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BBQ with Franklin
Fire & Smoke
Season 1
Episode 5
When you’re cooking with fire, you’d better have good wood. Aaron covers the major types of wood used in Texas BBQ, gives some tips on building a fire, and shows a twist on using smoke for more than cooking meat.
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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.