Steel Valley · Low & Slow Barbecue

Forged in Smoke. Built on Flavor.

Authentic hardwood-smoked barbecue from the heart of steel country. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage, and scratch-made sides inspired by Youngstown’s steel belt grit.

Forged in Smoke

Steel country roots · Old-school pits

Steel Belt Smokehouse was built in the Steel Valley, where furnaces and factories shaped the skyline. We took that same fire and turned it into barbecue — cooking low and slow on a custom 500-gallon reverse-flow offset smoker.

No gas assist. No shortcuts. Just real wood, real smoke, and the kind of patience that lets the bark set, the fat render, and the flavor go all the way through.

Real hardwood smoke Custom offset pit Steel Valley built
Steel Belt Smokehouse trailer and smoker at dusk

Sides & Signature Sauces

Scratch-made to match the smoke

Every plate needs the right backup. Our sides and sauces are built to stand next to the smoke, not hide it.

  • Mac & Cheese
  • Tangy Slaw
  • Baked Beans
  • Smoked Potato Salad
  • Cornbread Muffins

Sauces: Steel Sweet, Belt Burner (Hot), River Red (Carolina), Black Forge (Smoky).

Mac and cheese, slaw, beans, potato salad and cornbread muffins
Four bowls of barbecue sauces

Catering & Events

From backyard to big events

Feeding a crew? We cater weddings, graduations, reunions, corporate lunches, game days, and more. Order meats by the pound, bulk sandwich packs, or full trays with drinks and desserts.

We can deliver hot pans ready to serve or stay on-site to run the line so you can enjoy the party.

Events 20–200+ Smoked on-site Delivery available

Start with your guest count and a rough budget — we’ll help build the perfect spread.

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Buffet-style catering pans from Steel Belt Smokehouse

Smoke & Serve – Holiday Turkey & Ham

You bring it, we smoke it

For the holidays, let us handle the smoke. Bring us your turkey or ham and we’ll give it the full Steel Belt treatment — hardwood, low & slow, rested and ready for your table.

Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and family gatherings when you want that smoked flavor without giving up oven space all day.

Limited cook spots each holiday. Reserve early to lock in your time.

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Smoked holiday turkey and ham on a cutting board

Stay Connected

Follow the smoke

Want to know where the trailer is parked, what’s on the pit, or when the next big cook is happening? Follow us on social and keep an eye on new menu drops, holiday cooks, and events.

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