At Blindfolded Barbeque in Duncanville, Texas, Christopher Jones proves that great barbecue does not require sight, only skill and heart. When customers ask how he prepares his mouthwatering brisket and ribs, Jones answers simply that he cooks just like everyone else, only with a little more concentration.
Jones lost his vision five years ago after being diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. A former tow truck driver and father of seven, he refused to let blindness end his ability to provide for his family or his community. Instead, it inspired him to open Blindfolded Barbeque at 598 E Wheatland Road in southwestern Dallas County.
Using his grandfather’s recipes, Jones taught himself to cook without sight, relying on touch, sound, taste, and especially smell. He measures ingredients carefully and trusts his senses to know when something is just right or needs fixing.
Jones says his restaurant is meant to spark conversation and raise awareness about blindness. Despite the challenge of preparing precise spice blends and sauces without seeing them, his barbecue has earned rave reactions from customers who are often amazed by the experience.
His story shows that while diabetes took his sight, it could not take his creativity, determination, or ability to serve up unforgettable Texas barbecue.
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