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S6 E1: BBQandTech Going Mobile

Chris’s journey from a corporate America position to launching his own food truck and catering service, BBQ and Tech, is a compelling story of resilience, passion, and the power of networking. After facing the tough reality of being laid off, Chris didn’t let his circumstances define his future. Instead, he turned a moment of adversity…

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S5 E12: Tips for using an OffSet BBQ Smoker with Kevin Wheeler

Meet our special guest, seasoned BBQ Pitmaster Kevin Wheeler, who’s been mastering the art of smoking on his 48-inch Lang reverse flow offset smoker for an impressive 14 years. Ahead of our first offset smoke on the Old Country Brazos, Chris and I sought Kevin’s expert advice to avoid any rookie mistakes. Kevin’s journey began…

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S5 E11: Mastering Large BBQ Smoke with 18 Racks of Ribs

In this podcast episode, we tackled the formidable task of smoking 18 racks of ribs, debunking the 3-2-1 rib method as pure myth. Our first decision centered around whether to apply a dry rub to some ribs and wrap others for a wet treatment. Chris ultimately opted for a split of 9 dry and 9…

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S5 E11: Mastering Large BBQ Smoke with 18 Racks of Ribs
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S5 E10: The Brisket Comeback Story

Either a Brisket disaster or the greatest recovery when all the Briskets are charred. Thanks to Mason Dixon BBQ we got our hands on the Old Country Cabinet-Style Gravity Feed Smoker. The smoker is a unit they leverage for training classes and they provided it to us as a free loaner to review the smoker….

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S5 E10: The Brisket Comeback Story
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S5 E9: Cost-Conscious Approach to Your Next BBQ

In today’s show, we’ve got a tasty recap of our smoked chicken and waffles adventure. Then, Chris opens up about a childhood experience that’s left him averse to surprises. Following that, Rod unveils his plans for a delicious fajita dinner. And finally, we dive into the heart of the episode. Feeding a family or hosting…

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S5 E9: Cost-Conscious Approach to Your Next BBQ
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S5 E8: Lessons from Pork Belly to Chicken and Waffles

In this episode, we delve into our culinary adventures, exploring the valuable lessons we’ve learned while experimenting with smoked pork belly in various styles and taking a closer look at the intriguing world of smoked chicken and waffles. Our challenge lies in achieving the perfect contrast between the traditional fried chicken and waffles and their…

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S5 E7: Pork Belly Experiment Brisket vs. Burnt Ends

Chris was shopping at Costco when he saw a delicious-looking pork belly. He decided to try making it with a new seasoning and technique, inspired by our recent conversations. He decided to treat half the pork belly like a brisket and the other half like traditional burnt ends. The end result was incredibly juicy and…

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S5 E7: Pork Belly Experiment Brisket vs. Burnt Ends
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S5 E6: Global Spice Adventure to Crafting Perfect Rubs

Today, we’re joined by Gabriel, a spice connoisseur from Spice and Tea Exchange. Having grown up as a military child, Gabriel had the unique opportunity to explore spice markets worldwide, in countries including Japan, Korea, Germany, and Greece, among others. These global adventures during his childhood have profoundly influenced his extensive knowledge and deep passion…

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S5 E6: Global Spice Adventure to Crafting Perfect Rubs
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S5 E5: Backyard Pitmaster Is Almost A Hero

In this episode, Chris kicks things off with a comical tale of his attempt to rescue a stranded Tesla driver—a story where the hero isn’t exactly as heroic as you’d think. Then, Rod shares his experience making Italian meatballs for the second time, revealing the three key adjustments that finally led to the perfect texture….

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S5 E5: Backyard Pitmaster Is Almost A Hero
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S5 E4: Smoked Chili For Meat Lovers and Vegetarians

At the heart of every tantalizing chili lies its robust body – it’s what differentiates a hearty chili from a mere soup. In today’s episode, we’re diving into two distinct chili variations. First, we’ve got a treat for all you carnivores: a chili enriched with sumptuous smoked meat. And for our vegetarian friends who never…

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S5 E4: Smoked Chili For Meat Lovers and Vegetarians
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