48 Hours with the Pope of BBQ

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Chef Ernest, Super Dave and the rest of the Burnt Bean crew have a truly one of a kind bbq joint in Seguin, TX. It was an honor to cover their story and get to experience first hand why so many people and organizations rave about the Burnt Bean Company! This video was recorded during a very trying time of my life and Ernest was a light for me. I’ll always remember and cherish his hospitality towards me. I’m forever grateful. Hope y’all enjoy! Like and share to help support this channel so I can make more videos in the near future. The next episode we are covering the Legendary Snows BBQ! Stay tuned and subscribe so you don’t miss it 🤠

[@dalchristal]

My favorite story so far. The passion this guy has is incredible. Definitely on my list to hit next time in Texas!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

definitely worth the trip! thanks for watching

[@maximusgreat8433]

Agree!

[@kevinsanders4670]

The passion is what got me!

[@SteveRix78]

Such a great story and work ethic......love it!

[@adrianaliy]

Ernest seems like a great stand up guy. Amazing story too!

[@imalec]

You truly are an artist Ant. This film is gorgeous.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you so much! trying to get better each one :)

[@GrillSergeant]

What an amazing story! This was so well done! Great job on the film and edit.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you!

[@ThatCapnGeech]

Seguin looks like such a quaint little Texas town. Unreal man. I love hearing stories like Ernest's. Keep these coming man!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

will do! thanks for watching :)

[@commishg]

You captured the essence of Ernest Servantes, not just what he does, but who he is. BBQ is soul food, and you captured his soul. Kudos for your masterful use of music to tell and transition the chapters of this wonderful story. This is your best work yet.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks so much, doing the music and sound design is one of my favorite parts of editing these. also helps to have the WICKED-ly talented @chrisdoughtymusic making custom compositions like the last song on this video

[@Zildj]

This dude is a champion, I love his energy. I drive to SA in December, and I know where I'll be stopping at on my way. Thanks, Ant.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

heck yeah, let Ernest know I sent you :)

[@pedaltheglobe419]

Most likeable BBQ chef I have seen in any video series. Cooks with pure love and it shows. Hope he gets Texas Monthly number 1 next.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

haha definitely, Chef makes this episode magical lol

[@DanM12332]

Wow. The range of emotions that I felt listening to Ernest’s story. What an incredible video. I could have watched and listen to him speak about his passion for hours, so infectious.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

made me cry at the end when I watched it, and I edited the dang thing haha

[@DanM12332]

@ you did an incredible job, as with all of your videos. I really don’t know how your channel hasn’t blown up. There are so many channels with a lot more subs who put out content that is nowhere near your level. Keep up the amazing work!

[@grahamfordham6728]

This is my favourite video/story yet. You’ve nailed these productions Ant, and we thank you for your time.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks for watching! it's hard work but hearing how much everyone is enjoying these in the comments makes it well worth it :)

[@ModularMansion]

We are spending 2 weeks next year coming from Australia to travel Texas and check out BBQ joints. This place has just hit the top of the list. This man is genuine as hell and absolutely loves what he does. I cannot wait to meet him

[@AntsBBQCookout]

2nd Australian comment I've seen today haha maybe you should coordinate trips with the other commenter I saw lol

[@CoolBrewDubstep]

That might be my favorite video so far. Soooo good. Much respect to Ernest & to you on your filming abilities Ant 🤙

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks so much!

[@brintohearn2486]

Right in the feels with how this one finished. Glad just knowing folks like Earnest are out there absolutely killing it.

[@rhec_junior_9122]

this is the best one of these yet... great job Ant

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you! that is my goal each time I make one of these, to be better than the last one :)

[@lukemyers4097]

Ant, you are incredible. Production quality is one thing, but identifying and showcasing incredible people is a gift.

[@benjoman9574]

Passion+Love+Heart always wins! what a story and how down-to-earth you can be with honors like the James Beard Award?! just crazy! and Ant your videos are incredibly good! I have tears in my eyes every time… pls never stop your incridebel work

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you for watching and supporting! it means a lot to me and the channel

[@rwcah]

Great video Ant. Ernest is a great guy and your video told his story perfectly. This is one of the best videos you’ve ever made. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you! Trying to get better each one :)

[@HunterWS11]

Fantastic work, Ant. Absolutely loved this one.

