From Laid Off to Pitmaster: How Fate Created Texas' Best Fusion BBQ (opens in new tab)

Step into the heart of Fredericksburg, Texas, to meet Lance and Boo Eaker, the passionate pitmasters behind Eaker BBQ. This isn't your ordinary smokehouse—it’s where traditional Texas barbecue tradition spectacularly collides with vibrant Korean flavors. The story begins with a shock: Lance, an IT consultant and Boo, an artist, were suddenly thrown into the unknown after Boo was laid off. But, fueled by a shared love for the smoker and a belief that "when one door closes, another one opens,"...