A ranch closes, a dream lights, and a field trailer becomes a landmark. That’s the arc Leonard and Stephanie share as we unpack how Pepperbelly Barbecue grew from a hand-built pit and a borrowed chance into one of Sanger’s most beloved spots—rooted in clean smoke, long nights, and a fierce commitment to the people who line up at the window. We get into the real work behind great barbecue: picking meat by hand across Denton to control cost and quality, managing a trailer that runs near 100 de...