Smokey Joe's Kitchen

06/07/2026

Oh! By the way.......
You may be missing out. 😆

06/07/2026

Don't miss out on your Smokey Joe's Kitchen "party rib" addition to Jimbo's deluxe Bloody Mary's today only! Begins at 11:00...
These will sell out quickly.
The first 36 deluxe Bloody Mary's!!

05/12/2026

Congratulations Kurtis and Gillian!
What a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at Harms Country Farms Wedding and Event Venue.
Thank you for having Smokey Joe's Kitchen cater your reception. Everything was wonderful.

04/26/2026

Smokey Joe's Kitchen 2026 "Open to the Public" events

04/19/2026

Thanks to Green Releaf and all the customers who enjoyed Smokey Joe's Kitchen yesterday at the annual 420 event. Although we will not be present today, there are still outstanding food vendors to explore. We recommend checking them out for lunch.

04/11/2026

04/06/2026

Catch Smokey Joe's Kitchen at Green Releaf in Bourbonnais, IL on Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 - 4:00.

03/02/2026

Good morning, from Smokey Joe's Kitchen!
As we begin to plan for spring and summer activities, be sure to let Smokey Joe's tailor-make your special event.

01/20/2026

Plan your wedding or graduation party early.

01/08/2026

THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC 2025!!

So many new customers throughout the year, and maybe more importantly, so many repeat customers ❤️...

As a thank you, and to get the year started out right, I'm running a Smokey Joe's Pulled Pork special for the months of January and February.

Order Pulled Pork for only $10.99/lb. That's over 25% savings! Combine that with anything else on the menu and have a great family event.

Allow for 2 days advanced notice for the special.
Located in Kankakee, Illinois, and will deliver
40 mile radius.

12/15/2025

Brisket used to scare the hell out of me. The last 20+ briskets have been absolutely fantastic.
This one was wrapped at 165° and placed in the oven to finish. Should be finished around midnight.

12/14/2025

The show must go on!
19 pound brisket, low and slow.

11/21/2025

Do you love brisket like I do!?
I saw this post on one of my barbecue Facebook groups, and seemed logical to forward to all my brisket lovers.

🔥 Brisket 101: Why It Costs What It Costs 🔥
A little behind-the-scenes look at what really happens to a brisket over 24 hours:

1️⃣ 18.4 lbs — fresh out of the package, big and proud.

2️⃣ 14.8 lbs — trimmed, seasoned, looking ready for greatness.

3️⃣ 8.35 lbs — after a 14-hour overnight smoke. Jiggly, beautiful… and nearly half the size. 😳

That’s a 45% yield on this brisket (average is about 50%).
So when brisket runs around $5/lb wholesale, that 18+ lb whopper is already about $100 before it ever hits the pit.

After trimming and cooking, you end up with about 8 usable pounds, putting the real cost closer to $12.50–$13/lb — before seasoning, wood, labor, or time.

BBQ isn’t pricey because we want it to be…
It’s pricey because brisket goes through a whole lot of shrinkage in the heat.
(Fellas, you get it.) 😉

Class dismissed. 😎
Keep supporing local, y’all!

11/12/2025

Another boneless Turkey breast meal out the door!
I went ahead and smoked the Turkey Tenderloins, while I was at it... Delicious!
Be sure to reserve yours for Thanksgiving.

11/05/2025

EDIT: Finished product pictures added......

What's cooking today?
Party Ribs
1" Italian Sausage
3" Pork Sausage
I'll try to remember to post the finished product.

10/18/2025

Currently, working on a Hickory BBQ sauce based, finely sliced apple, brisket Pizza.
Hmmmm .........