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💰 The Real Cost of BBQ—and How We’re Changing the Game in Surprise, AZ

At Alchemy and Smoke: Sonoran Rooted BBQ, we believe great BBQ shouldn’t break the bank. As brisket lovers and smoke fanatics ourselves, we’ve seen firsthand how prices have soared across Arizona and beyond. But let’s break down what’s really going on—and how we’re keeping it real.

🔥 The BBQ Price Breakdown

Right now, raw brisket averages $4.99 per pound wholesale.
So why are some BBQ joints charging $30–$35 per pound on your plate?

Here’s why:

  • Long cook times (we’re talking 12–16+ hours)

  • Shrinkage from fat rendering (you lose 30-40% of the weight)

  • Labor, wood, fuel, and time

  • Overhead costs and restaurant markups

These are valid—but that doesn’t mean you should need a second mortgage for a plate of brisket.

💪 How We’re Doing It Differently

We slow smoke our brisket for 16 hours over real wood using live fire techniques, then let it rest at 140°F until the fat cap melts like rich butter.
It’s the kind of melt-in-your-mouth BBQ that feels like a reward, not a luxury.

Our price?
$25/lb.

✅ That includes:

  • All wood-fired, offset-smoked technique

  • Our signature rubs

  • Thick slices or chopped portions (your choice)

  • Optional in-house made sauces (like Slim Reaper or Smokey Mtn Apple)

And we’re not just doing brisket...

🥩 Meet Our Homemade Smoked Corned Beef

That’s right.
We cure it ourselves. Smoke it long and low. Then slice it thick.
Whether you’re building a Reuben or a BBQ sandwich that slaps, this isn’t your deli’s corned beef—it’s elevated, smoky, and unforgettable.

🏆 Changing the Game, One Plate at a Time

We’re not a corporate chain.
We’re a local, family-owned BBQ operation out of Surprise, Arizona that believes in:

  • Transparent pricing

  • Ridiculous flavor

  • Real hospitality

Whether it’s your backyard, your wedding, or a pop-up lunch at work, we bring BBQ that’s made with love, priced with integrity, and backed by a smoker full of flavor.

🎉 Ready to Taste the Difference?

Reach out today to book a catering, order brisket by the pound, or talk menu ideas.
We promise: no shortcuts, no inflated prices—just the real deal.

📞 602-869-4414 , 630-355-0827 or Alchemyandsmokebbq@gmail.com
📍 Serving Surprise, Goodyear, Peoria, Glendale, and the entire West Valley

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