Ernie's Smokehouse

10/15/2025

Thanksgiving turkey window open for ordering. Fully cooked whole, breast, sliced option, brisket too, just heat and eat. Pickup at the Matthews Community Farmer's Market Tues. Nov. 25 or our kitchen am on Nov. 26. We sell out every year so don't wait. https://erniesbbq.com/thanksgiving-2025

09/02/2025

Perfect cool night for grilled pizza, easy to make and today firing up a Mexican pizza. Heat your grill to highest settings (at least 3 burners on high and if you have more at then 4 of them), elevate your pan above the grate (I used an upside down saute pan) and heat for 10 minutes. Roll out your favorite dough and baste the edge with olive oil, place on oiled pizza screen, then the spread the sauce with tomatillo or regular salsa and I mixed in some adobo sauce, sprinkle roasted corn, seasoned black beans or refried regular or black beans, diced tomato (drain well), shredded grilled chicken (a must for meal prep on Sun. nights) , and top with Mexican cheese blend. Rotate after 4 minutes, then again until done to your liking.

Want to learn this and more? Now scheduling late fall and winter in-home outdoor grilling and cooking classes. Great gift or party for family and friends. more info at www.erniesbbq.com

08/29/2025

Crave brisket? I'll have Wagyu from Snake River Farms tomorrow 8/30 at the Matthews Farmer's Market from 7:30-9:00. Once you have Wagyu hard to go back to any other kind. Pre-order on-line at www.erniesbbq.com (ribs, pork, chicken, sides too, all fully cooked just heat and eat).

Catering-various cuisine options Neighborhood food Farmer's Markets Pop-up events In-home grilling classes

08/18/2025

Looking for new outdoor space, furniture, or grill/kitchen? Save the date Sept. 6. Come check out the new Viridien in Cornelius from 11-3, I'll be doing some demos throughout the day. RSVP on the link below.

07/12/2025

Fire up some Portugese food today

06/20/2025

In Albufeira, Portugal. Pork belly with beans, spicy prawns, olives, bread, wine, and grilled chorizo. When the waiter asked if I knew bbq hard not to chime in.

06/17/2025

Have to love the fresh, amazing tastes of Lisbon. Wish I was grilling the sardines myself but happy to eat them. The tour continues

05/21/2025

Specials this weekend for pickup at Matthews Farmer's Market, Sat. 8-12 for your Memorial Day party. Order on-line and pickup on Sat at www.erniesbbq.com

1. Wagyu Brisket by the lb.
2. Smoked Ahi Tuna dip

05/07/2025

Save 10% on grilling class certificate great gift for mothers day. Www.erniesbbq.com for more info

Catering-various cuisine options Neighborhood food Farmer's Markets Pop-up events In-home grilling classes

04/21/2025

Faith in humanity is restored. Was at the Brothers show last week and lost my key fob. After flying home I realized it. Employee turned it in and mailed back to me, right one too. The stars were aligned, thanksboomerang

03/27/2025

Get ready for our 2nd year Opening Day, Wed. April 2 from 10-1 at Brixham Park. Bigger and better, more vendors, more produce, more baked goods, more meat, more cheese, more of everything. Ballantyne's only Farmer's Market plus 2 food trucks for lunch. Check out the vendor lineup and many take pre-orders.

We have a large lineup of locally produced products from vendors in the greater Charlotte area. May accept pre-orders, and for more information click below.

03/08/2025

If you like to eat things that had parents....Matthews Farmers Market 9 to 11. Pick up smoked meatloaf, pork brisket, chicken, pastrami, corned beef, and sides from Ernie's. We are now booking graduation and other catering