Free Fly Apparel Newsletter: Puerto Rican Barbecue

Free Fly Apparel Newsletter: Puerto Rican Barbecue

Published by Free Fly Apparel on October 27th, 2023 11:04am. 9 views.

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Meet our newest Free Fly Ambassador: Hector Garate, up-and-coming pitmaster who burst onto the Charleston food scene with his unique take on BBQ. He opened up his spot earlier this year, Palmira Barbecue, where you can taste the influence of his Puerto Rican heritage in menu items like sofrito-spiced sausage and arroz con gandules. In a city overflowing with barbecue legends, it’s a tough market to crack into—but once you’ve met Hector (and tried his show-stealing whole hog), you’ll see why he’s making waves.

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Q:

BBQ is such a style game and you have such a unique approach…what inspired you?

A:

Sometimes you have to think outside the box and create your own path. If you want to achieve great things, you have to embrace who you really are. I decided to implement my own seasonings, including sazón, adobo, and sofrito, and bring those vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico into my process.

Q:

How much does your cultural heritage play a role in what makes your food unique?

A:

My Puerto Rican-Cuban heritage influences everything. We have deep barbecue roots. Barbecue is the vehicle I use to express my story through food.

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