MEAT AMERICA Podcast #10 - Charlie McKenna of Lillie's Q & 2X BBQ World Champ

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In this episode of the Meat America Podcast, we sit down with Charlie McKenna - a classically trained chef, 2X World BBQ Champion, and owner of Lillie's Q in Chicago - which also produces a full line of sauces, rubs, mixes and more found in retailers across 9 countries! Not only is he incredibly successful but he's also incredibly passionate about food and BBQ and you'll get fired up just by listening to him.

00:00 - Welcome, Background and South Carolina food, meat and BBQ; 15:20 - Winning a BBQ World Championship; 21:00 - Creating a line of BBQ Sauces and Rubs; 32:00 - Starting a business in & the sacrifices to grow; 38:00 - Advice for the young chef and what's next for Lillie's Q

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