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Emerson Bartolome

Featured 2X on @FoodNetwork

Home Cooking & Backyard Grilling

I am a full time Information Technology professional working for the higher education system in San Diego. I have 2 little girls that I love sharing my quality time with whether it is watching my oldest play volleyball or supporting my youngest in ballet. When I am not cooking, my wife and I enjoy traveling.

I have been doing backyard BBQ for over 10 years and as a BBQ enthusiast and home cook, I have been fortunate enough to showcase my cooking skills on Food Network’s Guys Grocery Games not once, but twice. BBQ is part of my culture and I love cooking traditional BBQ as well as Islander and Asian style BBQ. I have a diverse following that I am excited about sharing this opportunity with.

Whether I'm smoking brisket for hours or grilling steaks for a quick dinner, my Kamado ensures that I have the best meals to provide to my friends and family.

I'm excited about sharing my passion for great BBQ and home cooking with others!

Hometown:
San Diego
Fun Fact:
I was featured on Food Network's Guys Grocery Games.
Favorite Activity:
Traveling
Favorite Recipe:
Prosciutto Wrapped Branzino

BBQ préféré

Kamado Joe Product of Choice

Konnected Joe

I love the versatility of being able to cook traditionally or setting the digital temperatures to help maintain a steady cook when I don't feel like tending to the coals.

The Konnected Joe grill with 2 side shelves, heavy-duty cart, Digital Kontrol Board, and ash drawer. Popular Mechanics Gear of the Year 2024. Good Housekeeping Best Kitchen Gear Awards 2023 winner.

Kamado Joe Questions et réponses avec Emerson Bartolome

What inspired you to start barbecuing?
I have been doing backyard BBQ for over 10 years and it all started when I was a little kid watching my dad grill in the backyard his favorite Filipino\Islander dishes. Growing up Islander, we grilled everything!!!
Emerson on Food Network's Guys Grocery Games.
What is your favorite grilling technique that you've learned and why?
I love to reverse sear my meat because I can always ensure that I get the perfect temps on my food and at the end provide that nice crispy crust from that open fire.

Produits préférés de Emerson Bartolome