About this episode

Andy Allen and Keith Henson share their journey in BBQ, discussing their experiences and the products they've developed over 15 years.

Andy Allen and Keith Henson have been cooking together since 2010, back when they were competing under the name Rooftop BBQ. What started as a shared passion turned into years on the road—chasing contests, learning from other pitmasters, and putting in long nights behind the smoker. Over the last 15+ years, they've cooked some of the biggest stages in BBQ, including the American Royal and the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue, along with competitions all across the country. Along the way, they've also served BBQ to crowds at events like the Reno Rib Festival and Stagecoach Festival, and even helped bring authentic American barbecue overseas as part of the development of The Ranch Smokehouse. But most of what they've learned didn't come from trophies—it came from the miles in between. Early mornings lighting pits, late nights dialing in flavors, and countless conversations with pitmasters who live and breathe the craft. Every cook, every mistake, every win added something to the way they think about BBQ. Rambler BBQ is a reflection of that journey. The sauces and rubs aren't just recipes—they're built from years of experience on the road, shaped by different…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Lujan

Guests: Andy Allen, Keith Henson

Topics covered

• BBQ
• cooking
• competition
• sauces
• rub recipes
• pitmaster experiences

Keywords

• BBQ
• cooking competition
• sauces
• rubs
• pitmaster
• Rooftop BBQ
• Rambler BBQ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rooftop BBQ, Rambler BBQ

Places: The Ranch Smokehouse

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