Nashville pitmaster Pat Martin’s new series “Life of Fire” premieres Monday night on the Outdoor Channel.
Why it matters: Martin shines a spotlight on barbecue gurus who have mastered the “old methods” of cooking over a live fire.
What to expect: The first episode focuses on West Tennessee pitmasters Daryl Ramey and Zach Parker.
If you go: Martin explained there are only three barbecue joints carrying on the West Tennessee whole hog tradition. Two of them — B.E. Scott’s and Ramey’s — are a breezy two-hour drive from Nashville.
The entrance to Ramey’s. Photo: Nate Rau/Axios
Nate took the trip a few weeks ago. The no-frills barbecue restaurants are located about 20 minutes apart. It’s a lot of pork for one trip, but it’s definitely worth it for enthusiasts.
- In addition to owning B.E. Scott’s, Parker purchased Jacks Creek last year, which was a major step toward preserving Tennessee’s BBQ history .