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THE VAULT

Where Steel Meets Fire, Technique Meets Soul

Welcome to The Vault

This is where we store the foundation techniques — the building blocks every serious cook needs to master. Inside, you'll find select recipes, core methods, and essential knowledge from 30+ years in professional kitchens.

No fluff. No filler. Just the fundamentals that separate masters from weekend warriors. Consider this your starting point — the real action happens in the Pitmaster Club.

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PROVEN. PRECISION. PLATED.

These Are The Techniques That Separate Masters From Weekend Warriors.

Not backyard guesses. Not influencer fluff. Just real, restaurant-tested techniques built on 30+ years of professional experience — forged in fire and proven under pressure.

This is where professional technique meets live-fire mastery. From foundation BBQ to chef-level execution worthy of the pass, every recipe here is tested, refined, and taught with purpose.

Whether you're here to master fundamentals, expand your blade skills, or tap into the 100+ recipe library that's becoming our cookbook series — this is where legends begin.

We're not just following recipes. We're building mastery.

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FOUNDATION MEMBERS GET MORE

Foundation Mastery That Builds Champions

Monthly exclusive recipes, professional techniques, and foundation skills that separate weekend warriors from fire masters. Here's what FOUNDATION members receive every month.

FOUNDATION VOL. 1

Perfect Burger Blend Ratios

The 80/20 rule that actually works. Professional kitchen techniques that guarantee perfect burgers every time. This foundation technique builds confidence that makes everything else possible.

Featured Technique: The Secret Ingredient

The game-changer: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce per pound. Mix gently into meat (don't overwork). Adds umami depth without overpowering the beef flavor.

Working the line in a high-volume kitchen taught me that temperature control separates cooks from chefs...

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Get this complete foundation technique plus monthly recipes for just $10/month.

Access 24-hour early gear drops, $10 off $100+ orders, and community support from fellow foundation builders.

Cancel anytime, but once you see what real technique mastery looks like, you won't want to.

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FOUNDATION VOL. 4

The Asado Spectacular

Grilled Peach, Prosciutto and Burrata Crostini. Argentine fire culture meets foundation technique. The perfect introduction to sophisticated live-fire cooking that builds toward mastery.

Featured Technique: The Bread Secret

Rubbing grilled bread with raw garlic while it's still warm infuses flavor without overwhelming. The heat activates the garlic oils perfectly.

Walk through Buenos Aires at sunset and you'll find street vendors grilling stone fruit over small fires...

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Access complete Argentine techniques plus 100+ professional recipes in the FOUNDATION library.

Monthly foundation recipes, early access to gear drops, equipment discounts, and direct access to Chef Mike's 25+ years of professional experience.

This is where legends begin. Foundation mastery that builds champions.

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Real Transformation. Real Results.

" NY Fire & Steel Academy has changed my BBQ experience. I am confident and willing to take risks when I cook. The step-by-step instructions is exactly what I need in order to build my skills in front of the grill. The Fire & Steel Academy restored my faith in outdoor grilling. So straight forward. I'm ready to host in my own backyard. Get involved!
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Real ones know:
The fire's just the beginning.

If you found this page, it's not by accident. You came through the smoke — through reels, through heat, through moments that hit different. You saw the edge. You felt that this was more than backyard BBQ.

This is where it gets serious. Where fire meets focus. Where real technique takes over.

You've seen the foundation recipes. You've glimpsed what FOUNDATION members get every month. You understand that this isn't about following someone else's recipe — this is about building the skills that make every cook better.

The Vault wasn't built for clicks. It was built for cooks who want to sharpen their skill, elevate their plate, and cook like it actually matters.

You're here now. So step in.

Join FOUNDATION for $10/month. Get the foundation techniques that build champions. Cancel anytime, but once you see what real technique mastery looks like, you won't want to.

The fire's waiting.

The fire's just the beginning.