BIOGRAPHY
BBQ pitmaster Fernando Carrillo (@RagtopFernsBBQ) is all about merging his passions. As a first generation Mexican-American, he seeks out the tastes and flavors of his culture to share with his low rider car club. On any given weekend, you can find Fernando either rolling around in his low rider or at his Traeger, grilling up a storm to feed his community.
Cooking Low & Slow with Fernando Carrillo
Fernando is all about merging life’s passions—BBQ and low riders. His personality shows in the flavors of the food he makes on his Traeger but also in the paint and style of his cars
Q&A
Interview with Fernando Carrillo
Fat side up or Fat side down? Why?
Fat side up. Personal preference. I like the bark on the fat.
Your most used, or favorite ingredient?
I don't have one in particular. But I do like brown sugar, salt and pepper, and Coca-Cola.
Strangest food you’ve eaten or cooked?
Chicatana Salsa in Oaxaca.
Hot & fast or low & slow?
Low and Slow.
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Fernando's Favorite Recipes
Momias (Bacon-Wrapped Meat and Cheese Tortillas)
Fernando Carrillo loves this adaptable snack, which is popular in Northern Mexico. The name comes from the Spanish for mummy, which makes sense as meat and cheese get double wrapped, first in a flour tortilla and then in bacon. Then it’s cooked on a grill or griddle until the bacon is crisp and the cheese melty. In Mexico, there's often a hot dog inside, but Fernando prefers using leftover Traeger-made pulled pork or brisket in his.
