Risk it for the brisket — How BBQ called KG from Cairo

An epiphanic encounter with Texas-style barbeque led Kareem "KG" El-Ghayesh to quit his lucrative finance career in Cairo and relocate to Austin to open a food truck. KG BBQ has since become a household name, boasting both Texan authenticity and innovative tweaks inspired by the flavours of his original homeland. So, who better to introduce us to this unique and regionally specific cuisine than a man who — having never tasted Texas BBQ growing up — became one of the state's best-known pitmasters. Guest: Kareem "KG" El-Ghayesh, owner and pitmaster at KG BBQ in Austin, Texas. KG was in Australia for the Texas BBQ: Pitmasters event presented by Firedoor and Let's Texas. Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] This episode of Every Bite was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.