OT -Oakridge BBQ closing the doors-OT

lousubcap

Today's announcement:

"Dear Oakridge BBQ Customers, Fans and Supporters –

Operating a micro business at the tip of the spear of quality is inherently risky, and a down economy most certainly exacerbates that risk. The ever-rising cost of goods coupled with the weakening of the global economy has resulted in Oakridge BBQ experiencing two consecutive years of double-digit losses and the collapse of our worldwide wholesale-to-dealer book of business thereby making it economically impractical to manufacture Oakridge BBQ rubs and spices. Unfortunately, it does not look like these economic strains will ease for quite some time. Therefore, Oakridge BBQ LLC will cease operations as soon as our current spice supply runs out, or December 31, 2022, whichever comes first.

My decision to stick to my word and honor our industry leading commitment to quality and always – regardless of the cost – use the finest ingredients available undoubtedly attributed to our loss of profitability, but in hindsight I wouldn’t change a thing. I’ve stood firm on this commitment to our customers to the very end, and as the saying goes: “It’s better to burn out than to fade away.”
They made great rubs and spices.  

WeberWho

That's too bad. The owner is an active member over on the Brethren. He always seemed like a good guy. Wish him all the best in the future. 

ColtsFan

Yup this sucks. Heading to their site now to stock up on a couple things 

WeberWho

ColtsFan said:

Yup this sucks. Heading to their site now to stock up on a couple things 

The website crashed 

WeberWho

Thanks for the heads up @lousubcap



I made a quick pit stop on the way home from work. The BBQ shop owner said people are already freaking out. He's had emails and phone calls nonstop about it. 

Legume

Well, along with Oakridge, buy from your other favorites.  They are likely struggling too and just haven’t had to call it yet.

saluki2007

This sucks hard.  I love their black OPS on brisket.

Ozzie_Isaac

Oak Ridge is pretty much all I use.  I am well stocked, but might order some more.  Great company, great product, hate to see it end this way.

HeavyG

If their website keeps crashing you might be able to find some of what you want on amazon. I was able to snag a few bags there.

Ozzie_Isaac

HeavyG said:

If their website keeps crashing you might be able to find some of what you want on amazon. I was able to snag a few bags there.

I was eventually able to get through.  Ordered 5# sweet rib rub and 2# texas red chilli mix.

Gonna really miss the sweet rib rub.  Used that exclusively on jalapeno poppers and pork shoulder for about 12 years.

Lowcountrygamecock

Glad I saw this in time to order more but hate to hear that. We have some favorites from them and a couple from dizzy pig and that’s pretty much all we use. 

lousubcap

Got thru to the website again.  Will have to do another reload downstream.  

ColtsFan

Just got mine in. 

1lb of sweet rib
1lb of chili mix
6oz Jamaican jerk (great on wings)

loco_engr

sad to hear this 

Ozzie_Isaac

ColtsFan said:

Just got mine in. 

1lb of sweet rib
1lb of chili mix
6oz Jamaican jerk (great on wings)

That Jamaican jerk is legit.  All there stuff is.  Also very little or no salt in most their rubs, so you can adjust the salt levels yourself.

JohnfromKentucky

Just ordered some, never had them.

1# Dominator Sweet Rub
1# Black Ops Brisket rub
1# Game bird & Chicken Rub

lousubcap

JohnfromKentucky said:

Just ordered some, never had them.

1# Dominator Sweet Rub
1# Black Ops Brisket rub
1# Game bird & Chicken Rub

They are top quality across the board.  The black ops is the best brisket rub I have found.  I can mess around and get something good but that "takes the worry out of being close."
You will be justly rewarded but regrettably only for the very near-term.  

fairchase

I got the email . I hate this !

Their 2 must haves for me were the Santa Maria , and the Carne Crosta .
iI have found nothing even close to these 2.

Tspud1

Just got my order in, Santa Maria, Carne, SPOGO, Dominator & Pork/Chicken
My favorite rub company

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Dang. I haven’t bought commercial rub in a while but I just loaded up again. Had to give it all one last spin. 

Competition beef and pork 
game bird
habanero death dust (a must) 
secret weapon (for a Christmas gift)
jah love jerk. Never had it so wanted to try something new. 

Really sad to see these guys go. 

kl8ton

Nooooooo....

I'll see what I can snag tomorrow...

Been using black ops and habanero death dust...

caliking

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColtsFan said:

Just got mine in. 

1lb of sweet rib
1lb of chili mix
6oz Jamaican jerk (great on wings)

That Jamaican jerk is legit.  All there stuff is.  Also very little or no salt in most their rubs, so you can adjust the salt levels yourself.

This is what I really appreciated about their rubs. Great flavors in all of them, but not turning your protein into a salt lick was key. 

The sampler packs used to make great stocking stuffers. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

caliking said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

ColtsFan said:

Just got mine in. 

1lb of sweet rib
1lb of chili mix
6oz Jamaican jerk (great on wings)

That Jamaican jerk is legit.  All there stuff is.  Also very little or no salt in most their rubs, so you can adjust the salt levels yourself.

This is what I really appreciated about their rubs. Great flavors in all of them, but not turning your protein into a salt lick was key. 

The sampler packs used to make great stocking stuffers. 

I have done them as gifts every year for several years in a row. Bummer 

SonVolt

I generally feel the rub market is a scam, but I'm truly sad to see this one go. The Carne Crostata & Santa Maria I tried were a level above anything else on the shelf. 

gamason

Ozzie_Isaac said:

HeavyG said:

If their website keeps crashing you might be able to find some of what you want on amazon. I was able to snag a few bags there.

I was eventually able to get through.  Ordered 5# sweet rib rub and 2# texas red chilli mix.

Gonna really miss the sweet rib rub.  Used that exclusively on jalapeno poppers and pork shoulder for about 12 years.

So it was you that got all the Sweet Rib Rub... Dangit!!!

BUFFALOMOOSE

Placed an order on 8/22 and 10/26.  During that 2 month period, they processed 673 orders. Placed another order again today based on the news and they have processed 739 orders in 9 days.  Product is flying out the door.

WeberWho

https://youtu.be/b4oQJakX7kE

caliking

Just put my order in. Man, it felt so sad. 

OhioEgger

Thanks for the heads-up. Just ordered some Santa Maria. Good stuff.

Ozzie_Isaac

WeberWho said:

https://youtu.be/b4oQJakX7kE

Wow, had no idea that was going on in the background.  Truly sad.  Best rubs I have ever used.  It is going to be like starting over for me, but that pales in comparison to Mike and the seven families his company supported.

WeberWho

Ozzie_Isaac said:

WeberWho said:

https://youtu.be/b4oQJakX7kE

Wow, had no idea that was going on in the background.  Truly sad.  Best rubs I have ever used.  It is going to be like starting over for me, but that pales in comparison to Mike and the seven families his company supported.

Yeah that's messed up.