Frances Cannon- Wooley (Mama Fran) her love BBQ started at a very young age on holidays watching her mother BBQ on a half barrel oil can with a wire grated rack which her uncle made into a BBQ pit, as they celebret life and family heritage and culture, Mama Frans as a teen started to BBQ for her family and continued to watched other in the family BBQ that would add to her style of add to tried and true authentic family recipes.

Frances Cannon- Wooley (Mama Fran) her love BBQ started at a very young age on holidays watching her mother BBQ on a half barrel oil can with a wire grated rack which her uncle made into a BBQ pit, as they celebret life and family heritage and culture, Mama Frans as a teen started to BBQ for her family and continued to watched other in the family BBQ that would add to her style of add to tried and true authentic family recipes.

Currently Mama Fran has open a new BBQ venture in Long Beach, CA. Our mission is to bring the best Southern Style BBQ to Southern California

Southern barbecue is a cultural experience that involves slow-cooking meat with smoke, and is known for its sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Some characteristics of Southern barbecue include:

Cooking method

Southern barbecue is characterized by low and slow cooking, which allows the meat's natural enzymes to break down connective tissues.

Meat

Common meats used in Southern barbecue include ribs, brisket, pork shoulder, and chicken:

Sauce

Southern barbecue is often served with a tomato-based, sweet, and tangy sauce. However, barbecue sauce is not required for many styles.

Sides

Southern barbecue is often served with sides like baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and green beans.