Traditional Texas BBQ is now served in Ayrshire
24.05.2023 - 14:57
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A traditional Texas BBQ diner is now available in Kilmarnock from the new food truck Little Texas BBQ.
Specialising in slow, smoked meats, the new business that opened less than two months ago serves up tender beef and pork in homemade pretzel buns, a selection of burgers and sides.
The owner, Barry Minor, 46, was planning to open his new venture for 10 months ago and wasn't expecting such a crowd on the first day at Lakeside Landscapes on the town's Western Road.
He said: "The opening went better than we expected. We were non stop for four hours, the queue was never short of 10 deep.
"Our food seems to have gone down a storm in Kilmarnock. We have regular customers and a 5 star rating on our social media. We're also being asked to attend various Gala Days, events in Darvel and a festival in Wigan."
Barry was in Texas 15 years ago, where he had spend half a year working out there as a rotor blade engineer on the wind farms. While working he met friend Darell Holt who inspired Barry for his venture and introduced him to the fine art of traditional Texas BBQ.
Barry said: "We spent many nights smoking meat and drinking beer at his deer lease and from there, the passion grew. On my return home from Texas, I asked my dad to build me my first smoker.
"I decided to make the leap and follow my passion last year whilst on holiday. I have been a rotor blade engineer for 17 years and was managing a large scale offshore project with around 40 staff. It was challenging to say the least.
"My wife, Mhairi, said to me whilst on holiday, where I was still providing engineering support: 'Why don’t you slow down and start your BBQ business'. So that was it, I packed it all in and here we are."
Barry added: "Now we have a pretty small team. My