The BBQ Central Radio Show

I was joined by Oliver Ranch’s very own Carrie Oliver in the 2nd segment. Last time Carrie was on she gave us a great overview of her artisan beef company, but, tonight we took it to the next level. Carrie offered up some questions we can all ask out local meat purveyors in order to find out more about our meat. Carrie believes that we should all be able to track our meat from field to fork! She also explained how she finds her ranches to partner with and what criteria they need to meet in order to do business with Oliver Ranch. Please visit http://www.oliverranch.com for more info on Artisan Beef! Darin Hearn of D-Dogs BBQ Rub joined me in the 3rd segment. Darin has been selling his brands of bbq rubs and sauce for some time now and stopped by the show to tell us how he got in to the business. Darin also took the time to give us some real insight on the behind the scenes work it takes to get your rub finished, bottled and in to the stores. Darin has been a long time supporter of the show and it was a pleasure finally having him on! Visit his online store at http://www.ddogsbbq.com. Danielle from Diva Q won the 2 pack of Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce during the giveaway segment. Thanks to Tim down at Swamp Sauce for the prize this week! You can visit the Swamp Sauce website to pick up your own bottles at http://www.swampsauce.com I would like to thank the companies that sponsor the show! Please give them first shot when buying bbq & grilling items: The BBQ Guru: http://www.thebbqguru.com 800-288-GURU D-Dogs BBQ Rub: http://www.ddogsbbq.com Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce: http://www.swampsauce.com

I was joined by Ed “Fast Eddy Maurin in the 2nd segment. Eddy brought us up to speed on his new grill offering in to the market. He is looking at a March 2009 launch date and coming in at $1,895 retail. We also talked a little bit about his new relationship with the makers of the grill and his existing relationship with Cookshack. Cookshack makes the FEC line of cookers and they are working with Eddy on a new product as well…more info to be announced later. Eddy also shared his thoughts about the new scoring system in the KCBS instituted in 2008. Check out http://www.pelletcooker.com for more information. In the 3rd segment I was joined by the venerable Jaden Hair from http://www.steamykitchen.com. Jaden shared her technique on turning a choice cut of beef in to a “Gucci Prime steak. This method uses a lot of salt and is a great way to cut your meat costs at the butcher or market. I hope to have Jaden on as a recurring guest in future shows. Jerry from Georgia won the prize tonight. A 2 pack of Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce is heading his way ¦thanks to Tim for the prize tonight! Please visit http://www.swampsauce.com to pick yourself up a bottle or three right now! Rub from D-Dogs barbecue will be the prize for next week! Visit www.ddogsbbq.com THANKS TO THE SHOW SPONOSRS. PLEASE GIVE THEM FIRST CONSIDERATION WHEN BUYING BBQ AND GRILLING PRODUCTS! The BBQ Guru: http://www.thebbqguru.com Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce- http://www.swampsauce.com

I was joined by Chef Bradley Balch in the 2nd segment and we talked about his line of diabetic friendly bbq sauces. He explained how he got in to this business, how he focused on cutting down on the sodium and carbs, and how he was able to bring these sauces to market. If you know someone who really likes bbq sauce but cannot partake in it due to diabetes, please visit Bradleys website and hook up with his products! You wont be sorry! www.chefbradley.net In the 3rd segment I was joined by Terry Welch. Terry is the publisher of the new BBQ World Magazine that is in roll out right now. He talked about his experience as a competition cook and how that drove him and his wife to start this magazine up. It will range between 80-120 pages per issue and is distributed every other month (6 issues/yr). You can get your subscription at www.bbqworldmag.com and, upon your paid subscription, they will send you out the premiere issue at no cost to you! Ronnie from Texas won the 3 pack of sauce and the T-Shirt donated by Chef Bradley Balch. Thanks to Bradley for the prize! Next week we will be giving away BBQ Juice and Smokehouse Rub. Please visit the BBQ Central Show Sponsors: The BBQ Guru: www.thebbqguru.com Wolfe Rub BBQ Seasonings: www.wolferub.com Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce: www.swampsauce.com

