About Us
Our desire is to share our Carolina-inspired Texas barbecue with BBQ fans around the world.
At Dream Legacy BBQ, our aim is to create an experience where people enjoy legendary barbecue, from the heart to the soul, and where memories are made.
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Legendary Barbecue:
We do not claim to be the best. We simply honor the memory and "legends" of our forefathers who taught us how to grill and gave us our passion for smoking, grilling, & enjoying BBQ.
Heart to the Soul:
We believe great food comes from the heart.
Where Memories are Made:
Barbecue is not just about the taste and quality of the end product, but it is also about the experience. It's about the stories told and the special moments shared with friends and family.
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It is oftentimes used to compliment or commemorate a special occasion. To others, it is an opportunity for peace and relaxation. But most importantly, it's also a reason to remember.
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It's where some of the best memories of our lives are made with those who are still here and with those who have gone before us.
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Every time we fire up the grill we enjoy the laughs, we cherish the conversations, we pass on the lessons, we see the smiles, we hear the voices, we smell the aroma, we remember the GOOD TIMES. Once again, we are home.
Our Story
Hello,
My name is Johstin Williams, Owner & Manager of Dream Legacy BBQ LLC. I was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina and started this business in Texas to honor and share my family's rich heritage and love for grilling and smoking barbecue.
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One of the foundations of our flavor profile comes from a small town called Ayden, North Carolina (known amicably as the capital of whole hog bar-b-cue). I remember my grandfather raising hogs and cooking them for hours on a large steel drum pit (approximately 5 ft length x 3.25 ft wide).
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He typically had a separate fire pit (aka burn barrel) that was used to turn white oak logs into coals. Next he would shovel those burning embers into the side door of the steel drum cooker. The process was labor intensive but the love was real. His bar-b-cue*...
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(*ENC definition: noun. - whole hog (split and laid flat) cooked low and slow over all-natural white oak wood and seasoned with salt, pepper, & other spices then cooked to pull-apart tenderness with a golden brown crispy skin (aka cracklins) then mopped with a tangy homemade Eastern North Carolina vinegar-based sauce and finally pulled and chopped to perfection)
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...is the best I have tasted. His process was passed down to my uncles, dad, cousins, and other family members. In my opinion, my family's barbecue and grilling was the best kept secret in town.
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But to us, it is not about reaching for accolades or recognition. It's about the stories told and memories shared. My grandfather's smile and laugh would light up an entire room. His joy was to see his family happy. His heart was in his food.
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Now that we're in Texas, we've learned a few things along the way such as brisket, beef ribs, tomahawk steaks, creamed corn, queso, tacos, Big Red®, and more.
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Our desire is to fulfill the dream, continue the legacy, and share the experience of legendary BBQ.