The BBQ King Of Brooklyn | Street Food Icons
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- Ruben Santana is the owner and pitmaster of Bark Barbecue, a Texas-style BBQ pop up in NYC with a Dominican twist. As a Queens native of Dominican descent, Ruben smokes brisket, ribs, and other meats in the classic Texas style, while adding his own Dominican flair to the spice rubs and sides, which include arroz con gris, maduros, and more. Ruben, who previously worked in the HVAC and automotive industry, started Bark Barbecue out of his backyard in 2020. Now he’s selling out at some of the biggest food festivals in America and is becoming a leader in the NYC BBQ community and beyond. Follow his Instagram, @bark_barbecue, to see where he’ll be popping up next.
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Best barbecue I’ve had in NYC! He’s super chill too glad he’s getting this attention
He seems super chill and laidback I could listen to him talk about bbq while I sleep
Real deal czcams.com/video/jSo8pwNwvHo/video.html
Makes me proud too, here in central Texas. What a hard working guy. I’m glad he’s getting the attention as well.
I like the cowboy hat 🤠🤠
Hate to be a bbq snob as a texan but you’re prolly not saying much with the best barbecue in NYC since I’m sure there’s not any or much good barbecue there anyway
This guy seems like a real deal. Cares about his food and it probably reflects in the taste. I'd love to try it!
I would try to love it!
Dam …. I looked at his BBQ and thought I should be selling meat because just visually..
Looks like every bbq place in the world
He looks rapey af
This guy seems like an absolute fraud. What the fuck does being Dominican have to do with him cooking food out of Texas IN BROOKLYN? NOTHING.
OMG I'm the first lesbian biqueer enby bipoc superlesbian transnational japanese indian russian cooker ever of this food everyone's been cooking for 100 years!!! I'M SPECIAL SEE
He’s not just a pit master, this man is an artist! True to his core! Breaking the traditions of barbecue and bringing new flavors and experiences to the culinary world! A true pioneer! You’re on my bucket list for sure!
The one Dominican guy in New York that isn't an absolute drain on society
Hipsters always breaking old school traditions.
Why not this one then?: czcams.com/video/LEVVFQntvgE/video.html .
@@MK-cy4fh Tell us more how you got hurt. Bjtch..🤣
Lies again? Everything Ok Gain City
I’m so proud of this dude. This is my fellow NY’er. He works his ass off, he’s proud of his product, he makes it his own way. This is who I cheer for. The little guy, fighting against the big guy. There’s nothing better to me than a success story like this. I hope he gets all the success in the world. He deserves it.
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The little hole in the wall restaurants always have the best foods
What big guy is he fighting against?
@@elbob17 what/who do you think I meant?
Street food Icons is such a good series!!
It is and it shows the passion that the individuals have. I'm always intrigued with everyone's story and how they have overcome obstacles in their lives.
True ♥️
Right 🎯
Imao icon?
Gfo
This is one of the biggest reasons I support small businesses! They put their heart and soul into it. Also, big ups for TX bbq in NY!
Agree 💯
Nah this ain’t it 😂
Here in Texas, you’ll find different kinds of Texas style BBQ depending on the creator’s background. Obviously traditional Texas style but also Mexican Texas style, Jamaican Texas style, Dominican Texas style, etc. He’s definitely doing a good job with his style of Texas BBQ.
Frfr we Def use MORE THAN SALT AND PEPPER 🤣😎
Smh I needs to visit Texas man
Thank you !! I was like what is this guy saying lol
@@Domsdream “what is this guy saying, We don’t only use salt and pepper, we use Dan O’s
@@lemegetatchu1989
Just along Highway 59 going from Refugio to Houston, there are maybe 50 different Bar-B-Q joints. Each unique. Each absolutely worth visiting.
Finally, new flavors of bbq, Dominican style, I want some of that.
I live in Texas. When my grandfather was alive and barbequed he didn't use only salt and pepper. He used other spices like cheyenne, paprika, Worcestershire and sometimes homemade hot sauce.
Yeah I know. Literally every pitmaster I've known from the South NEVER uses just salt and pepper. It's always dried chilies, garlic, paprika, ect;
@@christrout9902 yeah but this man has to pretend that he's doing something different and not just the south's food in the north
Isn’t Texas known for the Dalmatian rub?
