Al Frugoni
Argentinian-style asado, open-fire and live-fire cooking
VIDEO FEATURES

Why a Whole 11-Bone Beef Rib Rack Changes the Rules of Open-Fire Cooking
Al Frugoni’s whole rack of beef ribs cook is not a routine barbecue video. It is a look at a traditional Argentine cut, a 24-pound rack with 11 bones, and the fire-control habits that make asado work. The lesson is simple: on a cut this large, patience matters more than force.

Inside the Tagwood BBQ 26 SS: A Multi-Position Open-Fire Grill Built Around the Firebox
Al Frugoni does not treat the Tagwood BBQ 26 SS like a novelty grill. He treats it like a system. In his overview, every part has a job: the firebox makes embers, the cross handles asador-style cooking, the Santa Maria setup moves up and down, and the suspended grate lets the.

Pit Culture Smoke Ring
Official Pit Culture merchandise from Texas Thread Theory, built for people who live for fire, smoke and low-and-slow weekends.

Punta de Espalda, the Rare San Juan Cut That Changed the Whole Cook
Al Frugoni’s first Punta de espalda cook is built around a rare Argentine beef cut from San Juan, a visit from pitmaster Mauricio, and an asador-style fire that keeps the lesson rooted in the cook itself. The video is not just about trying something new. It is about how.