BBQ with Franklin: Cooking the Perfect Brisket

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Lecture 1
Introducing
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Introducing "BBQ with Franklin"
Barbecue doesn't have to be complicated and it doesn't take a lot of specialized equipment. In this 8 episode instructional web series, BBQ nerd Aaron Franklin explains the steps beginning to end in creating delicious barbecue in your backyard. Learn how to modify an off-the-rack smoker for optimal success. Find out why the type of wood you choose is important and how to build a fire. Discover the correct temperature for smoking meats and why the way you slice a finished brisket is so important.
Lecture 2
BBQ with Franklin: The Brisket
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BBQ with Franklin: The Brisket
FULL EPISODE! Aaron dives even deeper in the world of Brisket. Watch Now! - http://video.klru.tv/video/2365494916/

In this first episode of BBQ with Franklin we go straight to the important stuff: the meat. Find out what you should look for when choosing a brisket to smoke, how it should be trimmed and Aaron reveals his age old recipe for seasoning.

Music:
"Greenville Girl"
(Keyton/Makowski)
Vox/Bass - Solid Gold Makowski
Drums/ Rusty ole' Milkcan - Kory Cook
Bari Sax/Barnyard Skronk - Thad Scott
Guitar/Dobro/Barnyard Skronk - Big Jeff
Recorded/mixed by Dale X Allen
Licorice Tree Records, 2008
Lecture 3
BBQ with Franklin: The Cook
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BBQ with Franklin: The Cook
Your brisket is trimmed, seasoned and the fire is ready to go. Now what? Pull up a chair and let Professor Franklin take you to class and learn about fire management, optimal cooking temperature, wrapping, and why you should beware of the stall.

Music:
"Greenville Girl"
(Keyton/Makowski)
Vox/Bass - Solid Gold Makowski
Drums/ Rusty ole' Milkcan - Kory Cook
Bari Sax/Barnyard Skronk - Thad Scott
Guitar/Dobro/Barnyard Skronk - Big Jeff
Recorded/mixed by Dale X Allen
Licorice Tree Records, 2008
Lecture 4
BBQ with Franklin: The Payoff
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BBQ with Franklin: The Payoff
Aaron Franklin explains the telltale characteristics of a finished brisket, when and why you'd wrap your brisket, how long to let it rest and how to slice your masterpiece. And if you're one of *those* who like the sauce, learn a basic Texas sauce to serve alongside your meat.

Music:
"Greenville Girl"
(Keyton/Makowski)
Vox/Bass - Solid Gold Makowski
Drums/ Rusty ole' Milkcan - Kory Cook
Bari Sax/Barnyard Skronk - Thad Scott
Guitar/Dobro/Barnyard Skronk - Big Jeff
Recorded/mixed by Dale X Allen
Licorice Tree Records, 2008
Lecture 5
BBQ with Franklin Outtakes: Brisket
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BBQ with Franklin Outtakes: Brisket
Your first bite of a brisket is the most memorable one and Aaron Franklin has an idea of what helps you cherish that tender moment.

Watch Full Episodes: http://video.klru.tv/program/bbq-franklin/
Lecture 6
BBQ with Franklin Outtakes: Patience
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BBQ with Franklin Outtakes: Patience
http://video.klru.tv/video/2365518630/ ~ Full episode with tips and tricks for cookin' with patience

With a lot of time and a few mistakes, Aaron Franklin and John Markus have learned from personal experience that patience is truly a virtue.
Lecture 7
BBQ with Franklin: Brisket Wrap Test
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BBQ with Franklin: Brisket Wrap Test
http://video.klru.tv/video/2365494916/ - watch the full episode!!

There are many variables that go in to making BBQ, but you can only change one thing at a time. Check out the results of Aaron's brisket wrap test.
Lecture 8
BBQ with Franklin: The Wood
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BBQ with Franklin: The Wood
What types of wood work best for which types of meats? Aaron describes characteristics and wood strategies for your optimal smoke.

This episode sponsored by Austin Food & Wine Festival.

Video of wood shot on location at Harley's Firewood. Thanks Harley!

Music:
"Greenville Girl"
(Keyton/Makowski)
Vox/Bass - Solid Gold Makowski
Drums/ Rusty ole' Milkcan - Kory Cook
Bari Sax/Barnyard Skronk - Thad Scott
Guitar/Dobro/Barnyard Skronk - Big Jeff
Recorded/mixed by Dale X Allen
Licorice Tree Records, 2008
Lecture 9
BBQ with Franklin: Fig Sauce
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BBQ with Franklin: Fig Sauce
Searching for a new sauce? Try Aaron's fig sauce recipe year-round, and if your kitchen is well-stocked, you'll only need to buy the figs!
Lecture 10
BBQ with Franklin: The Smoker
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BBQ with Franklin: The Smoker
Before you put the brisket on, Aaron explains how to modify and season your smoker.

Music:
"Greenville Girl"
(Keyton/Makowski)
Vox/Bass - Solid Gold Makowski
Drums/ Rusty ole' Milkcan - Kory Cook
Bari Sax/Barnyard Skronk - Thad Scott
Guitar/Dobro/Barnyard Skronk - Big Jeff
Recorded/mixed by Dale X Allen
Licorice Tree Records, 2008
Lecture 11
Cooking Homemade Beef Jerky
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Cooking Homemade Beef Jerky
http://video.klru.tv/video/2365518634/ - full episode on direct heat and mesquite BBQ

Lookin' for a quick and easy way to preserve your beef? In this segment, Aaron Franklin shows you how to make your own delicious beef jerky. Whether you're out on the trail or in need of an on-the-go snack, this smoked beef jerky recipe will satisfy the most intense meat cravings.
Lecture 12
Fred Fontaine
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Fred Fontaine
http://video.klru.tv/video/2365518636/ - Full episode on Pickin' beef and more tips from Wayne Mueller

Fred Fontaine was and still is a BBQ legend in Central Texas. As Wayne Mueller tells us in this episode, he was the first pitmaster to look at a naked piece of brisket and dress it up with the same wrapping process Aaron Franklin uses today.
Lecture 13
Livin' in Hominy
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Livin' in Hominy
http://video.klru.tv/video/2365518634/ ~ Full episode on "cowboy style" BBQing and other Texas traditions

You might not be familiar with hominy and, even you are, this ranch style way of cooking will enlighten your mind and your taste buds. Aaron Franklin learns the step-by-step process from Tom Perini, owner of Perini Ranch.
Lecture 14
The Future of BBQ
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The Future of BBQ
Today we're talking about techniques, trends and meats. Aaron Franklin chats with Daniel Vaughn, Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor about what the future holds for the craft of BBQ.
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