👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue🔥 Welcome back to the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast! 🔥In this flavorful episode, the crew is joined by none other than Tony Ramirez of TFTI BBQ—a backyard barbecue enthusiast turned standout creator making serious waves in the BBQ community. Tony shares his inspiring journey, blending his diverse cultural roots into mouthwatering recipes that honor tradition while pushing creative boundaries.🎥 From filming smoky perfection to writing a cookbook, Tony opens up about the behind-the-scenes grind of content creation, the thrill of cooking for pro athletes like the San Francisco 49ers, and how he keeps family at the center of it all.🥢 Expect stories about the influence of Filipino cuisine—yes, we’re talking lumpia!—plus innovative takes on BBQ classics (those wings!). We also dive into:The importance of community and tradition in BBQ cultureFavorite tools of the trade and must-have equipmentBalancing creativity with personal lifeUpcoming collaborations and exciting new productsIt’s an episode packed with heart, humor, and hella good food talk. If you love the intersection of cooking, culture, and community, this one’s for you.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more slow-smoked stories from the pit!#BlackSmokeBBQ #TFTIBBQ #BarbecuePodcast #BBQCulture #FilipinoBBQ #CookingWithFamily #49ersBBQ #bbqlife

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast

08:01 Meet Tony Ramirez: A Barbecue Innovator

12:04 The Roots of Barbecue: Personal Stories and Heritage

18:02 The Journey to Social Media Stardom

20:57 Signature Cooking Techniques and Tools

21:20 The Art of Filming and Creativity

26:30 The Journey to Becoming an Author

30:12 Meaningful Recipes and Personal Connections

33:39 Innovative Wing Recipes

36:02 Cooking for the 49ers: A Surreal Experience

38:41 Cultural Influences on Recipes

40:54 Exploring Lumpia: A Versatile Dish

42:07 The Challenge of Recipe Development

46:06 Favorite Cooking Equipment and Time Management

48:50 The Humbling Journey of Content Creation

50:24 Exploring Different Cooking Styles

52:56 The Art of Open Fire Cooking

58:07 Upcoming Products and Innovations

01:03:11 Community and Collaboration in Barbecue