The History of the Slaw

R.O. and Pearl Black started R.O.’s Barbecue in 1946.  Mrs. Black came up with the recipe in the 1940’s.  She started making the barbecue slaw by hand and grating it with a hand grater in her own home kitchen.  After 80 years, we still use the same recipe!

After RO and Pearl retired, Loyde returned from WW2 and took over operations along with sister, Ruth.  Ruth continued preparing the slaw until the age of 79.

Today, four generations continue to make the slaw and head up R.O.s Distributing Company, LLC. delivering their family’s slaw and related products in regional grocery stores with plans to expand wherever there is demand.