How is the BBQ shipped?

All meats are vacuum-sealed and shipped in insulated coolers with dry ice via FedEx 2-Day to ensure they arrive cold and fresh. We ship Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend delays. Flat $100 shipping nationwide (includes dry ice).

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes! Harper's BBQ ships to all 50 states. Flat $100 shipping on every order (includes dry ice) via FedEx 2-Day. We ship Monday through Wednesday only.

Texas BBQ Shipped Nationwide

Most popular: Texas beef dino ribs shipped nationwide — $38.99/lb, smoked over post oak, vacuum-sealed to your door. Houston guests searching short ribs near me can also pick up at the Heights pit.

Prefer to order by phone?
(281) 905-2414
Call before 2 PM CT and we box & ship your order the same day.

Central Texas pit-smoked meats vacuum-sealed & shipped to your door in every state

Flat $100 Shipping (includes dry ice) All 50 States Ships Mon-Wed Arrives Cold, Ready to Heat Authentic Pit BBQ

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Post Oak Smoked

Every cut slow-smoked over Central Texas post oak. No shortcuts, no liquid smoke, no gas.

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Ships Frozen Fresh

Vacuum-sealed same-day then packed in insulated coolers with dry ice for safe nationwide delivery.

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15% Below Big Names

Premium pit BBQ without the premium markup. Real Texas flavor at honest prices.

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All 50 States

We ship every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday so your order arrives fresh by the weekend.

How We Pack & Ship

Every mail-order box leaves our Houston Heights pit the same way: sealed, iced, and labeled for FedEx 2-Day. We ship cold nationwide (recently to MI and across the US). A free how to reheat smoked brisket & vacuum-sealed BBQ guide is included with every order. Showpiece cut: dino beef plate ribs.

Vacuum seal

Each cut is vacuum-sealed the same day it comes off the pit so juices stay in the bag. [Photo placeholder: sealed brisket bag]

Dry ice

We pack food-grade dry ice around the sealed meats so the box stays frozen through 2-day transit. [Photo placeholder: dry ice in cooler]

Insulated cooler

Meats go into an insulated shipper, then FedEx 2-Day. We ship Monday–Wednesday only to avoid weekend delays. [Photo placeholder: closed insulated box]

Order by the Pound / Piece

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BBQ Shipping FAQ

How is the BBQ packaged and shipped? +

All meats are vacuum-sealed immediately after smoking, then packed in food-grade insulated coolers with dry ice. Flat $100 shipping nationwide (includes dry ice). We ship via FedEx 2-Day so your order arrives cold. We ship Monday through Wednesday only to avoid weekend carrier delays.

How do I reheat smoked brisket? +

Best method: keep the vacuum bag sealed and use a water bath around 140–150°F for about 45–90 minutes on a thawed ~1 lb pack (longer from frozen). Oven backup: foil with broth or tallow at 250–275°F. Slice after reheating when you can. Full steps: how to reheat smoked brisket & vacuum-sealed BBQ. Never microwave — it dries it out.

Do you ship dino ribs (beef short ribs) nationwide? +

Yes! Our dino beef ribs (beef plate ribs / dinosaur ribs / short ribs) are one of our most popular shipped items. Each rack contains 3 bones and typically weighs 5-7 lbs. They ship vacuum-sealed with dry ice. When the box lands, follow how to reheat smoked brisket & vacuum-sealed BBQ — sealed water bath around 145–150°F, or foil at 250–275°F, then a short bark refresh. Houston guests searching short ribs near me or beef ribs near me can also pick up at the Heights pit; call (281) 905-2414.

How long does the BBQ stay fresh? +

Vacuum-sealed BBQ stays fresh refrigerated for 10 days or frozen for up to 6 months with no quality loss. We include a freshness card with every order.

What makes Harper's BBQ different from other shipped BBQ? +

We smoke everything fresh with post oak wood using Central Texas technique â no artificial smoke, no shortcuts. And we price 15% below the big-name shipped BBQ brands because we believe great BBQ should not cost a fortune to enjoy at home.

Mail Order BBQ from a Real Houston Smokehouse

Harper's BBQ is real-deal mail order BBQ: every brisket and rack of beef ribs is smoked over post oak in the Houston Heights, chilled, vacuum-sealed the same day, and shipped FedEx 2-Day anywhere in the US. No warehouse, no middleman — the same Texas BBQ we slice for our Houston customers, delivered to your door.

Sending it as a gift? Our BBQ gift boxes shipped nationwide come ready to impress, and the beef dino ribs are the showstopper. How to reheat the pack: how to reheat smoked brisket & vacuum-sealed BBQ. Questions about brisket delivery to your state? Call (281) 905-2414 and talk to the pit crew.