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From Sandwich Shop to Texas Monthly Top 5: John Bates of Interstellar BBQ
Charlie Eblen and co-host Derry Wells welcome John Bates of Interstellar BBQ — the Northwest Austin joint that landed at #6 on Texas Monthly's Top 50 — for an hour on the craft, the grind, and the genius behind one of Central Texas's destination barbecue spots.
John breaks down trading an eight-year scratch sandwich shop for brisket, the fleet of pits behind the smoke (from his beloved "Big Merc" to a Brazilian-built "True Bomb"), why post oak is the terroir of Central Texas, and the signature peach-tea glazed pork belly that became a very good problem.
Plus: the 2 AM start to a 21-hour cook…
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