Smoke, Soul, and Service: The Smokin' Blues BBQ Story

Meet Frank Ford, the culinary mastermind behind Smokin' Blues BBQ – a veteran-owned, minority-owned food trailer that's quickly becoming a beloved fixture in St. George's growing food scene. Frank's extraordinary journey from military service to barbecue excellence reveals how life experiences shape our deepest passions.

With 154 jumps under his belt from his days in the 82nd Airborne Division, Frank brings the same precision and dedication to his barbecue craft. His perspective on food transformed forever while cooking for troops overseas, when he realized: "Every time I cook for somebody, it really could be their last meal." This powerful insight elevated his cooking from profession to purpose, infusing every dish with newfound meaning.

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[00:00:00] Intro and welcome.
[00:11:22] The Birth of Smokin' Blues BBQ.
[00:17:26] Military Service and Airborne Jumps.
[00:28:15] Cooking as a Life-Changing Purpose.
[00:36:09] BBQ Craft and Food Philosophy.
[00:46:19] Closing Thoughts on Community Impact.