OCBC: Where Our Delicious Rubs & Marinades Meet Texas Beef

Savor the Flavor: Where Our Delicious Marinades Meet Texas Beef

Hardwood Smoked Flavor in Every Bite

Mango Habanero Prime Jerky Fries
Teriyaki Prime Jerky Fries

$1 From Every Bag Sold Is Donated Monthly to ptsdusa.org and Camp Hope 

Flavorful BBQ Catering

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At Oak Cliff BBQ Company, we are proud to be a veteran-owned BBQ catering company offering uniquely prepared, flavor-packed chopped BBQ sandwiches served on toasted buns.

Our mouthwatering menu includes chopped beef and pulled pork sandwiches, homemade baked beans, fresh coleslaw, potato chips, and pecan and/or apple pie, complemented by sweet and unsweetened iced tea.

At Oak Cliff BBQ Company, we are proud to be a veteran-owned BBQ catering company offering uniquely prepared, flavor-packed chopped BBQ sandwiches served on toasted buns. Our mouthwatering menu includes chopped beef and pulled pork sandwiches, homemade baked beans, fresh coleslaw,  Charles Chips, and pecan and/or apple pie, complemented by sweet and unsweetened iced tea.

We cater to parties from 30 up to 200 people.

CHILI-PLATE CHOPPED BEEF SANDWICHES

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CHILI-PLATE CHOPPED BEEF

Our delicious Chili-Plate Chopped Beef is prepared the exact same way that the Smoke Shack, originally located at the corner of Westmorland and Illinois Avenues, in Oak Cliff, Texas, prepared theirs back in the early 1960’s.

FROM PECAN SMOKED BRISKET

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The transformation from our rubbed and marinated, slow smoked brisket to our tender, Chili-Plate Chopped is something to behold. Then, we put it on a hot, buttery, toasted bun. When sweet picked relish, purple onions, and a dash or two of hot sauce are added, you get the most amazing BBQ sandwich on planet Earth.

TO CHILI-PLATE CHOPPED

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CHILI-PLATE CHOPPED

Because of our process, our BBQ sandwiches are so tender and full of smokey-flavored goodness that you don’t even need TEETH to eat our BRISKET, and you’ll be coming back for seconds, AND thirds, if there’s any left!

Book your catering event on our Catering Page NOW to secure a spot!

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Free Shipping for Orders of $75 or More

Buy Quality Jerky Products.

10% Discount for Veterans

Signature Jerky Fries and Unique Flavors 

Indulge in our signature Prime Jerky Fries, available in various bold flavors: Original BBQ, Jalapeño, Habanero, Mango Habanero, Teriyaki, and Nashville Hot. Each bite promises an explosion of natural smoked flavor that is sure to keep you wanting more. Visit our store to make a purchase or email us for special orders as our jerky fries are made in handcrafted small batches. 

Jerky has a long and storied history, originating as a practical method for preserving meat. The term “jerky” comes from the Quechua word “ch’arki,” pronounced just like it’s spelled, and meaning dried or salted meat, and the practice predates written history.   To read a brief history about Jerky, Click Here!

A Legacy of BBQ Excellence 

The legacy of serving amazing BBQ in North Texas started in the early 1960’s, long before the owner of Oak Cliff BBQ Company was born. Our BBQ sauce and what we call our “Chili-Plate Chopped Beef” is a resurrection of a recipe and preparation process that creates the most flavorful BBQ anywhere. Our BBQ dates back to earlier times of restaurants founded by the owners uncle he affectionately calls “Uncle Rex”. When his uncle first bought the first location it was called Lantrips Café, bought for “the price of a Cadillac, or $3,750”, and he changed the name to The Old Cook Stove. It was located at 2701 S. Westmorland Avenue, in Oak Cliff, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. A year or so later, his uncle bought a used smoker for $50, rolled it across the floor on pipes, and installed it into the back wall of the restaurant. He then changed the name a second time to The Smoke Shack and began selling BBQ. Uncle Rex’ process in making chopped BBQ beef was passed on to him by an old man “who was white as snow” and owned a BBQ restaurant just to the north, on the other side of Illinois Avenue, in The Westmoreland Heights Shopping Center, called Heights BBQ – and that is where our BBQ secrets were born.

