Whatcha Drinkin Whatcha Smokin

In this episode we get down to pickin' some bones with each other as we hit on our various BBQ preferences. Special guest Jim Nickoli adds his two cents while Henry and Greg go at it! Listen in and, whether you agree or disagree, leave us a comment so we know what yours are! Keep smokin and keep it real!

In this episode Greg does something he's never done before and Henry's memories go back to early BBQ times! Mesquite is a wood used heavily in some areas, and almost unheard of in others. Join us to see how Greg overcame his reluctance to use Mesquite wood, and hear Henry talk about how Mesquite was key part of his early BBQ days. Mesquite is the lore of some great BBQ, and not only did we talk about how we made this work, we brought some along for a taste test! Give a listen, let us know what your experiences are with Mesquite and how you like to do your Q with it!

In this episode we ALL dive in! Special guest speakers Jim, Jackson, and Stephanie join Greg and Henry to really enhance the discussion about what our favorite BBQ sides are! A big shout out to the listener who suggested this topic (he's Greg's brother-in-law... hey at least someone listens!)! But seriously, if you're listening, and if you have any sides that we forgot about, let us know in the comments and we'll get it mentioned in an upcoming podcast. Keep drinking, keep smoking!

In this episode we have a special guest, Jackson Bass, who, for the first time in his life, made some BBQ! He BBQ-ed some pork shoulder on a traditional offset smoker, with nothing more than wood, a couple thermometers, and a lot of patience and vigilance! This proves that you don't need an expensive smoker, or rely on pellet smoker controls, to make great Q! Jackson was generous and brought us some samples of his pulled pork and in Henry's own words, the BBQ was "damn good!" Give this a listen, and let us know how your first experience was.

In this episode we discuss the traditional low and slow method versus going hot and fast! Both of these methods can produce some great "Q" but you have to be aware of how each method affects the meat. You can get great BBQ both ways, but there's gives and takes. So give it a listen and give us your comments, and tell us what your experiences are!

In this episode we have a special guest, Kraig Horomanski, who is going to tell us about a fantastic method for introducing some flavor known as Reverse Marinading! Kraig has dialed in a recipe for pork tenderloin, but the method can be applied to all kinds of meats! Give this one a listen, and let us know what you think, and if you have any experiences and/or recipes that could give us all a good head start to creating this kind of BBQ! Kraig was also generous and brought us a sample! Absolutely fantastic!

In this episode, as Greg contemplates building his dream Rack Shack, he and Henry talk about some of the things you need to consider when constructing a BBQ shack, or shanty. There's a lot of folks who have already built some really nice ones, so give a listen and if you have ideas, or want to share what you've done, leave those in the comments!

In this episode Greg contemplates getting a pellet smoker (yes! we never thought it could happen either!) The question is, which one? Listen in as he talks about the ones that appeal to him and why. He's gonna pull the trigger soon so give your input now and stay tuned for what happens next!

In this episode we're going to dive into the Pork Should teeth first to understand some of the good parts of this amazing piece of meat! These are things that the competition guys are keenly aware of, and that many of us backyard BBQ-ers are not necessarily tuned in to. Give a listen, hopefully get a bit of knowledge and, if you are an expert on this subject, please comment and help us all learn!

In this episode we have guest host Dan Collins join us, and Jim, our very own "Paul Schaeffer" sound-guy now has a microphone! Unfortunately Henry could not make this recording, so Dan, Jim and I sat down with a few cold ones and talked about why smoking meat tastes so good! If you think that smoking meat is a waste of time and you can get equally as good ribs from the oven, then you definitely want to listen to this one. And even if you are a dedicated master of the pit, you will want listen and maybe pick up a science tidbit or two!

In this episode Greg and Henry discuss the flavors of BBQ sauces from various regions across the United States. BBQ sauce is just one element of building the flavor profile in BBQ and it's flavors can be just as diverse as the rubs we might use. Although this episode is not necessarily comprehensive in terms of everything that may be out there, it should give you a pretty good generalized overview of the flavors across America. Greg also shares some of his own BBQ recipes that are based on some of his regional favorites!

We can't believe that the end of the year is here! It's gone by really fast but we've made some good BBQ in between! To cap off the year, we're going to go into a little more specifics on what we did with the venison that we taste-tested in the previous episode, so you don't miss anything. And then we're going to talk about some delicious Christmas turkey that we did! Y'all listen in and don't be shy about adding your own comments, we're always open to new ideas! Happy New Year!

In this episode Greg smokes the back-straps from a deer he harvested and brings the results in to sample! We also welcome back a special guest, Bob Dickman, manager at The Southern Growl and certified Advanced Cicerone. Bob helps sample the venison and uses his in-depth knowledge and experience in beer pairing to give us some great insight as to the types of beers that pair well with this unique BBQ! Give us a listen and, as always, let us know your experiences.

Join us as we take a little break from tending the fire and talk about the history of BBQ! Folks have debated grilling, versus smoking, versus BBQ for a long time, and in this episode you get to hear us wrangle about what it means to us. BBQ in America has become a culture in itself, so give a listen, and then let us know what you think about it!

If you listened to our initial podcast called "Why Listen To Us?!?" then you heard a little bit about our humble beginnings, and what we thought we might do with this podcast. In this episode, after putting out some episodes talking about fundamentals, general BBQ discussion, some specialty topics and taste testing, we'll give you a synopsis of what we've done, and, with a little more clarity, what we will continue to do! Come on the BBQ journey with us!

In this episode we're going to give you some tips on putting some great turkey on the table for the holidays! It's actually quite easy to smoke a turkey (or a whole chicken) and keep it delicious and juicy. This also frees up the oven for making some of the other sides. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Better yet, give it a try and let us know how it came out! Happy Holidays!

In this episode we're going to be talking about one of the preeminent pieces of meat that people love to BBQ, and love to eat... Brisket! There's a mystique around Brisket, and everyone knows that Texas has set the bar for it, no question. But if you think that making Brisket is beyond your capabilities, give us a listen, and think again! We've made some great Brisket and you can too!

You've heard us talk about flavor profiling and layering in previous episodes. In this episode Henry and Greg bring in their own experimental ribs for taste-testing! There's different flavor profiles on each, and then the choice of sauce and beer is enough to tantalize your taste-buds and send you into sensory overload! Give it a listen and let us know in the comments if you have any experiences along these lines that you can share!

In this episode, and since we've already talked about pork ribs, we're going to talk about all the other parts of the pig that you can turn into tasty BBQ! It just might change the way you look at some meats the next time you're at the butcher counter. So give a listen, and hopefully you'll get an idea or two for your next cook!

In this episode were going to discuss smoking chicken wings and the various ways you can cook them and make them the best damn wings you've ever eaten! There's a multitude of ways you can do it, so give a listen, try some ideas out, and let us know in the comments what you like!