Bold Flavor.
Southern Soul.

Handcrafted BBQ sauce born from 45 years of tradition, perfected over fire and time by Pitmaster Ronald Elder.

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Ronald Elder — Pitmaster & Founder
Our Story

Meet the Pitmaster

For over 45 years, Ronald Elder has been perfecting the art of Southern barbecue. What started at the legendary Spice Rack Cafe became a lifelong pursuit of flavor — slow-smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and a BBQ sauce that people can't stop talking about.

Today, through J Rodgers BBQ, Ronald brings that same dedication to every bottle of Big Kountry BBQ Sauce. Each batch is handcrafted using a recipe honed over decades — bold, smoky, and unmistakably Southern.

This isn't mass-produced sauce off an assembly line. This is heritage in a bottle.

45+
Years Experience
1981
Established
100%
Handcrafted
Our Product

The Sauce That Started It All

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ BIG KOUNTRY BBQ SAUCE HANDCRAFTED BY RONALD ELDER Est. 1981 ★ ★ ★

Big Kountry
BBQ Sauce

A rich, smoky sauce with layers of depth you won't find on any store shelf. Sweet heat balanced with a savory backbone — developed over four decades of cooking for family, friends, and a community that keeps coming back for more.

Perfect on ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, or anything that needs that real-deal Southern touch.

Smoky Sweet Heat Bold All-Purpose
🍲 Catering Exclusive

World-Class Scratch-Made Gumbo

Ronald's gumbo is legendary — built from scratch with all the meats, all the flavor, and 45 years of soul. This isn't something you can buy off a shelf. This is catering-only, made fresh for your event.

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All The Meats

Sausage, chicken, shrimp, and more — loaded in every serving

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100% Scratch-Made

No shortcuts, no packets — roux made by hand, every time

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Event Ready

Available for catering — feeds 20 to 200+

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From your backyard to your business — we've got the right size for you.

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Individual

For the Home Grill Master

  • Single bottle
  • 3-pack bundle
  • 6-pack bundle
  • Ships nationwide
  • Gift-ready packaging
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Catering

Feed the Whole Party

  • Bulk sauce orders (cases)
  • Scratch-made gumbo (all meats)
  • Full BBQ catering menu
  • Event packages available
  • Custom menu options
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Wholesale

Partner With Big Kountry

  • Pallet quantities
  • Private label options
  • Restaurant supply
  • Distribution partnerships
  • Custom formulations
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What People Say

Taste The Difference

I've tried every sauce on the shelf and nothing comes close. Big Kountry has that real, homemade flavor you just can't replicate. It's the only sauce I use now.

Marcus T.
Houston, TX

We had Ronald cater our family reunion — the gumbo was gone in 20 minutes. People were asking for seconds before the first round was done. Unreal.

Patricia W.
Dallas, TX

As a restaurant owner, I know quality when I taste it. This sauce has the depth and consistency I need. We're putting it on our tables and never looking back.

James R.
Restaurant Owner
45+
Years of Flavor
& Tradition
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Let's Talk BBQ

Ready to Order?

Whether you're grabbing a bottle for your next cookout, planning an event, or looking to stock your shelves — we'd love to hear from you.

(713) 555-0BBQ
orders@bigkountrybbq.com
Houston, Texas

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