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Big Ed's Shed BBQ & Grilling

Authentic traditional BBQ with a focus on the Carolina, Memphis and Texas Styles The Shed is an ode to him and good food everywhere. Cheers!
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Welcome to Big Ed’s Shed…Big Ed’s Shed is a authentic BBQ styled after traditional southern BBQ, with a focus on the Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee (Memphis) styles of BBQ, and a nod to the Kansas City and Texas traditions. About this Adventure...

BBQ is not cooking or culinary arts...it’s a sport and adventure! Big Ed’s Shed is led by Dave Fako to pursue his passion for casual and quality food,

especially BBQ. Big Ed’s Shed is named in honor of Dave’s late Father, Ed (Big Ed) Fako, a truck driver who enjoyed life to the fullest. Big Ed’s Shed focuses on BBQ in the authentic style of southern roadside BBQ shacks, with an interesting twist toward the “craft” of unique, quality BBQ. Big Ed’s Shed explores the traditions in the Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee (Memphis) styles, with a nod to the Kansas City and Texas traditions. We’ll also explore other culinary ventures such as Mexican, southwestern, Cajun, Eastern European and coastal seafood. Join our adventure in the sport of BBQ and enjoy some of Big Ed’s favorites.

09/09/2024

FYI - Our BBQ Class at the Worth Public Library scheduled for TH 9/12 has to be rescheduled. We will update once that is set.

Thank you.

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09/09/2024

We had an adventurous time running a tailgate at the Illinois vs. Kansas football game - and repping Lemont - lots of Lemontsters stopped by too!

Lemont Downtown

09/06/2024

Our menu for this Saturday's tailgate at the Kansas vs. Illinois Football Game!

@ Kansas vs. Illinois
Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
September 7, 2024

Main Q

Chips & Salsa
Blue corn tortilla chips with mild salsa casera

Brisket Burnt Ends
Hickory smoked brisket point, braised in BBQ sauce and beer, a Kansas City BBQ original!

Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket
Hickory smoked prime grade beef brisket seasoned with course sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper served with slider buns, pickles, and Memphis BBQ Sauce.

Smoked Pork Baby Back Ribs
Hickory smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs Seasoned with Carolina Style BBQ Rub

Side Q

Carolina Style Slaw
Cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, Carolina vinegar dressing, Carolina BBQ rub

Mac & Cheese

Our Craft BBQ Sauces

Memphis = Tomato and Cider Vinegar, Sweet and Tangy, Mild Heat

South Carolina = Mustard and Cider Vinegar, Tangy, Sharp, Slightly Sweet, Mustardy, Medium Heat

Western Carolina = Cider Vinegar with Tomato and Pepper, Tangy, Peppery, Medium+ Heat

09/02/2024

Hey this weekend is the Taste of Lemont a great fundraiser for the Lemont High School Education Foundation. Lots of great food options...we have to take a hiatus this year due to a commitment with a college tailgate event but enjoy. Info in the shared link.

Lemont High School Educational Foundation Taste of Lemont Menu Announcement!

At the Taste of Lemont on Saturday, September 7, Moreno's Mexican Restaurant will feature the following items:

* Steak Nachos
* Taco (Steak or Tinga)
* Churros
* Rice Water or Lemonade

To have access to the special menus put together by the 2024 Taste of Lemont vendors, and to hear music from Don't Talk to Strangers (feat. Joe Fascetta Music) and headliner Mike and Joe, purchase your tickets now at LHSEF2024.bpt.me.

08/14/2024

This great fundraising event is coming up on September 7th. We have served at it for a long time usually selling out quickly (last year the BarbeCuban Sandwiches and Pulled Pork Nachos were a huge hit!)...however this year we will not be there with a prior commitment with our son at U of I and running a tailgate party at the football game too.

Go and buy tix - there will be great food including BBQ, pizza, beer, etc...and awesome entertainment and overall fun!

Tickets are on sale now for the Taste of Lemont, which will be held from 5-11 p.m. on Saturday, September 7.

08/13/2024

Our version of the Cuban...

The BarbeCuban Sandwich
Smoked pulled pork, smoked ham, cheddar cheese, dill pickles and our craft made South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce.

08/12/2024

I am conducting our BBQ 101 class at the Worth Public Library on Thursday, September 12. Open to all, not just Worth Library patrons. Includes the interactive class and sampling of BBQ and sauces. Its a fee event.😀

Details is shared post.

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08/08/2024

This event is one we have served at for a long time but we will not be there this year due to a prior commitment with our son at college and running a tailgate party at the university the same date...but it always is a good and fun event with a range of good food tasting options.

Tickets are on sale now for the Taste of Lemont, which will be held from 5-11 p.m. on Saturday, September 7.

08/08/2024

One year ago we served one of our largest events ever - a 400 person corporate outing at The Forge: Lemont Quarries.

Taco Bar + Elotes Station!

That was fun...

08/07/2024

Coming from a running and athletic background some of my favorite events to serve our BBQ and Grilling is at athletic events...We serve at races, etc...three years ago at the USOLE Burgers and Brews Trail race at Wolf Road Woods serving smoke-grilled burgers!

08/02/2024

I'll be conducting our BBQ 101 Class at the Worth Public Library on September 12. This is our fun, interactive class and held outside too! The class is free. Open to all, not just Worth Library patrons. Information and registration is in the link.

Experience the adventure of BBQ with experienced BBQ enthusiast Dave Fako. This interactive experience will teach the essentials of BBQ and prepares you to be the master of your own […]

07/04/2024

We took the holiday weekend off of catering but did some home front test kitchen'ing.

Smoked Shrimp Po' Boy with homemade remoulade.

This was the bomb and I'll find a way to get it on the menu.

