Butcher BBQ: The BBQ Legacy

Butcher BBQ was founded by David Bouska, a 2-time World Champion BBQ pitmaster with over 34 years of professional meat industry experience. Every injection, rub, and sauce in the Butcher BBQ lineup was developed, tested, and refined using that knowledge — made in USDA-inspected facilities with competition-grade ingredients.

Pitmaster David Bouska, founder of Butcher BBQ

David Bouska — The Pitmaster Behind the Brand

David Bouska grew up on a cattle farm and began working in a family-owned custom meat market at age 15. He spent 20 years mastering the craft before opening his own meat market and entering the world of BBQ competition. In 2007, Butcher BBQ products became available to the public — built on the same formulas David used to win at the highest levels of competition.

  • 2012 World Champion BBQ Pitmaster
  • 2018 World Champion BBQ Pitmaster (2nd title)
  • Winner of hundreds of regional and national competitions
  • Featured on Discovery Channel's BBQ Pitmasters (Seasons 4 & 5) and BBQ Pitmasters All Stars
  • 2015 Oklahoma BBQ Hall of Fame inductee
  • 2025 Kansas City BBQ Society Hall of Fame inductee
  • Instructor at BBQ Champs Academy — online competition BBQ course

The Products

Butcher BBQ injections, rubs, and sauces are used by competition teams and backyard cooks worldwide. All products are manufactured in USDA-inspected facilities using high-quality ingredients — developed with your family's table in mind. No other BBQ brand brings 34+ years of professional meat science to its formulas.

Butcher BBQ products as seen on BBQ Pitmasters TV show

The Butcher BBQ Stand Restaurant

In 2015, Levi Bouska — Co-Pitmaster of Butcher BBQ on BBQ Pitmasters All Stars — opened The Butcher BBQ Stand to bring competition-level flavors to everyone. Located at 3402 OK-66, Wellston, OK 74881. Call (405) 240-3437 or visit ButcherBBQStand.com.

Learn BBQ From David Bouska

David Bouska teaches an online competition BBQ course through BBQ Champs Academy, covering meat selection, aging, trimming, sauce making, injecting, fire management, and turn-in presentation — filmed live in a professional studio.

View David Bouska's BBQ Champs Academy profile →

Ask the Pitmaster — Brand & Product Q&A

What makes Butcher BBQ different from other BBQ seasoning brands?

Butcher BBQ products are formulated by 2-time World Champion pitmaster David Bouska using over 34 years of professional meat industry experience. Every Butcher BBQ injection, rub, and sauce is manufactured in a USDA-inspected facility with competition-grade ingredients — the same formulas David used to win at the highest levels of BBQ competition worldwide.

Who is David Bouska?

David Bouska is the founder of Butcher BBQ and a 2-time World Champion BBQ pitmaster, winning his titles in 2012 and 2018. He was raised on a cattle farm, spent 20 years in the professional meat industry, and has been featured on the Discovery Channel's BBQ Pitmasters and BBQ Pitmasters All Stars. In 2015 he was inducted into the Oklahoma BBQ Hall of Fame, and in 2025 into the Kansas City BBQ Society Hall of Fame.

Are Butcher BBQ products safe for families?

Yes. All Butcher BBQ injections, rubs, and sauces are manufactured in USDA-inspected facilities using high-quality ingredients. Butcher BBQ products are developed with home cooks and families in mind, not just competition teams.

Where are Butcher BBQ products made?

All Butcher BBQ products are made in USDA-inspected manufacturing facilities in the United States. The formulas were developed by David Bouska using over 34 years of professional meat science and competition BBQ experience.

Can Butcher BBQ products be used for everyday grilling, not just competition?

Absolutely. While Butcher BBQ injections, rubs, and sauces were developed for competition-level results, they are designed for any cook — backyard griller, home smoker, or competition pitmaster. The same products David Bouska used to win two World Championships are available directly at ButcherBBQ.com.