@@Fyrebrand18 the dalmatian rub is the most basic of all, nobody uses just that. It's the starting point that everybody branches off
@@maxmexmixbruh8695 nah bro. Not sure where you’re from, but regionally speaking, Houston BBQ is salt and pepper. The purists crucify you if you use anything different on a brisket. Shit is very mediocre imo but it’s how they do it.
Native New Yorker from Bensonhurst Brooklyn born and raised 🇮🇹💯% ive been twice to prospect park to have his bbq amazing i loved his beef ribs and pork ribs plus he's honestly just a great guy i talked with him for about 25 minutes last time i saw him so happy to see him getting the success he's worked for
Fairly recent in Prospect Park? Dying to try his food! Especially being dominican I am highly intrigued. Seems like a good guy as well. I’d love to help show support to local NYC food vendors & entrepreneurs.
@@vanessamerino7726not recently follow his ig he does pop ups every weekend
Vanessa Merino Smorgasburg should be back around Easter.
I wanna visit NYC someday. Been there in 2012. But I'll try the BBQ somewhere in the city.
Thank you munchies for celebrating guys like this, that’s what food culture is all about
The beauty of American BBQ is how there are many styles to doctoring up your meat, so it makes me happy to see good Texas style BBQ that has a hint of Dominican flair to it in NYC. Being a purist can limit you from the possibilities that a style of cooking can give you.
BBQ is Southern.
@@joeyricefried9621 no it's not actually
@@trubeez4721 definitely is
Everything In south taste better then stuff up north I heard y’all don’t season yall food 🤢
@@Realdealslimejavie the origin of bbg come from the native people of the Caribbean like Jamaican's , Dominicans etc.
Ruben’s a legend!! Summertime in prospect park will never be the same without a plate of his brisket on my sunday walk. The best!
Without actually meeting him I know he's the real deal. His story is the same I always here from the great pitmaster's, humble, don't call themselves pitmaster. Even slightly embarrassed when others do call him a pitmaster. His ingredients, techniques and how about that nice 500 gallon offset smoker, very nice. And yes,putting in the love. For those who don't know, he needs to feed that beast of a smoker about once a hour one or two "splits" of firewood through the entire cook/night so the meat is just right. Well done sir, and well done Munchies. Everyone have a great day 🌤
What an exceptional human being. A thriving business man with a great work ethic who is keeping his family roots alive through cooking. Thank you #Munchies for always bringing us the forgotten stories of people who make the world a better place to live in.
He's cutting wood in Jordan 3's. I'm already rooting for him.
bro is dripped out in carhart’s too
This man is so charming. He has a great smile, and he really cares about what he does
he looks so invested in his craft and thats what makes good stuff happen. will love to eat that food.
I’m a Texan and I approve of this man’s BBQ 🍗 👍🏽
I like his vibe. Food looks legit
I'm addicted to this kind of videos lol , i love watching people pour their hearts out . İt's an art .
Rubin, wow... Now you have me crav’in some smoked brisket and turkey. Your passion for the art of smoking meats shows. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I will be looking out for you the next time I'm in the area. Keep up the great work!!!
As a South Texan:
That boy is gettin it. You can see his cookery is spot on. Telltale signs: how supple is the fat; does the meat glisten; does a brisket fold over into itself when held upright. He checks all them boxes. 👍
*_TEXAS APPROVED_*
Edit, PSA: All you newbies getting your grill stripes-- brine, brine, brine. Put your brisket in a cooler with 2-3 gallons of brining liquid and a 20 pound bag of ice dumped on top. Leave it for 24-36 hours.
If you plan to smoke turkey ... BRINE IT. Trust me on that.
This is bigger than Texas boy! He garsh darn used spices! Why couldn't anyone in Texas this of this
@@elijahrajpaul9189 why couldn't anyone in texas this of this? Wat? And we do use spices. Lol tell me you haven't had real Texas BBQ without telling me you haven't 🤣
@@epic_errors idk man you probably never been to a Caribbeans BBQ, that's where the flavor is.
@@elijahrajpaul9189 lol so you haven't had real Texas BBQ. Got it 🤣 . And I've had several kinds of BBQ ranging from your classics all the way down to Vietnamese.
