Leonard Botello IV: The Truth About Fire, Barbecue, and Mental Pressure Ep. 182

Barbecue is built on fire, discipline, and pressure. Leonard Botello IV, pitmaster and owner of Truth BBQ, joins Chef’s PSA to break down intuitive cooking with wood fire, managing pits, the science behind great barbecue, and the mental toll of operating at a high level. Leonard shares a near-disastrous fire incident, the realities of running a Texas barbecue operation, and why mental and physical wellness are as critical as technique. This episode gives a clear view of what it takes to maintain excellence in one of the toughest culinary crafts. Leonard Botello IV on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/leo_botello_iv/ Subscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/ Shop Chef’s PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/ Visit Chef’s PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/ Chef Works (Sponsor) → https://www.chefworks.com/ — Use promo code chefspsa20