About this episode

This episode features Shadid Stewart discussing the origins and significance of Big Don’s Collections barbecue sauce.

Send us Fan Mail From backyard grills to kitchen tables across St. Louis, barbecue isn’t just food—it’s family, memory, and pride. This week on Barbecue Radio Network, meet Shadid Stewart, the creator behind Big Don’s Collections, a sauce born from Chicago roots, St. Louis flavor, and a whole lot of heart. Hear how a TV show, a father’s legacy, and a passion for grilling sparked a Midwest original. Don’t miss the story behind the sauce—only on Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqr...

People in this episode

Guest: Shadid Stewart

Topics covered

• Midwest barbecue
• family
• grilling
• sauce
• legacy

Keywords

• barbecue
• sauce
• family
• grilling
• Midwest
• St. Louis
• Chicago

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Don’s Collections

Places: Chicago, St. Louis

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