• The Journey of Yeager's Ribs / G.R.'s Smokehouse
  
  
  We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone joining us on this exciting journey, a dream shared between a father and son. Your support means the world to us.
  
  
  For those unfamiliar with our story, the bond of family barbecue has always been steeped in the rich aroma of hickory smoke, accompanied by laughter and cherished memories between a father and son. Our adventure began many years ago in a small town in Alabama, lying dormant until a pivotal moment in 2007. On Father's Day, as was our tradition of exchanging gifts, my father surprised me with my very first smoker, capable of cooking six baby back ribs at once. "Call me when they’re ready," he said, and I warned him it would be late. “That’s alright,” he replied, and at around midnight, I called him to share the news that my wife had already devoured a slab. He joyfully exclaimed, "Son, we did good. All we are looking for is satisfied customers."
  
  
  We began sharing our barbecue with friends and family, and soon our special dry rub became a hit. Two years later, my father suggested that we upgrade to a larger smoker. Recalling the commercial smoker we had seen together in 2007, he said, "Son, that’s the one we need." I agreed, but he reminded me, “That one is pricey. We’ll have to work towards it.” So, with our sights set on that larger commercial model, he bought me another personal smoker that could handle 9 to 12 baby back ribs at once. “Maybe you won’t have to stay up so late,” he said. Once again, after the cooking was done, he reiterated, "Son, we did good. All we are looking for is satisfied customers."
  
  
  When my father passed away in August 2014, I clung to our shared dream with unwavering hope and determination. With the funds he left me, I was able to purchase the commercial smoker we had long envisioned. I named it G.R.'s Smokehouse in honor of my father, George Robert Yeager, AKA (G.R.), affectionately known to our friends and family as Yeager Ribs. He would always say after each cook, "Son, we did good. All we are looking for is satisfied customers." Now, at every event I host, it feels like my father and I are working side by side once again. I would like to tell him, "Dad, we did good. Now we have even more satisfied customers."​

As I reflect on this journey, I am reminded that the essence of barbecue goes beyond just the food; it's about the love, the connections, and the memories we create together. Each time I fire up the smoker, I feel my father's presence, guiding me as we continue to share our passion with others.

From humble beginnings to G.R.'s Smokehouse, this dream is a testament to the bond between a father and son. Thank you for being a part of our adventure. Together, we will keep the spirit of family barbecue alive and thriving, one satisfied customer at a time.

With gratitude,
Bobby