[@gregnorris3403]

What an amazing story and equally fantastic video. I was consumed from start to finish. You did a great job, Ant! Thank you for this.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it, can't wait for you to see Snows BBQs feature in a couple of weeks, I'm so glad I got to meet Kerry, Clay and Ms. Tootsie and I can't wait for you all to meet them as well through my video :)

[@JoeLowe87]

This is my absolute fav video of bbq. This dude is so genuine and his passion for people is just amazing. I’m making arrangements now for a trip to try this BBQ.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks so much for the kind words! let Ernest know I sent you when you do :)

[@mrhalfapino]

Ant, your dedication to these BBQ stories is just as good as the BBQ these chefs are creating! You deserve a James Beard/ Michelin star for these documentaries! I keep saying this is the best one yet but they are all unique in their own special way! Thank you for telling their stories! I enjoy watching them just like you enjoy eating all that delicious food!

[@WoodandFireBarbecue]

I've eaten there twice and both times I was speechless. Ernest really cares about his craft. He is a big inspiration to me!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

so many people who have restaurants were so excited when I told them I was doing a BBQ story with Ernest. He's an inspiration to A LOT of people

[@m3rksquad764]

best bbq video I've ever seen and his backstory is amazing.. will def travel from hawaii to try his food one day mahalo

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks so much, let him know I sent you when you do :)

[@samuelramirezzz]

Ant, your videos get better and better each time! Thank you for putting out such high-quality content.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks for watching and supporting!

[@spoken2]

Legendary! Been waiting for this to drop ! Excuse the language , but good shit as always 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Thank you for the support haha all good

[@swtexan6502]

Hey, you finally got down to Seguin and the Burnt Bean... awesome, Ant!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

It was incredible!

[@swtexan6502]

@@AntsBBQCookout I've heard great things... just watching makes my mouth water! Sequin is a really great little town- hope you enjoyed it!

[@chrisryan2331]

I always look forward to these, you do such a great job with them.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you for watching! Snows BBQ is next :) should be out mid December

[@MichaelLamerique]

I absolutely love your videos, Ant. I hope people are catching these musical cues, they're just brilliant. Ending with a melancholic "pure imagination" is *chef's kiss.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

great ear! big thanks to @ChrisDoughtyMusic for composing that for me. I had a literal one minute conversation of what I wanted for the last song, and he nailed it on the first try!

[@andresdelacruz122]

This was a work of art! Inspiring to say the least!! You kocked it out the park, Ant! 👏👏👏👏

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you so much!

[@kennytieshisshoes]

Loved hearing his story about being on chopped. Food looks great.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

i told Ernest I wasn't sure how to make the intro for this because he had 4 incredible stories I could have started the video with. The chopped story was easily one of my favorites!

[@johnbuckley8324]

Another great video Ant! Your BBQ interview stories are my most anticipated videos on KZbin. Professionally filmed and edited. Keep up the great work Brother! 🙂

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you so much for watching and supporting!

[@seandonuno8298]

This guys attitude and personality are infectious. What a great story, Ant!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you!

[@480brad]

As always, great video! Excellent story telling. He is awesome!

[@KerryMooney-rl6oh]

We ate here last week. We ate at 5 top Austin area BBQ joints in 3 days and Burnt Bean was THE BEST. Ernest and Dave are super nice. Their serving line is setup well and moves the line faster than other places we tried, but you never feel rushed. The sides are just as awesome as their proteins. We will definitely be back.

[@erikcharlat9844]

the passion of this man just glows through out everything in this video. thanks for shining the light on this special place. imma come see ya for sure my dude

[@studnick10]

Not only a chef but an artist. Great storytelling as well.

[@acvjmv]

Excellent ..Know this place will now be harder to get into ... live in SA TX and will be going early on a Sunday for sure ... Great work Ant appreciate it

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Ernest moves the line quick! i think you'll be alright, man I wish I could see the brunch line and vibe this weekend, it's gonna be lit! thank you for the kind words, let Ernest know I sent you when you see him :)

[@brandonin_ny]

You have a sincere gift, Ant. Soooo good!

[@adambomb215]

great interview. Much respect for the process and the love they show for bbq.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you for watching!

[@andrewr5980]

Amazing story ! Hit me in the feels, with Pope's passion. Incredible !

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks for watching!

[@jeffj2495]

The epitome of AWESOME. Thank you for this great video showing this amazing man and his restaurant. I am in Austin, and I will go there soon.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

very cool, let him know i sent you :)

[@vinman403]

Your video's are a standard to live up to, so good. Thanks man.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you so much! trying to get better each one, I have so much to learn on all sides of production.

