Sugar Shack

11/01/2023

We've been working this into our program since August and it is absolutely fantastic!!!

Put this on your radar for post-Thanksgiving recipes!!! It is so versatile and compliments a WIDE variety of proteins and veggies alike!

10/10/2023

If The Big House is anything like the rest of their product line.....

Don't walk....RUN to your favorite local establishment that sells Smokin’ Bros Rubs & Seasonings

The long awaited arrival of our 11th seasoning is finally here!! Allow me to introduce THE BIG HOUSE “Garlic Jalapeño”!!!!

Now the story behind this one is near and dear to us at Smokin Bros. The picture on this bottle is a cartoon drawing of the East Gate Folsom State Prison in California.

The reason why we chose to represent this was to pay a tribute to one of the founding fathers of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Glenn Mueller passed away last year (October 14, 2022) after a long battle with cancer.

Glenn was the Warden at Folsom Prison from 1996-2000. While employed for California Department of Corrections In the early 1980s, Mueller helped organize the first Special Emergency Response Team, being second in command of the new unit. He also served in the United States Marine Corp.

Glenn’s dedication and service to his country and the correctional profession nationwide are unsurpassed,” according to a statement issued by Folsom State Prison. “He will be greatly missed.”

This Foundation means so much to us and Glenn did as well. He was one of the good ol boys and never forgot where he came from. He was a guard at heart as I could tell through the numerous stories he could tell like it happened yesterday.

Glenn this one is for you, your are missed dearly my friend…

02/11/2023

Incredibly honored and excited to be a part of Team Smokin’ Bros Rubs & Seasonings for the 2023 Competition Season!

It's really a privilege to be paired with a company whose founders are committed to supporting CLEOs and their families.

Here's to a wildly successful 2023 season for Team Smokin' Bros!!!!!!!

That time of year again the BBQ Competition season will be under way before we know it and the points chase for the Minnesota Barbeque Society is on for TEAM OF THE YEAR!!

We would like to introduce this years teams that we are PROUD to be associated with and use our products:

RACK SHACK BBQ
Lucky Shoes BBQ
Furlongs Smoke & Seafood
Wrecking Crew Barbecue
Sugar Shack - Andy Schaaf

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!

I would like to give a separate shout out to a couple other people that do a great job for us as well 715bbq ,Rob Lorenz with , Vidaña Bros BBQ. Thanks you guys you all put out a lot of content

08/07/2022

B-Dale is a wrap! Andy says it was awesome having his beautiful plus one along to “help” (although I still say all I did was get in the way!). Loved having our sister, Jackie Leba, swing by to offer moral support!

Congrats to Lucky Shoes BBQ on their GC and Furlongs Smoke & Seafood for their RGC.

Our cook went well with no major hiccups but we have much room for improvement in terms of scoring! 😂 14th in chicken, 17th in ribs for 15th overall.

As always, a huge thanks to Sovereign Smoke for the delectable rub and sauce!

Next up is Canton, MN in two weeks. Stoked to be on the road again so soon.

08/06/2022

Who puts the ”sugar” in Sugar Shack?!? The Missus is here ”helping” (aka getting in the way) at the 10th annual B-Dale barbecue contest!

Is it raining? Yup. Thunder and lightning? Yup. These teams are legit dedicated!

Good luck all!

07/24/2022

The 2022 Fillmore County Fair BBQ Cook Off is in the books!

It was a memorable time on so many levels!

First and foremost; a HUGE shout-out to Brady Bergey and his crew for managing adversity in all shapes and sizes with grace and professionalism....new comp organizers could learn a TON from Brady and his approach!

Friday night had an awesome boil yet again provided by our friends at Wrecking Crew Barbecue and Furlongs Smoke and Seafood....you guys spoil us all!!!!!

Cheers to all of our friends who walked on Saturday!🍻

Huge congrats to Wrecking Crew Barbecue on their Grand Championship and to Big Ten Bones on the RGC...you guys are first rate pit masters, and I'm lucky to call you friends!

Sugar Shack's Results in a 13-team field
🐓- 1st 🥳
Ribs - 10th 😬
Overall - 6th

A program goal this season was to earn a spot in the 2022 KCBS World Invitational this November via a first place chicken or rib finish....mission accomplished! ✅

While they might not realize it, three folks helped me either actively or passively get over my chicken funk....Nick Hettwer, Nick Holman, Darrin Williams.....sincere thanks gents!!!!

Those of you who know Greg Laney can appreciate what a fantastic person he is, so it's no surprise he has built an amazing brand in Sovereign Smoke. His sauce and rub are a MAJOR reason Sugar Shack is enjoying calls this season!

On top of learning I could cut and box ribs inside my van during a thunderstorm, a cherry on Saturday's sundae was finding my favorite pizza and cheesecake in the freezer section!

Our next competition is two weeks away in Roseville, MN at B-Dale Club...where I will be accompanied by my amazingly fantastic wife Sarah Kraemer Schaaf…can't wait!!!

07/18/2022

Sugar Shack was in Bancroft, Iowa for the 2022 edition of Bourbon, Brews, & BBQ! It was an absolute blast from start to finish, and wonderful seeing so many bbq family and meeting new friends!
A huge congrats to for their epic cooks which resulted in not only a GC, but an UBER rare and difficult to earn 180 in chicken! Congrats to you Gents!!!
Additionally, a fantastic breakfast one-two punch of caramel rolls and breakfast burritos were furnished by and ....thank you both!!!

As for how sugar shack's day shook out....
9th in Chicken and 3rd in Ribs for a 6th overall finish.
Can't wait to do it all again next weekend in Preston!
Special thanks to for their world class sauce and rub!!!