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What happens when a computer programmer decides to “hack” barbecue? You get Harry Soo, the legendary pitmaster behind Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ.
Harry joins the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast to share the incredible story of how a simple bucket-list challenge turned into a championship barbecue career, hundreds of trophies, an appearance on BBQ Pitmasters, and a lifetime dedicated to teaching others the art of barbecue.
Harry breaks down how he approached brisket like a computer programmer using a “brute force attack,” cooking it over and over while documenting everything from smoke and wood to moisture, bark, temperature, and tenderness.
🔥 In this episode: 🥩 How Harry Soo accidentally got into competition BBQ 🏆 The story behind the Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ name 📺 How a random phone call landed him on BBQ Pitmasters 🔥 Harry’s four “tribes” of barbecue: ultra low and slow, low and slow, hot and fast, and ultra hot and fast 🥩 Why brisket became one of his favorite competition meats 🧠 How his background in technology changed the way he approaches barbecue 🏆 Why Harry donated hundreds of his BBQ trophies 🌎 What teaching barbecue around the world taught him ❤️ His philosophy of feeding, serving, teaching, and giving back
Harry also explains why there isn’t just one “correct” way to cook barbecue and why techniques should change depending on whether you’re a backyard cook, competition pitmaster, restaurant owner, or caterer.
This conversation goes far beyond barbecue. Harry shares lessons about humility, fear, failure, kindness, and why he believes the later stages of life should be about giving your knowledge away.
Pull up a chair and meet one of the most fascinating personalities in barbecue.
