Inside Texas’ Most Talked-About Kitchens | Texas Country Reporter Full Episode

In this episode of Texas Country Reporter, we dive into three mouthwatering Texas food stories, each rooted in craft, passion, and culinary tradition. Cured – San Antonio, TX Our first stop takes us to Cured, where Chef Steve McHugh brings new life to classic charcuterie inside San Antonio’s historic Pearl district. From house-cured meats to innovative Texas-inspired dishes, Cured celebrates flavor, heritage, and healing through food. Sausage Sensei – Seguin, TX Next, we meet master sausage maker Bill Dumas, known across Texas barbecue circles as the Sausage Sensei. After years behind some of the biggest pits in the state, Bill now teaches the art of handcrafted sausage, sharing the skills, science, and creativity that go into every link. Burnt Bean Company – Seguin, TX  Finally, we visit Burnt Bean Company, the award-winning barbecue joint run by pitmasters Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland. Their Central Texas–style brisket, house-made sides, and legendary weekend lines have earned them national recognition and a loyal Texas following. Join us as we explore the flavors, techniques, and stories behind some of the most exciting food destinations in Texas. #TexasCountryReporter #TexasFood #TexasBBQ #SanAntonioEats #SeguinTX #CuredAtPearl #BurntBeanCompany #SausageSensei #TexasRestaurants #BBQLovers #FoodStories #Charcuterie #TexasCuisine 00:00 Cured 05:46 Sausage Sensei 12:15 Burnt Bean Company Cured Steve McHugh 306 Pearl Pkwy UNIT 101 San Antonio, TX 78215 Phone: (210) 314-3929 Website: curedatpearl.com Sausage Sensei Bill Dumas Seguin, TX Website: https://sausagesensei.com/ Burnt Bean Company Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland 108 S Austin St Seguin, TX 78155 Website: burntbeanco.com Tik Tok ► https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMR7EpeVw/ Facebook ►   / texascountryreporter   Instagram ►   / texascountryreporter   Texas Country Reporter 1997 12-06-2025