The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast · May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep 70 From Cars to Barbecue to New Cookbook w/ Tony Ramirez @tftibbq
👉🏽 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