A resolution to honor the memory of John Brotherton, a renowned Texas pitmaster and businessman.

The Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to John Brotherton, a beloved pitmaster and entrepreneur who passed away on January 15, 2024. Brotherton, a native of Liberty, was known for his exceptional barbecue skills and his contributions to the culinary scene in Texas. He started his career with the Hall of Flame food truck in Pflugerville and later co-founded Curly's Carolina, TX, and Brotherton Barbecue. His legacy includes the establishment of Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue, which gained recognition on Texas Monthly's "50 Best BBQ Joints" list.

A resolution to honor the memory of John Brotherton, a renowned Texas pitmaster and businessman.

The Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to John Brotherton, a beloved pitmaster and entrepreneur who passed away on January 15, 2024. Brotherton, a native of Liberty, was known for his exceptional barbecue skills and his contributions to the culinary scene in Texas. He started his career with the Hall of Flame food truck in Pflugerville and later co-founded Curly's Carolina, TX, and Brotherton Barbecue. His legacy includes the establishment of Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue, which gained recognition on Texas Monthly's "50 Best BBQ Joints" list.