Founder, Butcher & BBQ Specialist at Turn Left at Albuquerque
Glenn Dumbrell is the pitmaster and butcher behind Turn Left at Albuquerque, with over 40 years of hands-on experience in meatcraft. He started out as a butcher’s apprentice in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs and went on to co-found Char Char Char Butchers in Parkdale – one of Australia’s first butchers to specialise in low and slow BBQ.
Since then, Glenn has hosted BBQ masterclasses, judged at Meatstock, and taken part in international events like Brazil’s Churrascada festival. He’s also teamed up with some of the world’s most respected pitmasters, including Tuffy Stone and Sterling Smith.
These days, Glenn shares his experience through product reviews, guides, and BBQ content designed to help everyday Aussies lift their game at the grill. Whether you’re just starting out or already chasing that perfect bark, Glenn’s here to make your next cook better. Check out his articles below.
Want to learn more about Glenn’s story? Read the full backstory here.
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