From Cooking a Frozen Cow in a Tornado to a Michelin Star : Evan LeRoy (LeRoy and Lewis)
Smoke(less)Show Notes
From cooking a frozen whole cow in a tornado to building one of the most talked-about BBQ joints in Texas, Evan LeRoy has stories for days. In this episode of the Smoke(less) Podcast, the guys sit down with Evan LeRoy of LeRoy and Lewis to talk about his journey from chef to pitmaster, the chaos of food truck life, what makes LeRoy and Lewis different, and how a wild path led all the way to a Michelin star. They get into Texas BBQ, sourcing, pressure, creativity, frozen beef, brutal cooks, and what it really takes to build something great in barbecue.
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