@@epic_errors on top of that your obviously full of poop, the top ranked BBqers are Argentina. Sorry bud
What an incredible and inspirational story. This man is proving that you can turn your life around with hard work and passion. Wishing him loads of success and I hope to try his BBQ one day
Cowboy Rami Malek got me craving for some of that brisket right now. And the turkey and the chicharon sound so good too.
Hoping for the best for his business!
Thank this man for mentioning that turkey has been slept on. From day one this is true. Appreciate your turkey folks!
That’s the beautiful thing about America. You can have a NY guy rocking a cowboy hat and making southern food.
I been down in a rut recently and this type of content is inspiring to say the least. Thank you man. Love from CA.
Love stories like this. Everyone deserves a 2nd chance. He should be able to get funding for food truck hopefully without being scrutinized for past transgressions
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WOW my dude REALLY Rose to the top. Knew about this man cause his cousin was always asking me to buy his stuff lol
something special about watching someone doing something that they love, bless this man
Love this guys story and how much support he’s receiving from the internet.
I wish I lived close by I would go support those people almost every day we need more people like that not only the food industry but in this world 🙏🏽
He’s done pop ups at my work!! He’s so personable and the food is amazing!!
Props to this dude for creating something amazing and doing his own thing. I’m Mexican and I love cooking different foods that aren’t typical “Mexican” dishes. I’ve made French, Jamaican and even Somali dishes and I love it.
I want to try the turkey, that thing looks so good.
Me too
I dont usually want Turkey first Im brisket all the way but I actually want to try that Turkey because that bark looked delicious.
In germany, we don't have that style of BBQ. Having said that, and even though I've never tried it, I miss it in my life.
Lol, love that. You’ll make it out here one day to try!
The hat, the vibe? Nice!!! 🤙
What a legend. Worth ethic is on point. The love for food is on point. Well done my guy.
I’m Dominican and love Texas style bbq, I need to try this 😩
Do it. It's really good.
He is in timeout market Brooklyn
Love how he dedicated time into his hobby which turned into a business even though he was working another job. Brilliant!
Love this guy's passion for his food. 👌🏽
This dude is a badass
what a relaxed dude. he does a great job loving what he does .
You have an amazing talent with bbq. I’m a new subscriber and now a fan. I was a chef for years and I respect what you do Sir. You are a blessing to New York. 🙏👍😊
I’m Dominican, lived in queens for over 30 yrs and recently moved to Texas. I gotta go back to NYC and try this BBQ. Texas bbq is great but I gotta try it with the DR touch.
How do you like Texas compared to NY? Are you in Dallas or Houston?
I am in the Dallas Frisco area. My family and I love it out here. Miss the NYC foods, friends and family we left behind but this was a great choice.
Rubén’s passion became his purpose, that’s living the dream rite there. Much respect dude 👊
Man, I love seeing this. Proud of him.
Genuine, honest, hard working! Love peace and prosperity to him ✊🏽🙏🏾
As a native Texan and hardcore barbecue connoisseur, I love seeing this. That BBQ looks just right too, which is not easy to do. I wish him all the best that life has to offer.
This type of operation hits all the right notes. Comes across as very honest, from the food to the man selling it
This guy really cares about his craft. Love his passion and may need to make my way over there to try it out.
I love this. He is laid back and cool as a fan, I'm definitely going down to the city to get some of this BBQ.
So proud and Happy for You ! Congratulations 🎉
His super chill love his energy
I can promise you texas dosent just use only salt and pepper....
Lowery's season salt is used more than admitted. A lot, like me, do just use salt and pepper. The S & P thing came from those foodies. Every family have their own thing.
This makes me want to get into the business. I have West Indian 🇯🇲 background and I love jerk chicken. I also have southern heritage. This was inspiring and his food looks sooo delicious
Let me know if you do 😅
Yes
I Don't understand why your West Indian Heritage makes you want to do Texas barbecue but your Southern FBA Heritage didn't. This dude is doing BARBECUE. Jerk chicken is a Caribbean form of BARBECUE and we have many regional styles here. He just picked Texas because most NYC residents are immigrants so it's gimmicky. That's probably more Mississippi Style or Alabama. I hope you do start a Spot it might give you more PRIDE in your America Lineage. Maybe you could research Barbecue in the States your people come from first. Peace Sister ✌🏾
Keep doing what you are doing man.....what you are doing is special
Love the background story, much Respect coming out of Rikers and doing something with your life. Also food is family and love. Perfect combination.
