OUR MEATS
We take pride in our meats, plain and simple. Big Brian's Meats are handcrafted to meet the demands of today's foodie connoisseurs, and we don't skimp on quality, taste or value.
Pit Grilled Tri Tip
Our lean trimmed tri-tip is pit grilled over an open flame fueled by red oak to give it that nice smokey finish that will linger on your tastebuds. We believe in keeping it simple, so we season our tri-tip with the trifecta of SPG; kosher salt, 16 mesh black pepper and garlic powder. It's all about the natural flavor at Big Brian's Meats, so we let our meat do the talking!
Smoked Brisket
Anyone that has prepared a brisket knows that cooking up this cut of meat is truly a labor of love. Our 12 hour smoked brisket typically starts out very early in the wee hours of the morning on the smoker cooked up low and slow using California White Oak logs...like our tri-tip, we keep the seasoning simple with straight kosher salt and 16 mesh black pepper. Once its rested for minimum of 18 hours and sliced up, this brisket will melt like butter in your mouth.
Smoked Spareribs
These ribs are packed with FLAVOR and are a signature menu item to our brand! We start with a proprietary dry rub made 100% in house, then smoke these bad boys for 4-5 hours to perfection. We finish it off with a butter, honey and brown sugar glaze. No sauce needed for these ribs, they are savory, juicy and tender all the way thru to the last bite!!
Smoked Pulled Pork
Our duroc pork butt is seasoned with our in house pork rub, then smoked low and slow for a minimum of 8 hours. It's then rested until super tender and pulled for that perfect bite. Enjoyed as a standalone item, in a classic pulled pork sandwich or as a meat topping for our other offerings, this pulled pork is for real!
Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage
How good is our house made jalapeño cheddar sausage? It's so good that we took home a trophy at the 2026 Long Beach BBQ Fest for it! We called in the expertise of Eric Palmore from nearby White Oak Craft BBQ to assist us in getting the perfect link all dialed in and perfected...and we've never looked back! Our links are a brisket and pork blend, seasoned up with fresh jalapeño and cheddar cheese for that perfect balance of flavor and heat. If you are a sausage fan, this customer favorite will not dissapoint!
"El Jefe" Smoked Brisket Torta
One of our flagship and most popular items, this family recipe calls for
16 hour smoked, chopped brisket and our homemade ensalada de chile on a toasted bolillo roll. Make no mistake about it, this sandwich is truly a BOSS!
The "Stramiritto" wrap
A popular menu item amongst our customers and at our events, our 10 day brined chopped pastrami is smoked for 16 hours, grilled with melted monterey jack cheese topped with fresh arugula and garlic aioli sauce, wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla.
Smoked Tri-Tip Chili
This is the flagship item that started it all. Our award-winning chili that delivers smokiness, rich flavor and chunks of delicious smoked tri-tip in every bite. Do not be fooled, this is a chili that doesn't mess around and will leave you wanting more.
Pit Grilled Pollo Asado
We marinate our trimmed chicken thighs for 24 hours in a sweet and savory citrus marinade, then pit grill it to perfection over a live fire fueled by red oak wood. Every bite is juicy and tender...just the way we like it!
Nachos Suprema
Smoked pulled pork braised in chili verde sauce, served over tortilla chips and topped with charro beans, fresh avocado crema and sprinkled with cotija cheese. Served with fresh homemade salsa on the side. This dish is big enough to feed two individuals or one bad muchacho!
Mediterranean Style Chicken Sausage
Fresh ground chicken thighs and chicken breasts mixed with feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, lemon zest, herbs and spices. Perfect alone or sliced and served in a roll for a sandwich!