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In this episode of BBQ and Tech, hosts Rod Simmons and Chris Ashley dive deep into the essential tech gadgets that keep the barbecue game strong.
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Welcome to Season 7 of the BBBQ and Tech Podcast! After a long hiatus, we're back with Episode 1, where we dive into the smoky world of barbecue and the tech behind it. I'm your host, Rod Simmons, joined by pit master extraordinaire and now full-time barbecue professional, Chris Ashley.
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This week episode expands a discussion of weather it is time to consider more commercial tech for making great BBQ
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In this week’s BBQandTECH episode, Chris delves into the switch to fat side down. Find out why he made the change and also here some of the benefits he is seeing.
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In this week’s BBQ podcast episode, Chris delves into the challenges encountered while smoking brisket for the food truck—no surprise, there were plenty of BBQ-related hurdles!
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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 into an opportunity to pursue his passion for food and technology, blending them into a unique business venture.
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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.
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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.
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The first attempt at smoking brisket was nothing short of catastrophic, largely owing to fatigue and a series of misjudgments, alongside a problem with the ThermoWorks Signals Thermometer and temperature controller.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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A social media video inspired us to smoke beef short ribs this week. We picked up the ribs from our local butcher and removed the bones. We trimmed the meat and cleaned one of the bones.
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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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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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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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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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