Billy Ray Nelson Articles

November 5, 2014

Interview: Billy Ray Nelson of Hitch-N-Post BBQ

Photo provided by Billy Ray NelsonOwner/Pitmaster: Hitch-N-Post BBQ; Opened 2009 Age: 64 Smoker: Wood-fired Indirect Heat Smoker Wood: Hickory, Red Oak, White Oak & Pecan After he retired from his duties as a Polk County sheriff’s deputy, Billy Ray Nelson decided to turn his hobby into a retirement plan. He opened Hitch-N-Post

By Daniel Vaughn

BBQ Joint Reviews |

May 15, 2013

Hitch-N-Post BBQ

Billy Ray Nelson is the former sheriff in these parts, but he had always dreamed of making real-deal barbecue his full-time gig once he retired. His wish came true four years ago, and boy, is that a good thing for the rest of us. Situated in a wide-open field on

By Texas Monthly