It doesn't matter where your from if you love something, you can be great at it.
I’m from Jamaica Queens and I gotta try his food. The Chicharrón is calling me
More from streetfood Icons pleeeease, so good!!!
I’m born and raised in Texas . Good to see this guy being passionate about brisket . Brisket is a lot of work ..
GOD BLESS THIS MAN!!! IM IN THE YO SO HAVE TO TAKE A TRIP OUT TO SEE HIM!!! KEEP MOVING FORWARD BROTHER!!!
I'm always biking over to wherever Bark BBQ is. They'll sell out of brisket in 90 minutes sometimes because people line up for it. I'll see Ruben at Alewife Brewery on Saturday!!!
Looks amazing!!! Wow, what story. I was moved by this, thank you.
Blessings to this guy.
One doesn’t experience self transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates-🎈
This is art, love it!
This icon series is awesome! keep em coming
much respect from Texas
Dude is so badass! Keep doing good and making great bbq. Love from TX
Great story and the food looked delicious!!! Congrats to him and his business!
I could watch BBQ videos all day! Good luck my man!
This is why America is the greatest country in the world! This dude chased the dream and captured every bit of it. Well done!!!!!
this is so amazing as a dominican iam proud to see our food creeping into others :) lives
I want to take a flight just to go eat that food.
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Great Guy and Great Food. 😊👍
Great video! This has been in my recommendations for a couple of days and I was about to mark it not interested but something told me to watch it and I'm glad I did. Food looks great and Ruben's story is inspiring. Good work!
I’m happy as hell for dude! You can tell he’s living his dream. I’m a roofer currently but a pit master(in my own mind) at heart. Would love to make a career doing something I love 1 day
Oh lawd that looks amazing!
Looks legit! You gotta come bring your stuff out here and do it up with our local Texas BBQ joints.
I grew up in Austin... worked is a hole in the wall BBQ joint about 1980. Brisket, butts, chicken and sausage.
Thumbs up buddy.. you got the spirit.
Stay with it. 40 yrs later people still tell me how good the meat is. Keep doing what you love.👍
If I ever out East I'll stop by and support that good brother and his business much respect
A side of frito verde o yuca blandita con cebolla with that brisket would be fire 💣💥
Ruben congrats on an outstanding product and I hope you are an inspiration to many more entrepreneurs. Continued success!!
Bless you for bringing real bbq to the north, they need it
I'm a southern Texas man born and raised and I approve of this vatos food without even trying it. He knows what he's doing. God bless my man!
This guy is killing me. Those are rib tips look so damn good 😛❤
BARK BARK
Would love to try some of his BBQ.
Spread love it’s the Brooklyn Way💯 definitely need to get this 💯💪🏼
I don't eat meat but I ♥ these nontraditional business stories, I ❤ this!!
Looks great! I admire someone that uses the traditional method but create their own flavors. He’s learned the only great way to make brisket is using a stick burner not a pellet smoker. Good on you sir! One day I’ll visit NY and try out your brisket. 🤛🏼 from TX!
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I would love to see him on pit masters I bet he would kill it
Respect to the hustle. Respect to the mindset. Respect to the education. Flat out just RESPECT
Never in a million years would’ve thought of a Dominican pit master hahahah crazy 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
I love when their food looks this flavourful and not just "salt-pepper & cheese voila" every time. Like, you gotta season the meat please 👍🔥
Cheese is not an excuse to not season! Amen to that shit. Fuck all that tiktok cooking where the answer to making shit good is to drown it in dairy.
In Texas the meat doesn’t need seasoning. Process of cooking the meat is all it is.
@@RRR-pj8cr lol ok
Idk what Texas bbq he had but majority of Texas bbq videos I’ve seen has seasoning
@MrDagr8rylz yeah other than salt pepper obviously, good wood , good smoke ,
Good piece of meat
Love this guy!! He pushed through and set his vision! Incredible strength to break the normal for what seemed like his path - he is someone to respect, and I know he will continue to do great things with his current attitude! I hope I get the opportunity to visit his business and meet him! Glad that he is posted here otherwise who would know?
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Ruben has an amazing story. I'm happy for the guy. best wishes.
Beautiful camera work, thank you so much.
From Alabama and I want to try some of those meats {pause} 😂😂😂 but nall looks good and keep going