THE RECIPE THAT BROUGHT EVERYONE TOGETHER
A century of family, hospitality, and authentic Southern flavor.
It started in the backyard
Miss Essie originated the recipe in Arkansas; she didn't just cook, she gathered people. Her backyard was the heartbeat of the neighborhood. The smell of hickory smoke and her legendary BBQ sauce drifting over the fence was the universal signal that it was time to come over.
Three generations of flavor
For generations, the recipe was a closely guarded family secret. Miss Essie passed it to her son, Manuel Jones, who carried the tradition forward. Today, the brand's voice and leadership is her grandson, Marcus Jones. We watched, we learned, and we promised to keep the tradition alive. Today, we use the same honest ingredients—no cutting corners.
Our promise to you
We connect your taste buds with authentic, southern style flavors by using a family-kept, secret recipe that was handed down from generation to generation. Miss Essie's encourages you to share some joy, love, comfort, hospitality, smiles, and BBQ!
Taste the Tradition