Royal Smoke BBQ

10/01/2025

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Ham City Fall Fest this Saturday in beautiful Downtown Effingham! Stop by my food tent for lunch, dinner or both! I'll be serving Smoked German pulled pork with your choice of warm German potato salad or chips. I'll also have German Beer Cheese soup and don't forget the Nathan's Hot Dogs with chips for the kids. Cash, Venmo and Card accepted.
There will be all sorts of other activities going on throughout the day, including music, the kids corner, oh and beer of course! Prost!!

09/30/2025

Get ready!!! Coming up this Saturday!! Come up and enjoy a great time!

CHECK OUT OUR OFFICIAL FESTIVAL MAP 🍁🍻

You’ll see where the kids’ corner is popping up, where to grab beer tokens & armbands, where the stage will be rocking live music from noon to night, and even where our 5K run will finish in the heart of it all. ❤️

The streets of Downtown Effingham are transforming into the ultimate fall festival experience THIS Saturday, October 4th! 🍂

For one day only, our four-block stretch will be closed to cars and wide open for family fun, live music, shopping, food, and community.

Whether you’re traveling in for the day or strolling down from around the corner, Ham City Fall Fest is your chance to experience small-town charm at its biggest and best. 🎶🎉

Bring the whole family and make a day of it! Please LIKE & SHARE to spread the word. 🙏

09/30/2025

LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY…🍁

Our Second Annual Ham City Fall Fest takes over downtown Effingham NEXT Saturday, October 4! 🎉

Start your day with the 5K and brunch (open to anyone), then enjoy kids’ activities, live music from 12–7PM, food, beer, and so much more. 🎶🍻

Don’t forget to shop local while you’re here as many downtown shops will be open all day, making it the perfect fall day in the heart of our community!

A portion of event profits will go directly to the Downtown Effingham Business Group, helping us continue to grow, enhance, and celebrate the heart of our community. 🙏

09/16/2025

Afternoon all! I wanted to thank all of you for your support with my first Snake River Farms ribs order. I truly appreciate it!! I will be doing another order soon and will keep you posted, thinking next time it'll be their prime brisket!

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09/08/2025

Afternoon all!! Just a heads up, 4 racks have been sold so there's just 6 racks left!! PM or text me to put your order in!! As of right now the plan is to have these ready for this upcoming weekend. Most likely Saturday evening or Sunday early afternoon. Reheating instructions will be included. Thanks!

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09/05/2025

I'm thrilled to announce I'm now taking preorders for Snake River Farms Kurobuta pork ribs! I will have just 10 racks available for this exclusive preorder. The pictures included are from the SRF website.

Renowned as the "Wagyu of pork," these exceptional St. Louis style ribs from 100% Berkshire pork are celebrated for their incredible marbling, which results in a flavor that is both rich and sweet, and a texture that's unbelievably juicy. I'm preparing these ribs Memphis-style, a dry rub approach that forgoes sauce during cooking to let the meat's natural, incredible flavor shine through. The ribs are meticulously seasoned with my signature pork rub and then slow-smoked to perfection, making them fall-off-the-bone tender.

Each rack, with a pre-cooked weight of approximately 2 lbs, costs $55 and will feed 2-3 people. I'm hoping to have them ready for the weekend of the 13th. I will include reheating instructions as well.

To order, please text me at 217-821-1233 with your name and quantity. Once the preorder is complete, meet-up will be available and I'll send a text update with all the details. I accept cash and Venmo. If you prefer to pay with Venmo, I will text you my QR code.

Thank you all for your continued support, and I can't wait for you to try these!

08/30/2025

Smoked corn is the best!! Rolling the Yoder YS1500S at 275-300 for 30 minutes or so.

08/29/2025

Afternoon all!! I've been getting a ton of questions about when I'm going to start having smoked meats available to purchase. That time is now! Keep an eye on this page for all the details. I'll be posting the ordering process, available cuts, pick up dates and the prices.

With that in mind, I've always believed that great barbecue starts with great ingredients. I'm obsessed with quality, and that's why I'm beyond excited to announce a new partnership with Snake River Farms, a name that's synonymous with excellence in the meat world.

I've been searching for the best for a long time, and I finally found it. Snake River Farms' commitment to raising top-tier American Wagyu and Kurobuta pork is simply unmatched. Their heritage, their craft, and their passion for what they do align perfectly with my own. The results I get from their products are nothing short of incredible—a taste experience that's richer, more tender, and more flavorful than anything I've ever put on a smoker.

This partnership isn't just about sourcing. It's about bringing you the best possible barbecue, period. Get ready to taste the difference. I can't wait for you to try it. Head over to their page and check out their amazing line up.

https://snakeriverfarms.com/

Thanks for all the support!

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