How Slab Barbecue Makes Smoked Brisket Burgers — Smoke Point

Burt Bakman at Slab Barbecue believes that LA’s barbecue scene is at its infancy, which is why he’s taken it upon his restaurant to catch the city up to the likes of Texas with dishes like brisket, half-pound brisket burgers, spare ribs, smoked Australian wagyu steak, and more.

Credits:
Producer/Director: Connor Reid
Associate Producer: Julia Hess
Camera: Daniel Geneen, Jimmie Armentrout III
Editor: Connor Reid

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Associate Director of Audience: Terri Ciccone
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[spacebuns]

i love this channel because they actually put the spotlight on the chefs and the food instead of focusing more on the channel representative's 'reaction'

[BDero]

“I don’t see why LA can’t have a big bbq culture”

1 minute later

“We are only able to have a tiny smoker because that is all the municipality allows”

[corgeousgeorge]

THANK YOU!!! Chef is so correct when he pointed out that "fall off the bone" is not something to brag about. It's true, all the fall off the bone ribs always have the texture of pudding and the flavor is from the sauce and not the meat. Overcooked. But if it has a little bit of a bite to it, THAT's when you get all the juices and fat mixed with the meat and it's so pleasing to the palette! This guy knows what's good!

[rangered_]

This guy started in his backyard. Now look at him, running his own restaurant, love to see it.

[maxthompson]

i’m from texas and am really into bbq. one thing we don’t do is use a lot of sauce because our mentality is that if you need sauce, it tastes bad. but man that food looks good and the sauce will bring an entirely different flavor profile that i actually really want to try. if i ever go to cali, i’m definitely gonna see if i can pick some bbq up from this place

[jlotefizay]

The dude talking about strong forearms at 7:05 and his mate trying not to laugh 🤣💀

[yeahman]

your meat cutter/trimmer/food preppers and dish boy is always the hardest workers.. always appreciate and acknowledge those before anyone. They are the one that keeps your place running...picking up after everyone shiet.. I always show appreciations to those when I tip.. It ain't the bartender or waitress..

[michaelnewman]

What I loved so much when I was living in Texas is you literally can stop and a family owned gas station that sells some of the best brisket you've ever had. It's everywhere and it's always on point. I think it's one of the 10 commandments of Texas thou shalt not sell sub-par brisket.

[thewolfethatcould]

Way too hungry to watch this now! Looks really great guys! Great show, you have a way with your crew and restaurant and it shows. Well done. :)

[amalgamate]

I love Slabs burgers! I like how he said California can become its own bbq destination. As good as Slabs is the only places I've ever had Texas bbq is in Texas. Till then the only real TX bbq fixes I get is when visiting fam in Texas a few times a year. But California bbq is California bbq and there's nothing wrong with that.

[PaddyMcMe]

LOVE that Steak idea. Usually ANY place known for doing good Steak ONLY offers enormous sizes and only for 1 person. So if you're not starving you'll just get something else.
Serving one large piece of high quality Steak that's pre-cut and intended to be shared is so clever.

[Tonyhouse]

I lived in Texas for 25 years….didn’t see a bad plate in this whole video!!! Props and love

[NathanHarrison]

Lot of love and thought goes into his food.

[yolandawatson]

Finally some one said "Fall off the bone is over cooked" I believe in a little bite too!

[billiebleach]

“We’re not married to one thing”

I kept explaining that to the judge but he wouldn’t have it

[MrNathancast]

Shout out to rafa and Joel, without guys like them, kitchens won't run!

[ohmai]

Those smoked burgers are something else. 😍

[Waldenpunk]

I hate when ribs are "fall off the bone"! This guy is doing it right.

[ManoVirag]

I love these videos, i can watch these for hours and i fall in love with cooking even more with each video !🫶🏼
I love cooking i love the whole life style as a chef myself, and every time i watch these happy beautiful videos all i can think of how many times i was so pissed off screaming, getting a “stroke”cursing the guest who is coming in with a hundred changes and food allergies but still sends the food back once in a while but i still fu**ing love working in a kitchen, even tho it’s not all rainbow and sunshine all the time 😃🫶🏼

[abeldereje]

The owner is one of those people I wish was my uncle..such a cool person with magical food