If you’re a fan of barbecue and love exploring unique flavor combinations, you won’t want to miss Elaine’s conversation with the owners of Eaker Barbecue, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Listen in as Boo and Lance share their journey of combining South Texas and Korean flavors and how they’ve created a winning fusion menu. Learn about their popular menu items, challenges of running a barbecue restaurant, and their decision to move from Houston to Fredericksburg. Tune in to discover delicious pork belly and get inspired to visit Eaker Barbecue for a taste of their mouthwatering dishes.

Guests

• Boo and Lance: Owners of Eaker Barbecue in Fredericksburg, Texas

Links

• Eaker BBQ

• Postcards from the Kitchen Blog

Topics discussed

• The fusion of South Texas and Korean flavors in Eaker Barbecue’s menu

• Challenges and profitability of running a barbecue restaurant

• Their love for Houston and ultimate decision to move to Fredericksburg

• Favorite menu items, including pork belly

Key takeaways

• Eaker Barbecue combines South Texas, Central Texas, and Korean flavors in their menu.

• The food truck was initially intended to be a marketing tool for their future restaurant.

• Gochujang ribs and mac and cheese are popular menu items.

• Brisket is cooked heavy, while sausage and ribs are cooked light due to their limited reuse potential.

• Running a barbecue restaurant is challenging and less profitable compared to other types of restaurants.

• Eaker Barbecue moved to Fredericksburg for a better quality of life and a safer environment.

• Pork belly is a versatile meat that can be prepared with various glazes and flavors.

Notable quotes

• “The food is us, right? I grew up in South Texas inspired by Central Texas barbecue and thanks to Boo, realized that Korean food paired very well with Texas barbecue.” - Lance

• “Restaurants are not highly profitable. Barbecue restaurants are the least profitable.” - Lance

• “We needed our family to be in a good place, and Houston was growing more and more violent. Here, if you hear a gunshot, you wonder if they got the deer, not if someone got shot.” - Lance

Entities mentioned

• Eaker Barbecue

• Houston Barbecue Festival

• St. Arnold’s

• Houston

• Fredericksburg

• Troubadour festival

• Texas Monthly

Keywords

barbecue, fusion, South Texas, Korean, food truck, restaurant, menu, gochujang ribs, mac and cheese, sausage, brisket, profitability, Houston, Fredericksburg, pork belly

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