Our Story
Texas Q was built on fire, family, and a deep respect for the traditions of Texas barbecue.
Founder Sloan Rinaldi is a 4th-generation Texas pitmaster who has spent a lifetime around smoke, meat, and the kind of cooking that brings people together. Raised in the culture of live-fire cooking, Sloan developed a passion not just for barbecue—but for the stories, heritage, and connection that surround it.
That passion has taken her far beyond the pit.
Sloan rose to national recognition as a standout competitor on Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown, where she appeared in all 8 episodes of Season 3 and set the series record for the most individual challenge wins—cementing her reputation as one of the most accomplished and respected pitmasters in the competition’s history.
But for Sloan, barbecue has never been about competition.
It’s about connection.
That belief is now driving her next chapter: the development of a global television series, “From Texas, With Love: United We BBQ.” The show explores one universal truth—across every culture, country, and community, people gather around fire to cook, to share, and to connect. From ranches and farms to villages and cities around the world, Sloan brings Texas barbecue to the table while learning and honoring the traditions of others—always ending with a shared meal.
At the heart of everything Sloan does is Texas Q.
Texas Q is more than a brand—it’s a reflection of her roots, her experience, and her commitment to quality. Every sauce and rub is crafted with premium ingredients, bold flavor profiles, and a signature influence of Texas and Gulf Coast traditions, including Creole and Cajun notes that make the flavors truly unique.
From backyard cooks to seasoned pitmasters, Texas Q is built for those who respect the craft and cook with purpose.
Because in the end, barbecue isn’t just food.