BBQandTech

BBQandTech

By Chris Ashley and Rod SimmonsTechnologyEducationArtsHow ToFood
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BBQandTech episodes

  • 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. 


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    45 min
  • 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. 


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    37 min
  • Global Spice Adventure to Crafting Perfect Rubs

    This show took many twists and turns from making your own rubs, managing heat in your rub, quality mortar and pestle, and so many more topics. One of the key topics we most enjoyed is slowly sample the rub you are trying to build so you can get the profile dialed in so it is perfect for you. 


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    51 min
  • 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. 


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    43 min
  • Burger blends and beyond for a culinary masterpiece

     In this episode, we're diving into a rich blend of brisket, short rib, and chuck. While Chris boasts an impressive home meat grinder, we've stepped it up a notch with the mighty Cabela's 1 HP meat grinder.


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    45 min
  • Smoked Meatball Experiment: Oven-Cooked vs. Direct Smoked

    As we kick off Season 5 of the BBQ and Tech Podcast, Chris and Rod embark on a culinary journey with smoked meatballs, each taking a unique approach. Rod opted to begin with oven-cooking, aiming to set a moisture and texture standard that would hold up even when transitioned to the smoker. On the other hand, Chris dove straight into smoking, exclusively using beef, whereas Rod blended both pork and beef.


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    49 min
  • Sizzling Smoke and Tech Talk with Marcus McNac of Crimson Creek Smokehouse

    This is a mouthwatering journey through the world of barbeque. Marcus has spent a lifetime perfecting the art of barbeque, starting in Lawton, Oklahoma. His experience and passion for barbeque, from working alongside his dad at a juke joint to competing in prestigious BBQ competitions. 


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    1 hr 6 min
  • Starting a Food Truck with Bangin' BBQ Pitmaster Chris Patterson

    We have a special guest who runs a pop-up food truck. Chris Patterson is the owner of Bangin BBQ, a North Carolina-style BBQ truck where he creates his delicious BBQ dishes. For Chris, BBQ is not just a passion, but a family business that he learned from his father at a young age.


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    58 min

About BBQandTech

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BBQandTECH is an energetic dive into all facets of how technology is being used to make everyone’s favorite cookout food, Bar-B-Que. Hosted by lifelong friends, Chris Ashley and Rod Simmons who share…