My Story
I'm Alex, the pitmaster behind VL BBQ. I learned BBQ from Myron Mixon, spent years on the competition BBQ circuit, going head to head with some of the best cooks around, and I won championships.
Then life got busy and our family began to grow — and the pit took a back seat for a while. When it came back out, it came back with a purpose bigger than BBQ.
Our family was built through adoption, so we know firsthand what it takes. We've lived the long road, the hope, and the very real financial weight that families carry when they're facing infertility or working to adopt. We never forgot it — and we wanted to do something about it.
Proceeds from every sale go into our grant that helps families facing the costs of infertility, foster care and adoption: every pork butt, every slab of ribs, every bottle of rub, brine and "Gather" sauce. Orders like yours have already helped pay adoption fees and expenses for a local family.
Know a family who could use help? Email alex@verballoaves.com to apply for a grant or nominate someone.
Watch: Why I Started VL BBQ. Subscribe on YouTube: we pick a free-BBQ winner every week from our new subscribers.
