Leonard Botello and the Mirage of Perfection
About this episode
Leonard Botello reflects on his journey in barbecue, the cost of greatness, and the pursuit of perfection.
This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 and predict who you think will be named the top ten BBQ joints on the upcoming BIG BARBECUE LIST being published by a well known lone star state focused magazine that’s being released in May! Submissions are accepted April 14 - May 14, 2025. Submit your prediction for a chance to win $2,500 in cash in the BBQ Distro sweepstakes! Must be at least 18 years of age and a Texas resident to enter, go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 for full rules and eligibility requirements. Also, for a limited time enter "tales10" at checkout for a 10% discount on your order of rubs, sauces, apparel and more from BBQ Distro! Leonard Botello came from humble beginnings cooking barbecue in a small town to a decade later being one of the most respected pitmasters in barbecue with three restaurants serving massive volumes of great barbecue. But all of that hasn’t come without a price. Join us for a special conversation with Leonard reflecting on his career in barbecue, the cost of greatness, and the impossible pursuit of perfection that continues to drive him. http://truthbbq.com
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