Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce Shark Tank Update

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DealNow:ThrivingFood & BeverageSeason 1, Episode 6Alexandria, VAby Heath Hall and Brett ThompsonWebsite

What Happened to Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce After Shark Tank

Is Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.

$4M

reported annual revenue

  • Deal closed: $50,000 for 50% equity with Barbara Corcoran (her first Shark Tank deal)
  • Sales grew to $10 million by 2016

Last verified Apr 5, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.

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The Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce Shark Tank Pitch

Heath Hall and Brett Thompson of Alexandria, VA pitched Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce on Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 6, which aired Sunday, September 13, 2009, asking for $50,000 for 10% of the company — a $500,000 valuation.

Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $50,000 for 50% equity, valuing the company at $100,000. The deal closed after the show.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S1E6Sep 13, 2009
Ask
$50,000for 10%
Ask Valuation
$500,000

Deal Terms

Amount
$50,000
Equity
50%
Valuation
$100,000

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