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From Sauce Startup to Smokehouse in Chesnee<\/h2>\n
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Southern Fusion BBQ Barn may be a recent arrival to the Upstate BBQ scene, but its roots run deep in both Southern hospitality and family tradition. Run by Jamie and Caleb Murphy, the restaurant began not as a business plan, but as a way to support their nonprofit ministry during the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic. <\/p>\n

What started with a homemade sauce and a folding table has turned into a brick-and-mortar BBQ joint that\u2019s quickly earning a following.<\/p>\n

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Located just off Cliffside Highway in Chesnee, in the building formerly known as Erin\u2019s Kitchen, the BBQ Barn carries forward the family\u2019s calling\u2014now served with a side of ribs and slaw. \u201cNothing fancy,\u201d they say, \u201cjust a mom and pop operation with really good food. Southern Hospitality at its best.\u201d<\/p>\n

Smoked Meats with Southern Heart<\/h2>\n

Southern Fusion\u2019s menu showcases a spread of smoked meats done the old-fashioned way: low and slow over real wood. The Murphys rely on a reverse-flow HBT smoker fueled by cherry, peach, apple, pecan, or oak\u2014whatever\u2019s on hand and seasoned just right.<\/p>\n

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The pulled pork starts with bone-in Boston butts, smoked for five hours unwrapped and then finished wrapped for up to 18 more. \u201cAfter the cooking process, the shoulder bone pulls right out,\u201d Jamie says. They shred the pork using a custom drill attachment that gives the meat a tender texture and just the right amount of bark in every bite.<\/p>\n

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Brisket<\/span><\/a> fans take note: weekends at the BBQ Barn are brisket days, and it\u2019s the kind of rich, bark-kissed beef that draws folks from across county lines. Pork chops and ribs are also regular features, and you\u2019ll find both bone-in and boneless chicken smoked to juicy perfection.<\/p>\n

And for something a little different, they also offer hand-pressed burgers, grilled wings, hot dogs, and corndogs\u2014a welcome nod to families with younger diners.<\/p>\n

Sauce That Started It All<\/h2>\n

Long before the smoker was fired up for daily service, the Murphys were bottling and selling their original Southern Fusion sauce. Designed as a blend of Southeastern barbecue traditions, it\u2019s a little sweet, a little tangy, and carries just enough kick. Their Gold version adds a mustard backbone that gives it a distinctly Carolina identity.<\/p>\n

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In 2023, their sauce caught the attention of two-time Bassmaster Classic champion Hank Parker, who joined the family to help promote the product line under the label \u201cHank Parker\u2019s Southern Fusion Barbecue Sauces.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSouthern Fusion brings the best of all the Southeast barbecue sauces to your table,\u201d the Murphys say.<\/p>\n

Sides Made from Scratch<\/h2>\n

Nothing here comes out of a freezer or off a Sysco truck. The BBQ Barn takes pride in its made-from-scratch sides and desserts. Whether you\u2019re pairing your brisket with\u00a0mac & cheese<\/strong>,\u00a0baked beans<\/strong>, or\u00a0collards<\/strong>, it\u2019s all house-made\u2014and it tastes like it.<\/p>\n

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