"Everybody Eats" New Jersey-Style BBQ
When you think of BBQ odds are New Jersey does not come to mind. You're probably thinking Texas, Kansas City, South Carolina, or another mecca of BBQ. However, sitting in Madison, NJ is Daddy Matty's BBQ home to what owner Matt James describes as "Colorado-Style Mexican" BBQ. Come for the brisket, pulled pork or other specialties Matt has coming out of the smoker and stay for the live music they have every week!
Segment 1
We begin the episode with some introductions and just before Matt was able to talk about Daddy Matty's BBQ, a neighbor fired up his leaf blower and we were forced to take a brief intermission!
Segment 2
After the intermission, Matt hooked us up with a pulled pork quesadilla which was delicious. Matt goes on to discuss his background in the finance industry, hearing about smoking meats from a stranger on a plane, and purchasing his first smoker for himself on Father's Day. Sharing his creations with friends and neighbors, Matt started a catering business. Deciding to put more time and effort into the BBQ business he quit his day job and Daddy Matty's BBQ in Madison was born! The road was not easy, Matt shut his business down a few months prior to the pandemic to reevaluate and re-opened in the summer of 2020, but it is clear they are back on track!
Today in New Jersey History: New Jersey icon Steven Van Zandt was born on November 22, 1950.
Segment 3
Matt discusses the events he holds at Daddy Matty's BBQ like BBQ competitions, BBQ, Bourbon and Blues events, Open Mic Nights, Mardi Gras, and more! He also talks about expanding the business and being able to ship his BBQ around the country.
New Jersey Fun Fact: NJ has more diners than any other state!
Segment 4
Daddy Matty's BBQ was community-driven from the get-go. When Matt first started selling BBQ, he donated proceeds to the Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry and continues to support that organization. During the pandemic, Matt was approached by the Front Line Appreciation Group to help support front line workers at Morristown Medical Center and went on to run over 1,000 meals to the staff there. Matt and Daddy Matty's BBQ continues to support other causes like the Suicide Prevention Walk in Chatham, the Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown and others to support his community.
Address: 6 Elmer Street Madison, NJ
Website: daddymattysbbq.com
Instagram: @daddymattysbbq
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Music (used with permission): "Crazy" by Manny Cabo www.mannycabo.com
