Our Story
Texas Q is a fire-born Texas barbecue brand led by 4th-generation pitmaster Sloan Rinaldi—an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and one of the most distinctive voices in modern barbecue.
Sloan Rinaldi has spent her life around live fire, where barbecue is more than cooking—it’s culture, connection, and legacy. Built on smoke, family, and uncompromising tradition, it exists to honor the craft while pushing it forward.
That passion has carried her far beyond the pit.
Sloan rose to international recognition as a standout competitor on Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown, appearing in all eight episodes of Season 3 and setting the series record for the most individual challenge wins—solidifying her place as one of the most accomplished pitmasters in
the show’s history.
But for Sloan, barbecue has never been about competition.
It’s about connection.
That belief fuels her next chapter: the global television series From Texas, With Love: United We BBQ. The series reveals a simple truth—no matter where you go in the world, people gather around fire. From Texas ranches to remote villages and global cities, Sloan brings Texas barbecue to the table while honoring the traditions of others, always ending where it matters most: sharing a meal together.
Beyond the pit and the screen, Sloan is an entrepreneur, a proud lesbian, and a builder of her own path. As what she believes to be the world’s only 62-year-old lesbian pitmaster, she stands firmly as “One of One.” Across decades in commercial construction and now in the male-dominated world of barbecue, she has never followed permission—only purpose. Authenticity has always been her blueprint.
Her mission extends beyond food.
Sloan is committed to creating opportunity and visibility for LGBTQ+ youth who need proof
that living openly and boldly can lead to extraordinary places. She also hopes her journey
reminds older LGBTQ+ adults that reinvention has no expiration date—and that women at every
stage of life can still build, lead, and redefine what’s possible.
At the center of it all is Texas Q.
Texas Q is not just a brand—it’s a standard. A reflection of Sloan’s roots, her discipline, and her relentless pursuit of quality. Every sauce and rub is crafted with premium ingredients and bold Texas and Gulf Coast influence, layered with Creole and Cajun depth that makes every bottle unmistakably Texas Q.
From backyard cooks to seasoned pitmasters, Texas Q is made for those who respect the craft, demand real flavor, and understand that barbecue is never just about the food. It’s about what happens around it.