Ep. 55: Legendary BBQ Pit Builder Takes Us to School w/ John Haney

In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Brandon, Charlie, Alton and Geoff engage in lively discussions about barbecue culture, personal experiences, and the art of pit building with special guest John Haney. They explore the journey of building barbecue pits, the evolution of cooking techniques, and the influence of Southern cuisine

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast

02:59 Guest Introductions and Personal Updates

05:57 Barbecue Adventures and Recommendations

09:03 Introducing John Haney: The Pit Builder

12:01 The Journey of Building Pits

14:51 The Evolution of Cooking and Pit Design

18:00 Propane vs. Traditional Barbecue Methods

20:54 Influence and Legacy in Barbecue

24:03 Exploring Southern Hash and Cooking Techniques

26:58 Cooking Greens and Flavor Profiles

29:59 Final Thoughts and Future Events

39:50 Location and Pop-Up Events

42:34 The Challenges of Catering and Team Dynamics

46:44 Menu Innovation and Customer Engagement

49:36 The Importance of Team in Catering

50:20 The State of Pit Building and Barbecue Culture

54:10 Success on the Competition Circuit

01:01:04 The Impact of Social Media on Business

01:11:47 Defining a True Pit Master

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