[@sikko1zz]

Wow, Ant - these just keep getting better - great story & great job!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank so much :)

[@cbkhello]

This was freaking amazing. Ernests comment about not wanting anyone to experience the feeling of having your meat sold out made me love him so much. He cares so much about the people coming in.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

he really does, customer experience is a top priority for him

[@hagarrox]

Been there a few times and Ernest is a genuine dude. Top 3 bbq I’ve ever had.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you! more to come :)

[@robertboss2581]

Love every single one of your videos, man. You deserve way more subscribers!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you so much, watching, liking and sharing which y'all are already doing is what's making these videos reach wider audiences and is growing the subscribers. So thank you!

[@waynec3121]

Amazing story,talk about hard working people getting the accolades they deserve.Love it

[@AntsBBQCookout]

I agree, incredible story. I'm thankful Ernest let me share it

[@BowTiedVeteran]

The emotions behind this guy is heartwarming. Great story!

[@58limited]

I've been to Burnt Bean four times and I have never been disappointed. They have some of the best BBQ in Texas. Sunday brunch: The Casanova - so good! Spent the next four hours driving home fighting a food coma.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

the brunch is insane, so good. And the bbq is phenomenal, 100% agree with your review haha

[@natashang9004]

Really loved watching this story - thank you for such a great video ❤

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks for watching :)

[@Beltranstxicanbbq]

Love Ernest! A true passion in this craft

[@widespread2100]

Burnt Bean…really want to go there

[@AntsBBQCookout]

do it!

[@ppach1967]

Great place, great food. Every dish shines there.

[@pockit5107]

The editing you do on these videos is always incredible. It feels like I'm watching a documentary on HBO or Netflix.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks so much! it's hard for me to watch these after I publish them, because I wing so much of the editing and camera work. It's frustrating but also exciting because it will get so much better as I learn more!

[@Chefbiggfluff]

Some of your best work brother Congrats… keep this content coming…🔥🔥🤟🏿

[@AntsBBQCookout]

will do, Snows next!

[@tylerpiper140]

You are a great story teller. I look forward to your videos!!!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you! more to come :)

[@YankDownUnderBBQ]

This guy has a fantastic story. On the next trip from Australia we will be hitting this spot.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

nice! let him know i sent you!

[@jmnitram6037]

Love this series. Awesome job editing.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you for watching and supporting :)

[@JOSESBBQ]

food looks phenomenal! can’t wait to visit

[@AntsBBQCookout]

worth it, man. you wont be disappointed

[@Burdette305]

Best one yet, what a joy to watch.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks!

[@CheeseandCrackersBBQ]

Great story, very well produced. Thank you

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks for watching :)

[@jonathanvilla7280]

I had the privilege to cook for him while he was coming up in the comp circuit. He's a truly humble guy and one of the best to ever do it.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

that's awesome!

[@leightonlawrence8832]

Such a good humble dude. The names of his pits are touching.

[@hoplashosh]

Great job bro. This video was awesome

[@mexikanman]

DAMN!!!!! Super proud of this dude...and then on top of everything - BLUE OCTOBER!!!! Brother from another....

[@AntsBBQCookout]

that sandwich was incredible, making a copycat right now as I type this haha

[@leightonlawrence8832]

These videos are the best thing on a sunday morning

[@DerbyBandit]

Holy shitttttt!!! I knew you looked familiar 😂 I watched that episode when you whooped everyone’s ass on Grill Masters 🙌….im down in Corpus and looks like imma have to make the drive to Seguin pretty soon. Stay blessed homie. 🙏…..Ant keep pumping out these badass episodes.

[@Stormula1]

Loving these BBQ stories Ant! You do the best ones honestly. I gotta question that’s unrelated, do the mill scales here and at Goldees’s have insulated fireboxes?

[@AntsBBQCookout]

great question i honestly don't remember. I'll ask next time I see them, hit me up on instagram

[@user-ii5dq3vl4r]

bro this maybe your best video yet thanks

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you! i think so too :)

[@brainyhead1]

Great BBQ story!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you!

[@jonandrews6299]

Really enjoyed this. Looks like a great restaurant run by great people.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

really solid people, definitely worth a trip

[@The1davidb]

Great video really really enjoyed this.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Thank you!

[@dtrtadvisorsllc7464]

It's completely inspiring. Thank you.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

np, thanks for watching!

[@lukeabear7582]

The last excerpt from chef was beautiful.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

makes me cry everytime i watch that part

[@AdrenalineTurkeyCall]

Dude, I don’t know how you haven’t been snatched up by the Food Network or some other cooking channel. One of your finest bro!!!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

haha i might have some projects on other networks produced by me in the future, in early convos for that type of thing. But i have no intentions to stop doing bbq story. I'm just getting started!

