Today we’d like to introduce you to Steven Powell.
Hi Steven, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Born & Bred Texan with Texas Roots evidenced by a Texas Historical Marker as the First Settlers of Palo Pinto County. I cook on the Professional BBQ Circuit and started building Competition Drum Smokers about eight years ago.
“Ugly Drum Smokers Texas” was started shortly after… At the time, only a handful of Competitors were using Drums to cook with… Today, over 90% of the Professional cooks either cook with Drum Smokers only or have at least one in their Arsenal…
BBQ is a Passion and had a strong community of BBQ Brothers and Sisters…It’s unique in the way we counteract with each other.. always sharing knowledge and Cheering each other on…
I’m fortunate to have great Sponsors like Royal Oak Charcoal, Texas Oil Dust Seasonings, InkBird Thermometers, Master Kuo Knives and even local businesses like Blacks Pawn Shop and Outdoor Grill Sales in Weatherford which carries Drum Smokers for sale…
I started a Facebook Group to help others to build their own Drum Smokers instead of buying one… it’s called Ugly Drum Smokers Texas which is my Instagram and YouTube channel as well.
There, I share cooking videos, Building tips and tricks and mentor others while building their own Smokers…
Come join us online and let’s get your BBQ game kicked up a notch…
Get it on…
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s been a true joy following this passion for Building Smokers., the unique way I can decorate with Metal Art to fit a customer’s idea of his or her vision is truly a blessing… Especially when they see them for the first time… It’s sheer joy…
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a Former Military and an Independent Real Estate Broker. Servicing North Central Texas…
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
Drum Smokers have become the new BBQ Rage..it’s become a popular Smoker for not only Professional Competitors but for the backyard cooks as well.. once you’ve experienced a Brisket cooked in 3-4 hours that turns out as good or better than a traditional 12-hour cook on a Stick Burner Smoker.. you’ll be hooked
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Ugly Drum Smokers Texas
- Facebook: Ugly Drum Smokers Texas
- Twitter: Ugly Drum Smokers Texas
- Youtube: Ugly Drum Smokers Texas
