About this episode

Freddie Bell interviews pitmaster John Henry Abercrombie about his 70 years of barbecue history and traditions in Texas.

Send us Fan Mail Step back into the Piney Woods with a true Texas original. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with 81‑year‑young pitmaster John Henry Abercrombie — the man who’s been tending fires for more than 70 years. Hear unforgettable stories of hog killings, smokehouses, family traditions, and the East Texas flavors that shaped a legend. Don’t miss this rich, soulful journey through barbecue history… only on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www....

People in this episode

Host: Freddie Bell

Guest: John Henry Abercrombie

Topics covered

• barbecue history
• pitmaster stories
• Texas traditions
• smokehouses
• family traditions

Keywords

• barbecue
• pitmaster
• Texas
• smokehouse
• family traditions
• East Texas
• cooking

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Piney Woods, East Texas

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