Chef Brandon Lassiter knows that delicious food doesn’t have to be fancy. Don’t get it wrong: He certainly knows how to cook fancy food. After all, his background in classic French culinary techniques started with stints at high-end restaurants. For the last three years, though, Lassiter has focused on one thing and one thing only: making damn good BBQ.⁠ ⁠ “I’ve figured out what works, in terms of style and seasonings and how much salt and pepper,” says the 34-year-old chef. “Now I can just look at a brisket and know, based on how thick or thin it is, how much I need to vary the temperature of the smoker. It’s all based on experience.”⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Click the link in bio to read more about the new Proof.⁠ ⁠ 🖊️ Katie Bigam Kaput⁠ 📸 Kaitlin Walsh⁠ ⁠ #ProofBBQ #FoodinCLE #ClevelandRestaurants #Ohio #InTheCLE #Cleveland