Quality You Can Trust 

We take pride in serving delicious hardwood smoked BBQ and smoking our Prime Jerky Fries infused with marinades consisting of all natural ingredients. Our jerky fries are made with 100% grass-fed, Texas eye-of-round, have no preservatives or added flavor enhancements like MSG, and as a result do have a shorter shelf-life. Our commitment to high quality standards started many long years ago and reflect our complete dedication to providing the very best BBQ catering experience and jerky products for our customers. All of our employees are certified food handlers in the State of Texas.

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Assisting Our Veterans

As a veteran-owned business, we understand the commitment and risks involved in serving America. We donate five percent (5%) of all sales monthly to the PTSD Foundation of America in support of Camp Hope, helping combat veterans suffering from the effects of PTSD rebuild their lives. To learn more about the good work of Camp Hope, or to donate, please click on one of their links on our webpage.

Combat Trauma Help Line
877-717-PTSD (7873)

Office
(832) 912-4429

As a veteran-owned business, we understand the commitment and risks involved in serving America. We donate $1 per bag of all jerky sales monthly to the PTSD Foundation of America in support of Camp Hope, helping combat veterans suffering from the effects of PTSD rebuild their lives. To learn more or donate to Camp Hope, contact them directly.

Combat Trauma Help Line
877-717-PTSD (7873)

Office
(832) 912-4429

From Harvard Health Publishing:

Nitrates in processed meats (including processed jerky products)

“Cured or processed meats — bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and ham, as well as deli meats such as chicken, turkey, roast beef, and salami — often contain added nitrates and nitrites. These compounds prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, add a salty flavor, and make the meat appear red or pink.

Traditionally, food producers used synthetic sodium nitrate, but many now use nitrates derived from vegetables such as celery. The packaging on these products often contains phrases like “no added nitrates or nitrites.” But the fine print usually says something like “except those naturally occurring in celery powder.”

While natural nitrates might sound healthier, that’s not the case — your body can’t tell the difference. Nitrates convert to nitrites, and in the stomach’s acidic environment, nitrites interact with certain components concentrated in meat to form N-nitroso compounds, which are potential carcinogens. Earlier research suggested that these substances might be responsible for the increased colon cancer rates seen in people who eat lots of processed meat. But the connection remains unclear, says Dr. Willett.

However, there are other reasons to avoid processed meat, which he considers to be one of the least healthy types of food people can eat. “Processed meats contain other additives and are very high in sodium, which is a well-established risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease,” he says. Many observational studies have linked high intakes of processed meat to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.”

At Oak Cliff BBQ Company we do not use nitrates to cure our beef jerky. Properly smoked and dried out jerky will last approximately six months.

Our policy on consumption of our jerky has been reduced to two months from the smoke date, and one month from the package date. This ensures that our customers DO NOT consume nitrates, but rather the freshest, additive free jerky available anywhere.

As for nitrates in general? Oak Cliff BBQ Co’s take is simple: Never consume processed jerky made with nitrates.

Nitrates in processed meats (including processed jerky products)

“Cured or processed meats — bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and ham, as well as deli meats such as chicken, turkey, roast beef, and salami — often contain added nitrates and nitrites. These compounds prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, add a salty flavor, and make the meat appear red or pink.
Traditionally, food producers used synthetic sodium nitrate, but many now use nitrates derived from vegetables such as celery. The packaging on these products often contains phrases like “no added nitrates or nitrites.” But the fine print usually says something like “except those naturally occurring in celery powder.”

While natural nitrates might sound healthier, that’s not the case — your body can’t tell the difference. Nitrates convert to nitrites, and in the stomach’s acidic environment, nitrites interact with certain components concentrated in meat to form N-nitroso compounds, which are potential carcinogens. Earlier research suggested that these substances might be responsible for the increased colon cancer rates seen in people who eat lots of processed meat. But the connection remains unclear, says Dr. Willett.

However, there are other reasons to avoid processed meat, which he considers to be one of the least healthy types of food people can eat. “Processed meats contain other additives and are very high in sodium, which is a well-established risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease,” he says. Many observational studies have linked high intakes of processed meat to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.”
At Oak Cliff BBQ Company we do not use nitrates to cure our beef jerky. Properly smoked and dried out jerky will last approximately six months.

Our policy on consumption of our jerky has been reduced to two months from the smoke date, and one month from the package date. This ensures that our customers DO NOT consume nitrates, but rather the freshest, additive free jerky available anywhere.

As for nitrates in general? Oak Cliff BBQ Co’s take is simple: Never consume processed jerky made with nitrates.