FERNANDO CARRILLO

Pitmasterer

BIOGRAPHY

BBQ pitmaster Fernando Carrillo (@RagtopFernsBBQ) is all about merging his passions. As a first generation Mexican-American, he seeks out the tastes and flavors of his culture to share with his low rider car club. On any given weekend, you can find Fernando either rolling around in his low rider or at his Traeger, grilling up a storm to feed his community.

COOKING LOW & SLOW WITH FERNANDO CARRILLO

Fernando is all about merging life’s passions—BBQ and low riders. His personality shows in the flavors of the food he makes on his Traeger but also in the paint and style of his cars
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Q&A

Interview with Fernando Carrillo

FAT SIDE UP OR FAT SIDE DOWN?

Fat side up. Personal preference. I like the bark on the fat.

YOUR MOST TRUSTED COOKING TOOL?

I don't have one in particular. But I do like brown sugar, salt and pepper, and Coca-Cola.

STRANGEST FOOD YOU'VE EATEN OR COOKED?

Chicatana Salsa in Oaxaca.

HOT & FAST? OR LOW & SLOW?

Low and Slow.

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