BBQ With Franklin, produced by KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, proves that barbecue doesn’t have to be complicated and it doesn’t take a lot of specialized equipment. In this 11 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.
Episode 1: The Brisket
In this first episode of BBQ with Franklin, we go straight to the important stuff: the meat. Continue
Episode 2: Ribs, Part 1
Learn how to trim and season pork spare ribs for the smoker. Continue
Episode 3: Ribs, Part 2
Your ribs are trimmed and seasoned, now what? Continue
Episode 4: The Smoker
Before you put the brisket on, Aaron explains how to modify and season your smoker. Continue
Episode 5: The Payoff
Aaron Franklin explains the telltale characteristics of a finished brisket. Continue
Episode 6: The Cook
Your brisket is trimmed, seasoned and the fire is ready to go. Now what? Continue
Episode 7: The Wood
What types of wood work best for which types of meats? Continue
Episode 8: Thanksgiving, Part 1
Learn how to brine and smoke a turkey with Aaron Franklin. Continue
Episode 9: Thanksgiving, Part 2
Stacy Franklin shares a couple recipes that go perfectly with a smoked turkey. Continue
Episode 10: Thanksgiving, Part 3
How to tell when your turkey is finished plus make a beautiful gravy with smoked butter. Continue
Episode 11: Pulled Pork
Aaron shares the secrets of TEXAS-style pulled pork. Continue
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