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BBQ with Franklin
Brisket
Season 1
Episode 1
Learn how the brisket became a popular centerpiece of Central Texas BBQ. Hear from legends of Texas BBQ plus be guided through a step-by-step brisket cook experiment using three different methods..
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24:22
Aaron gives a “Meat 101” lesson, plus how to work with a butcher on great beef rib cuts.
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24:18
Aaron finds he’s not in Texas anymore when he competes at a BBQ competition.
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24:57
Get a lesson in cooking “cowboy style” with direct heat and meat.
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24:57
Embark on a BBQ journey of chicken and regional sauces.
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24:14
Explore the building blocks of BBQ: wood and fire.