BELLEVILLE, Texas — Papa Jacks Marinades is more than a line of clean, all-natural flavor boosters, it’s a love letter to barbecue, family, and the art of bringing people together around great food. Founded by husband-and-wife team Charles and Alexis Wilson, the brand combines deep Texas barbecue tradition with modern culinary innovation to help home cooks and chefs create meals that are tender, juicy, and unforgettable, in minutes, not hours.
For Charles, the journey began under the blazing Texas sun in Belleville, where summers meant family reunions, long days tending massive pits, and plates piled high with slow-cooked barbecue. At just 10 years old, he was invited by his Uncle William, the family pitmaster, to turn the meat on the smoker. That moment, surrounded by the smoky aroma of ribs and brisket, sparked a lifelong passion for flavor.
“I realized I wasn’t just chasing a recipe,” Charles recalls. “I was on a journey to craft something of my own.”
That heart is at the core of Papa Jacks, named in honor of Charles’s great-grandfather Jack Wilson, whose legendary cooking traditions have been passed down for generations. Determined to make deep flavor faster and more accessible, Charles and Alexis spent years perfecting a marinade that infuses taste beyond the surface, delivering rich, balanced flavor in every bite.
“Every bottle of marinade and every bite of barbecue from Papa Jacks carries that legacy. It’s about family, connection, and sharing food that brings people together—just like those summer reunions in Belleville,” Charles says.
As a busy wife and mom, Alexis ensures the marinades are as easy to use as they are delicious, helping cooks of all skill levels bring restaurant-quality meals to the table without hours of prep. From casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings, Papa Jacks marinades make it easy to create meals that taste like they’ve been slow-cooked all day.
To learn more and explore the full range of marinades, visit PapaJacksMarinades.com and check out the Instagram page.