[@AdrenalineTurkeyCall]

@ well that’s good. I sure wouldn’t want this to end. I honestly don’t know of another channel doing what you are. Really don’t want to see you wasting your skills on baking shows or something else that’s been covered a thousand times.

[@allentruitt8632]

Raised in Schertz. Know Seguin very well, but haven't been there in years. Next time I'm down, I'm coming to your place.

[@ffwoozy49]

Awesome video man great work!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Thank you!

[@gavinwalker2119]

You killed it with this one my boy!!!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

😤😤😤 haha thanks!

[@tammiejoseph2965]

The family aspect of this place is awesome.

[@TheAvgCookTX]

This the only video from you that ive watched. EC is who got me in to bbq. Watched him on that chopped grill masters and was like whoa. I'm almost 30. Time to get in to smoked meats. Currently I'm smoking a batch of hot honey bacon that was cured with carolina reaper powder and the slices of 3 ghost peppers. EC is the fkn man!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

I have about 15 more of these types of videos on this channel and more to come very soon! Snows BBQ is next :)

[@TheAvgCookTX]

@AntsBBQCookout I'm sure they're all good but I've been avoiding them lol I live in lockhart tx myself but this was calling my name. Burnt bean is the only place on my bbq list of places to visit. I appreciate your showcasing.

[@erickwalsh9258]

Wow! What a story!! Thanks ant!!!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

np! thanks for watching and supporting!

[@evangraham9160]

Great, now I'm hungry.

[@Gimp2288]

Didn't really talk about it, but the turkey is some of the best smoked turkey you will ever have. Had to buy some of his BBQ sauce to bring home too, it just hit the perfect balance for me that I haven't been able to find in any bottled sauce.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

all the food was straight fire, I was eating it for 72 hours straight and as soon as I got home I was craving it. almost went back for a plate when I was in Austin a couple weeks ago for another shoot lol

[@renegonzales3017]

This is your best bbq story so far!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you, i agree. trying to get better each one :)

[@Stovey67]

Best episode yet! Burnt Bean is 🔥🔥🔥

[@AntsBBQCookout]

💯💯

[@levinrudler3946]

Love this guys passion for his work, he wants to work till he can only sit in the corner. He loves this place

[@galp7612]

He’s so cool!! Burnt bean always hits

[@AntsBBQCookout]

💯💯

[@AdrenalineTurkeyCall]

Freaking love that dudes attitude.

[@trentwatts4913]

One fine human being you interviewed there it seems!! he sure knows how to live and view things

[@AntsBBQCookout]

he's a great man. fantastic food and restaurant!

[@Issvor]

I've been to Burnt Bean, Truth, and Interstellar, and so far Burnt Bean has been my overall favorite. Their ribs are by far the best, their baked sweet potato is INSANE, the mac and cheese is great, and the brisket is top notch. I think Interstellar has the best brisket out of the three, but Burnt Bean's is great and everything else is just better

[@AntsBBQCookout]

i havent been to interstellar yet but it is high up on my list! Truth was really solid and Leo was super cool

[@poschevy7852]

This is awesome. I need to go try it. Some buddies and i play pool at schultz 1 block over.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

that's crazy you havent been yet when you're so local haha

[@tobysantos2187]

Your best video yet my man!!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you!

[@lesjohnston8272]

Puro Uvalde! Great piece Ernest! 👊

[@JTB559]

I just went to Mega Texas today in Fresno, and these dudes really do look alike! They put a photo together on Instagram a couple weeks back. The opening of the video I was like wow Ant came to Fresno? Lol

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Wow I just googled mega Texas and got a jump scare when I saw the owners picture 😂 brothers from another mother 😂

[@glennwheeler4846]

Best one yet…hands down !

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thank you, trying to get better each upload!

[@Four41south]

No doubt the best story yet!

[@AntsBBQCookout]

i think so too :)

[@dubShels]

Really love content like this.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

thanks for watching! more to come :)

[@AdrenalineTurkeyCall]

Had to come back and watch it again. I may have to set up a bbq crawl for my vacation and go hit him up! It would be cool just to sit down with him and the crew for an hour, even though I know a guy like that would not ever sit still that long.

[@AntsBBQCookout]

He walks around the tables and talks to everyone during service I had some footage of that but it got cut in the final draft. So you def will interact with him if you go. Whether at the cutting board or maybe even at your table. Wow thanks for your time, crazy to hear you watched it again!