Austin woman marks one year on journey to become pitmaster
Austin woman marks one year on journey to become pitmaster
Eliana Gutierrez was made pitmaster’s apprentice to Miguel Vidal at Valentina’s Tex Mex Barbeque on her 20th birthday in April 2020.
AUSTIN, Texas - One year ago this week an Austin woman was placed on a path to become one of the youngest female pitmasters in the United States.
Eliana Gutierrez was made pitmaster’s apprentice to Miguel Vidal at Valentina’s Tex Mex Barbeque on her 20th birthday in April 2020. I understand it’s a little different to have a 21-year-old girl smoking like 40 briskets and serving them up. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t take a big toll on me like mentally to push through that. But at the same time, I’ve been doing it for a good reason. said Gutierrez.