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November 29, 2017
TEXAS METRO NEWS
Get Smoked
How two teens, all grown up, “meat” their match
Story and Photos By Eva D. Coleman
They started smoking in the backyard. As classmates at Bryan Adams High School in East Dallas, the bond between Kyle St. Clair and Herman Guerra began during their freshman year. As founders of One90 Smoked Meats, smoking is now a full-time love with second-hand benefits being passed onto others daily. “We starting smoking meats in the backyard,” St. Clair said. “We call ourselves “smoked” meats because we didn’t want to get pigeonholed into barbecue,” he added. It’s definitely not barbecue. From smoked duck breast, beef and pork tenderloin, ham, turkey breast and pastrami made in house, they offer so much more beyond the norm. Smoked cheeses will have you smiling too! “Our customers are 50/50 plates for now versus take home,” St. Clair said. St. Clair and Guerra haven’t
strayed from their start-up roots. While you can swing by their establishment located at 10240 E. Northwest Highway in East Dallas, they offer prepackaged foods that can be shipped anywhere as well. The convenience of having smoked brisket, salmon, pulled pork, their house poblano sausage and more, in a simmer entire package in hot water then plate it up fashion, will have you serving dinner or pleasing guests in
no time. “Accessibility of good, smoked meats is what we’re striving for,” St. Clair said. During a recent media dinner, I honestly couldn’t help
pling, Guerra strongly encouraged attendees to try the chili mac, their traditional macaroni and cheese mixed with their famous brisket chili that stood alone in a big, black pot. It’s in a class by itself…a chili that combines brisket, pulled pork and sausage. Even with my native Texas, barbecue capitol roots, I had never imagined anything like
cial, and their other halves have bore witness to the process.
and said. They offer sides as well. Macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, potato salad and baked beans can round out your menu. During the evening of sam-
it. It’s such a flavorful combination that I’ve coined it as a must try “ Texas Gumbo! From boys to men, St. Clair and Guerra have really cooked up something spe-
and meat on lock.
will continue to be of service to our students, diligently preparing them for their chosen career pathways. This year, we have made a concerted effort to provide more incentives to our students and cutting-edge courses to better prepare them to become productive and contributing citizens, whether at home or abroad.” UNCF’s President and CEO Dr. Michael Lomax stressed the importance of HBCUs. “This new report chang-
es the narrative and demonstrates that HBCUs, such as Jarvis Christian College, are feeding the community’s need for a college-educated workforce and driving economic growth,” he said. “These institutions have led the way in developing and polishing the practices necessary to get underprepared, first-generation students ready for college, but they also help fill critical jobs with college-educated workers in the community.” HBCUs have long been
bastions of academic achievement. It is clear to see, however, that the value of Jarvis Christian College is not solely confined to educational impacts. HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities demonstrates that Jarvis Christian College matters not only to its students, but also to the local, regional and national economies. Visit UNCF.org/ HBCUsMakeAmericaStrong to access the full report.
“To go from a backyard idea to our wives staring out into the backyard wondering what we’re up to,” Guerra laughed in amazement. With business steadily growing, it seems they’ve got the relationship between man
One90 Smoked Meats Founders Herman Guerra and Kyle St. Clair
being naturally called over multiple times to a platter that contained their salmon dip on crostini. “People come from far away for that dip,” Guerra smiled
Dare I say, “Keep on smoking?”
Jarvis Christian College, continued from front page more than they could expect to earn without a college credential. The presence of Jarvis Christian College in this area means a boost to the area’s economic activity, on-campus, off-campus, and well beyond the campus, contributing to stronger growth and stronger communities. For each job created on campus, another 0.8 public- or private-sector job is created off campus because of Jarvis Christian College-related www.texasmetronews.com
spending. This study makes it clear that while benefits flow to Jarvis Christian College graduates who enter the workforce with sharper skills and vastly enhanced earning prospects, these benefits also flow to the local and regional economies connected to Jarvis Christian College. “We are excited about Jarvis and the impact we have had on the lives of our students, residents and businesses in the surrounding communities.
Although Jarvis is geographically located in a rural and serene environment, we have had a profound financial impact on the local and regional economies,” said Dr. Lester C. Newman, President of Jarvis Christian College. “Our graduates are doing well and with the addition of courses in data analytics and cyber-security, they will be prepared to do even better.” He further stated that “Jarvis has been student-centered since 1912 and that the College