Written By Lexx Thornton
Food for thought or food for culture? Summertime is upon us and a lot of cookouts will be overpowering your calendars. Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer have partnered up to create a barbecue lifestyle brand, AC Barbeque, which uses food to bring people together around family, tradition, and Black excellence. Created by the iconic actors, products in the brand’s line are designed to take grilling to the next level.
The pair worked with culinary scientists to craft their own special seasonings, rubs, and sauces, which reflect the best in global traditions. They were a hit right out of the gate, evident as a gift set of the items became one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” in 2024. AC Barbeque has also partnered with Sodexo to launch campus kitchens at several colleges and has collaborated with Arby’s to introduce two new barbecue sandwiches available through the chain, featuring slow-cooked pulled pork and brisket as well as Cedric’s Sweet Bussin Brown Sugar Sauce and Anthony’s Spicy Chipotle Smoke Sauce.
Whether you spell it “barbeque” as AC does per the Southern vernacular, or “barbecue,” a more commonly used spelling, one thing is certain: That flavor is tasty.
“AC BBQ is a labor of love,” stated Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer. “We put so much time and energy into this product; we wanted to partner with Arby’s so that people across the country could feel like they are meeting us as they take a bite of their sandwich. We want these sandwiches to convey the joy, fun, and feel-good experience that barbeque brings, all while enjoying a great tasting, quality sandwich.”