Inside the Open Fire Meat Up – A Cinematic Walkthrough in Hondo, Texas Ep1

🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥Welcome to Episode 1 of our new cinematic BBQ series.Brandon (@bkccooks) and Alton (@thedawgfathasbbq) hit the road with us to Hondo, Texas for the legendary Open Fire Meat Up by @AlFrugoni — and what we captured is unlike anything we’ve ever filmed.“THE WALKTHROUGH” is a first-person experience through one of the most iconic open-fire cooking events in the country. No interviews. Just the fire, the sound, the crowd, and the culture — exactly as it felt on the ground.🔥 What you’ll see in this episode:• The crowds lining up before gates open• Pitmasters and creators prepping their stations• Whole-animal cooks over live fire• Vendors, rigs, flames, and Texas energy• A raw, immersive POV experience from inside the event• Brandon and Alton moving through the grounds, connecting with the people and the pitmasters• The atmosphere that sets the stage for our entire week-long seriesThis episode is the beginning of something bigger.Starting December 26 – January 1, we’ll be releasing a new episode every night featuring interviews and stories from some of the biggest names in BBQ — including Erica Roby Blaire, Malcom Reed, Heath Riles, Thyron Mathews, Al Lunacy, Butter Knife Shawty, The BBQ Principle, and many more.If you love BBQ culture, open-fire cooking, Texas energy, and cinematic storytelling, you’re in the right place.🔥 Presented by The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast🎤 Hosts On-Site:• Brandon Carpenter – @bkccooks• Alton Matthews – @thedawgfathasbbq📅 Series Release ScheduleEpisode 1: The Walkthrough – Now PlayingDec 26 – Jan 1: New episodes every night featuring interviews, cooks, fire, and behind-the-scenes moments from Open Fire Meat Up 2025.Help us grow this series — drop a comment and let us know:👉 Have you ever been to the Open Fire Meat Up?👉 Who are you most excited to see in this series?More fire coming all week.Stay tuned. Stay smoky. 🔥🔥🔥Harder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor.👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order!🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.comExhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last.🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue📲 Connect With UsInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecueFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue