking shoulders is more practical and costs less, Boston Butts are the ribeye of pork with beautiful marbling, a strip of tenderloin and are much richer in flavor. I pull ALL my meat myself as I haven’t found anyone yet who can pull with the precision I demand. Some BBQ Chains chop because it is quicker but chopping leaves too much fat and gristle and doesn’t make for lean and clean BBQ! I have always believed people notice the difference when you take the time to do things the right way!

How much notice do you need if I want to book you for an event ?

Rick Willis — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:35:20 +0000

I can always work out a delivery catering but to get my Full Service Catering with Staff, steam tables, chaffing dishes, etc (see event photos) I really need at least 2 weeks to a month. I have some open dates in July and August of 2010 but they will fill up soon as evidenced by May having a Full Service Catering every weekend! So, once you know the date of your event, call or e-mail me so we can set up a consultation and taste test so you can get on my calendar!

How much do you charge for catering an event?

Rick Willis — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:34:40 +0000

A lot of variables go into that question. It depends on what food you want, the number of people attending the event, what type of presentation you want from me and level of Full Service required. The pictures in my photo gallery show different levels of Full Service from a pool party with 375+ people, to a 150 person wedding, and a 100 person real estate open house. Each event is case specific and we always go over the options in my event planning consultation where in most cases I even provide samples. But to give some ballpark pricing, Full Service Catered events range from $8 to $12 per person again depending on all the aforementioned variables. Simple delivery catering can be as low as $6.50 per person depending on what is ordered.

Some of the Best BBQ I Have EVER Had…I Am Serious – Bill Lee, Lee Company

Rick Willis — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:13:38 +0000

When I first tried Rick’s BBQ I immediately said “this is some of the best BBQ I have ever had, I am serious” and I still stand by those words today. I can further speak to Rick’s character and professionalism; he is one of a kind! I highly recommend if you haven’t tried Back Porch Smoked BBQ yet you need to get some soon, you won’t be sorry. Back Porch may be one of the best kept Old fashioned, slow smoked Memphis style BBQ secrets in Nashville !

Bill Lee
CEO
Lee Company
Cool Springs, TN

Went Above & Beyond All of My Expectations – Jeff Ligon, Allied Recruiting

Rick Willis — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:46:03 +0000

Not long ago I held an event entertaining several potential clients, and unfortunately the caterer I originally hired backed out at the last minute. I turned to Rick, and not only was he able to meet all of my demands expeditiously, he went above and beyond all of my expectations. The food was wonderful, especially the hickory smoked pulled pork. His loaded baked potato salad was a hit, and the service was fantastic from start to finish. His attention to all the small details was impeccable, ensuring all the conveniences that made my guests enjoyed themselves.
All of this was delivered at a very reasonable price. This was honestly the best catering experience I have ever had.

Jeff Ligon
Allied Recruiting Specialist