Also fired up some Carolina style ribs and smoked corn!

06/27/2024

Two years ago conducting one of our BBQ 101 Classes at the Lemont Public Library District.

We are booking public and private classes now so watch for announcements on public classes.

Interested in a BBQ class for a work, home party or event, contact me and we can talk all things BBQ, food and grilling😀

Big Ed's Shed BBQ & Grilling

https://bigedsshed.com/

06/22/2024

On the road and found some great Q in Champaign, IL...

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06/13/2024

We adventurously enjoyed serving a party for Argonne employees in Lemont this week with our Carolina BBQ Adventure party pack...including

Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork
Hickory Smoked Pulled Chicken
Carolina Slaw
Smoked Pit Beans
Smoked Mac & Cheese
Brioche Slider Buns
Pickles
Our craft BBQ sauces - Memphis, Western Carolina and South Carolina....

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06/05/2024

Just some fun at the home front kitchen -

Blacken Shrimp & Grits with homemade remoulade using locally made Keet's Habanero hot sauce.

05/30/2024

BBQ competition and fun fest coming to my hometown, Lemont...run my a local BBQ place. Note I will not be competing or attending as I am traveling that weekend, but fun event if you are in town.

Questions - Contact Matt Borner.

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05/22/2024

Homefront test kitchen'in'....

Blacken Artic Char with homemade remoulade, grilled asparagus.

05/17/2024

Smoking up some chicken for pulled chicken sliders for the LHS Graduates tonight, including our son Alex, at Project Graduation after their graduation ceremony...
..plus some ribs for us before the graduation events!😀

05/15/2024

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Carolina slaw, Western Carolina BBQ Sauce, Memphis Style Ribs, Smoked beans and Smoked Mac & Cheese.

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05/13/2024

Good read...

In 2004, the Big Bend Sentinel, based in Marfa, wrote about a backyard barbecue thrown in Austin by Aaron Franklin, some guy who played bass in a band.

05/12/2024

Really good list. I know its based on Yelp reviews, but Yelp tends to be more reliable than Google or FB review anyway.

My preferred NC / SC styles are well represented, but Illinois well represented too and I have been to many of these places, including the Swingin' Door Texas BBQ in Hollywood, CA that I stumbled upon last fall.

https://www.yelp.com/article/top-100-bbq-spots-2024?

Discover Yelp’s Top 100 Barbecue Spots for 2024. 1. Wright’s Barbecue, Johnson, Arkansas; 2. CorkScrew BBQ, Spring, Texas; 3. Eric’s Family Barbecue, Avondale, Arizona...and more

05/09/2024

SC style baby back ribs....mustard mopped and served with South Carolina Mustard BBQ sauce.

Smoked burger with South Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce.

BBQ Month!

05/08/2024

BBQ competition coming up in our hometown on June 16, run by Matt's a local BBQ restaurant. Tickets are $20. I likely will not be there as I usually travel to the Lake on Fathers' Day weekend...but should be a good time. Info and ticket are in the shared message.

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04/18/2024

Pork spare ribs!

04/16/2024

04/09/2024

Two years at our Texas Brisket, Barbacoa and Chili Class at Pollyanna Brewing Company!

03/27/2024

Finals for Lemont Restaurant March Madness Comp. Not surpirised at the finals as they both are great places that I frequent a lot and there were many great options started off the contest too.
Go here to vote:
https://www.lemontdowntown.com/news/munch-madness

03/25/2024

About one year ago at our BBQ 101 Class at Pollyanna Brewing Company.

We'll be looking to schedule a few more classes in the area soon.

We also offer at home BBQ classes. Take your party to the next adventurous level and have a interactive BBQ class at your home party!

Big Ed's Shed BBQ & Grilling

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Lemont, IL
60439

Website

https://bigedsshed.com/

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Videos

Cookin' up our award winning Texas Red Chili and All Hallows Eve Pumkin Soup @ the the Quarry Cross Cyclocross race at the Forge!

Fire & Smoke...

Another video from the Taste of Lemont...me explaining our craft BBQ sauces to a few customer....

Video from last week's Taste of Lemont...

Just another video, this time of a pork shoulder just after it was done and off the smoker and prepping it for the hold...

Brisket and pork shoulder getting ready to be taken off the smoker for the media interview we did yesterday...and family dinner too. Don't mind my screwed up video angles, its all about the adventure!

Brisket and pork shoulder just off the smoker getting ready for the hold....6 1/2 hour smoke...

Chicken thighs taking on a kiss of hickory smoke and sizzling en route to pulled chicken! #memphisbbq #carolinabbq #pulledchicken

We had a great time cooking the burgers for The USOLE Burgers & Beer Twilight Trail Challenge. My friend Ray Bauer manning the grill.

Our Lang Smoker doing its magic to meat!

Smoker Test Run

Giving the new Lang Smoker a test run.

Our second fun-filled video about smoking pork shoulders for pulled pork...serving in three different styles.

4 Step Prep: Preparing Pork Shoulder to Smoke

Watch our fun filled video showing the 4 step prep on how to prepare pork shoulders before smoking. Thank you to our son Alex for Directing, Producing and Editing.

Plated Lemon Chicken

Plated Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken (Ina Garten's Recipe).

Roasting Ina Garten's Skillet Lemon Chicken

While we have been spending more time at home, we have ventured on a few at home culinary adventures. First Up - Ina Garten's Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken

at Pollyanna Brewing Company

We will be serving at Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont next Friday, August 23 from ~ 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Menu still being developing but likely we will be serving our specialty -- smoked pork shoulder (pulled) sandwiches -- Memphis, Carolina and South Carolina styles and another main item. Smoked Corned Beef Brisket? Barbacoa?