Copper and Coals Barbecue

20/08/2026

What an amazing few days for us. Excelsior Springs master class tutorial with a quick turnaround to the Iowa State Fair. Everything was clicking all weekend. Finished the long crazy weekend with a blue ribbon first place pork call at the fair. The last month has been a wild ride. We’re all really excited about the future of Copper and Coals.

18/08/2026

First round turned in. Now we wait for results. The Iowa state fair has treated us well so far. Stay tuned!

16/08/2026

This weekend was definitely one that we will never forget. We were blessed with an opportunity to help one of the best bbq teams in the country at the BBQ & Fly In on the River competition in Excelsior Springs,MO. Low Eye Que provided us with incredible hospitality and a world class demonstration of how to win at the highest level of competitive bbq. The education and experience we received this weekend was amazing. 5th place overall in a field of close to one hundred of the best teams in the world. Words can’t express our gratitude for this incredible opportunity. Fast friends and lifelong memories were made.

02/08/2026

We came, we saw, we unfortunately did not conquer. Hampton, Iowa’s Cruisin’ and Bbq’in was a first class event with some of the most talented pit masters in the country battling it out. The weather Friday night set us back. We didn’t have our best day, but that’s competitive bbq. We are definitely learning and moving in the right direction. Extra special thanks to Rustic Cuts Butcher Shop , Tommy Weeks and Joe Osbrink for their generous help and support yesterday. We’re the new guys on the block grinding to make a name for ourselves. We are over the top appreciative of the love, tips, and the opportunity to chase this dream. Exciting things to come! Stay tuned.
***we added a new member to our family. A new trailer is officially ours.

02/08/2026

01/08/2026

Copper and Coals is on the road again. We’ll be Cruisin’ and BBQ’n in Hampton, Iowa bright and early tomorrow.

21/07/2026

Working on a small batch of dogfood this afternoon! Liver, heart, tongue, kidney, and ground beef all combine for an irresistible, all-natural option for your pup!

21/07/2026

When we took over the butcher shop, we said we would try to make a positive impact on our community and we will continue to try and fulfill that promise.

Starting next week, we’d like to quietly bless one local family each week with a week’s worth of meat. We know there are people around us facing unexpected hardships, and sometimes a little help can make a big difference.

If you know a family who could use this blessing, please send us a private message. Tell us a little about their situation and why you’re nominating them. Everything will be kept confidential, and we’ll reach out if they’re selected.

This isn’t about recognition, it’s simply about neighbors helping neighbors. If we can lighten someone’s load, even just a little, we’d be honored to do so.

20/07/2026

19/07/2026

Now that the emotional roller coaster of our first KCBS competition has come to a stop, we’d like to give a massive shoutout to Rustic Cuts Butcher Shop CB! They provided us with a prime cut of brisket and some of the best baby back ribs we’ve ever seen! Although we didn’t place as high as we would have liked, we can’t wait to get back out there and showcase our skill sets at another event! Again thank you to Rustic Cuts for sponsoring us and helping to get this journey under way!

And don’t forget if you’re ever in the area they have great quality meats for ALL styles of cooking!