Old Tram Cooker's

06/11/2026

Well, the unboxing experience of my Dalstrong Gladiator knife was next level! 🔥

Beautiful packaging, premium feel, and the second I pulled it out of the sheath... it immediately reminded me who's boss. 😅
Before I even made it to the cutting board, I managed to slice my fingers in TWO different spots. That's not a complaint—that's proof this thing is CRAZY SHARP! ⚔️

The craftsmanship is awesome, the balance feels great in the hand, and it's one seriously cool addition to the cook team arsenal. If first blood is any indication, this knife means business.
Can't wait to put it to work trimming briskets, slicing ribs, and prepping for the next competition cook! 🥩🔥

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05/31/2026

Were getting ready around here with some Damn Yankee Texas BBQ Broadway buffalo and some Blues Hog buffalo garlic parm sauce .. fixing to throw this on the Pit Boss Nation vault and let em sing ...

This is the only way to make some weekend wings !

05/31/2026

to the It took some long of to finally pull of the grand champion at a state qualifier but we did it ! The road to success is being laid out for us and we are blessed to be invited to the Royal.

05/31/2026

going through some upgrades before the lets see what we can create...

What's your thoughts? Should we go tracks or not ?

05/25/2026

Let's see what this bad boy will do... today's plan .. seafood stuffed portobello mushrooms topped off with some parmesean cheese and montzerlla.

Damn Yankee Texas BBQ Italian blend is poppin that flavor out son! That seafood stuffing is addicting.

05/24/2026

Sauce is dialed in and the smoke is rolling. 🔥

Putting our signature Iron Rail BBQ Sauce to work on these KCBS chicken thighs while getting reps in for the World Series BBQ Competition. Every practice cook matters when you’re chasing perfection against the best pitmasters in the game.
Sweet heat, perfect bite-through skin, and that deep competition flavor we’ve been building one cook at a time. 🍗🚂
Big goals. Long nights. Smoke, fire, and faith.
See y’all on the competition trail.

05/21/2026

🔥 We’re headed to the biggest stage in BBQ… the legendary American Royal World Series of Barbecue! 🔥

Our team is beyond honored to make the journey and compete against some of the best pitmasters in the world. From long nights tending fires to countless hours perfecting recipes, this has been a dream in the making. Now it’s time to represent Texas BBQ on a world-class stage! 🇨🇱🔥
We’re asking our friends, family, customers, and fellow BBQ lovers to help support and share our adventure as we chase this opportunity. Every share, word of encouragement, and sponsor support helps us get one step closer to Kansas City!
Follow along as we prepare the pits, hit the road, and compete at the World Series of BBQ! We’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes moments, cook prep, turn-ins, and the full experience from start to finish.
Thank you to everyone who believes in us and supports our journey. Let’s make Texas proud! 🔥🏆

Selena Mitchell Virginia N David Mudge Donnie Smith Jessica Ginsel Smith Ginnie Abernathy Stuksa Nathan Robinson @

05/19/2026

🔥 BIG NEWS FOR OUR TEAM! 🔥

We are beyond honored and excited to announce that we have officially received our invitation to compete at the 2026 American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational in Kansas City! 🏆🔥🍖

This is one of the biggest and most prestigious BBQ competitions in the world, and being invited to cook against some of the best teams on the planet is truly a blessing.

Selena Mitchell Donnie Smith Jessica Ginsel Smith Ginnie Abernathy Stuksa Virginia N David Mudge Nathan Robinson

05/17/2026

GRAND CHAMPION! 🏆🔥

First and foremost, all glory to God for blessing us with this incredible victory! None of this would be possible without His guidance, strength, and favor.

A huge thank you to my amazing pitmistress Selena Mitchell for the endless support, encouragement, and standing by my side through every long cook, late night, and challenge. This win is just as much yours as it is mine.

Hard work, faith, and family—this one means everything. We’re beyond blessed and grateful!

Thank you !

05/16/2026