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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 1H 37M

16 Hours For One Brisket | Inside Scotland’s Texas BBQ Scene (Fire & Smoke BBQ)

from The Judge Reviews · host Jay Khan

Fire & Smoke BBQ is bringing authentic Texas-style low and slow barbecue to Scotland — and it’s nothing like the BBQ most people are used to.On this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, Jay sits down with Amin Sheikh, the pitmaster behind Fire & Smoke BBQ, to talk about the craft of proper barbecue.From 16-hour smoked brisket to fall-off-the-bone beef ribs and butter bath turkey, Amin explains the science, patience, and obsession behind real Texas BBQ.In this episode we discuss:🔥 Why brisket takes 16 hours to cook🔥 The science behind low and slow barbecue🔥 What makes the perfect BBQ bark🔥 How Fire & Smoke BBQ built a cult following in Scotland🔥 The smoker, the wood, and the process behind great BBQIf you love barbecue, food culture, and the stories behind great food businesses — this episode is for you.🎙️ The Judge Reviews PodcastThe show where Glasgow’s superstars sit in the hot seat and tell their story.🔥 Sponsors keeping the show cooking:Steak Lounge & GrillThe Original Mr ChefFigo’sHalal Kebab HouseThree Brothers – Woodlands Road#FoodPodcast#BBQ#TexasBBQ#Brisket#FireAndSmokeBBQ#LowAndSlow#GlasgowFood#ScottishFood

Fire & Smoke BBQ is bringing authentic Texas-style low and slow barbecue to Scotland — and it’s nothing like the BBQ most people are used to.On this episode of The Judge Reviews Podcast, Jay sits down with Amin Sheikh, the pitmaster behind Fire & Smoke BBQ, to talk about the craft of proper barbecue.From 16-hour smoked brisket to fall-off-the-bone beef ribs and butter bath turkey, Amin explains the science, patience, and obsession behind real Texas BBQ.In this episode we discuss:🔥 Why brisket takes 16 hours to cook🔥 The science behind low and slow barbecue🔥 What makes the perfect BBQ bark🔥 How Fire & Smoke BBQ built a cult following in Scotland🔥 The smoker, the wood, and the process behind great BBQIf you love barbecue, food culture, and the stories behind great food businesses — this episode is for you.🎙️ The Judge Reviews PodcastThe show where Glasgow’s superstars sit in the hot seat and tell their story.🔥 Sponsors keeping the show cooking:Steak Lounge & GrillThe Original Mr ChefFigo’sHalal Kebab HouseThree Brothers – Woodlands Road#FoodPodcast#BBQ#TexasBBQ#Brisket#FireAndSmokeBBQ#LowAndSlow#GlasgowFood#ScottishFood

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