Rolling Smoke BBQ

03/24/2026

Spring is coming. Show your employees appreciation with a catered BBQ lunch, cooked on-site to tantalize their taste buds and boost morale.

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

Rolling Smoke is excited to be here and would be grateful to know about local events that you'd like us to participate in.

02/25/2026

Big news! We're beyond excited to share that Rolling Smoke BBQ has relocated from Northern to Southern Illinois! Our on-site catering services are designed to make your Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations, and other celebrations truly unforgettable. Stay tuned for the latest updates on our events this year. We can't wait to meet you and share our passion for good food! For bookings and inquiries, contact Joanne or Billy at 224-358-8666. Book your Spring party by May 1st and receive a FREE Smoked wings appetizer!

08/11/2025

I miss the line on my last post it's supposed to rest in refrigerator overnight before it goes in the smoker

08/11/2025

Pictures of a chuck roll, prepared for burnt ends or shredded beef, undergo an overnight rest in the smoker to 160, wrapped in peach paper, removed at 190, followed by a 40-minute to an hour rest, then cut into squares or shredded, reserved for later, rewrapped in the same peach paper, placed in an aluminum tray,freeze or keep in refrigerator for up to3 days just thaw and he up and serve

08/08/2025

All done for the day here's a couple pictures of the chuck roll for burnt ends or shredded beef

08/07/2025

The cruck rolls have been cooking for roughly 6 hours and are now ready to be wrapped. Similarly, the pork butt has cooked for 4 hours and will also be wrapped. For the ribs, I will add a glaze made from butter, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup, followed by a light wrap, and they will be done in about 45 minutes. When I take out the beef and pork time will tell

08/07/2025

With the smokers now at full capacity, we can proceed to make bratwurst, ensuring that the church picnic this weekend will be an outstanding event.

08/07/2025

This morning began with an early start as chuck rolls were placed in the smoker to make burnt ends, Will stop for a cup of coffee before I prep the pork butts and ribs, going to be a long day checking on the fire every half hour for the next 10 to 12 hours

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Rolling Smoke BBQ, Billy, Joanne, Jimmy and Jasper, to your family.