I was joined by Eric Schuetzler, senior scientist for Kingsford product and process development. We talked at length about the new product they are bringing to market. The Competition Briquet! We talked about how it is made, ingredients, how it compares to the original Kingsford product and to other competitors in the market. We even took a few phone calls from the listening audience as well. Eric was a wealth of information and shared a lot of insight on what Kingsford is looking to do with the Competition Briquet offering. You can find out more about Kingsford and their products at www.kingsford.com Chris Lawrence won the sauce and rub donated by www.bbqjuice.com Head on over to their site and pick yourself up a bottle of both the rub and the sauce you won't be disappointed! And tell the the BBQ Central Show sent you!! Thanks to the show sponsors please support and shop here: The BBQ Guru: www.thebbqguru.com BBQ Juice: www.bbqjuice.com Wolfe Rub Seasonings: www.wolferub.com

I was joined by Bob Trudnak of The BBQ Guru company. This is by far one of the most innovative companies out there when it comes to barbecue and grilling. Not to mention, they were the very first sponsor of the BBQ Central Show! So, naturally they hold a special place in my heart! Bob talked about how the Guru was brought about, how it has evolved in to their Digi Q 2 model, their ProComm 4 wireless model and now their newest product the Cyber Q. The BBQ Guru also makes a very unique knockdown smoker called the Caldera not to mention a lot of other cool stuff to make your bbq and grilling life easier! Check them out at www.thebbqguru.com Harry DeHorse made his triumphant return back to the show…he was in Tampa for the Super Bowl. Harry says to bet heavy on the Steelers but was reluctant to give up any early thought about this year's crop of 3 year old thoroughbred horse that might be in the ring for triple crown contention. Bob from Washington state won the AWESOME prize pack donated by Blues BBQ Company. Check them out a www.bluesbbq.net Thanks to Steve for this very cool prize pack! www.bluesbbq.net hooked up Bob with a bottle of their pepper sauce, a bottle of their habanero reserve hot sauce AND a T-shirt! Pick up some of their stuff TODAY!

I was joined by Jack Waiboer of Common Interest BBQ Team and Russ Cornette of Smokin Coles BBQ Team. These two pit masters teach a competition cooking class with a few other guys in the Carolinas aptly named The Carolina Pit Masters class. What is unique about this class versus some others is twofold. First, after they are done cooking, they have qualified SCBA judges to taste the food and have Q&A with. Secondly, this team of teachers do these classes to benefit local charities in this case, they will be donating to the Shriners in Summerville, SC with their class on March 6th & 7th. Check them out at www.carolinapitmasters.com Russ Cornette also makes his own bbq sauce and bbq I suggest going to his site and picking some up. Visit www.smokincoles.com to find out more and to order! Phil White, professional game shoe winner won the sauce and rub tonight, which happened to be supplied by Smokin Coles. Russ has asked to donate some more sauce and rub in the future to other lucky winners! I also found time to talk a little bit about the competition briquette from Kingsford, talked about judging bias not only in barbecue competitions but in baseball Hall of Fame voting and reviewed Billy Bones Mild BBQ Sauce which can be found at www.billybonesbbq.com

Carrie Oliver, CEO and Founder of Oliver Ranch joined me to talk about Artisan Beef. Carrie started her quest to find the perfect steak more than 3 years ago...and has since launched her on-line market place www.oliverranch.com We talked at length about how the same cut of beef can vary in taste when raised in different regions of the country. She has partnered with some of the best artisan ranchers in the country who rasie their beef properly from start to...uh, slaughter! Please check out her website and grab a tasting pack of your own and experience for yourself how the same cut of beef can vary as much as grapes can when making wine. Thanks to Kell Phelps from www.bbqjuice.com for donating the prizes for the Free For All Segment.

Connie Rempe made a successful return in to The BBQ Central Show jungle to share 3 more of her favorite recipes. She was on just before Thanksgiving and her appearance was so successful, I have decided to make a monthly segment with her. If you would like to get a copy of these recipes please email the show at bbqcentralradio@gmail.com. In the 2nd segment I took calls and reaction on the Chicken Round Table from last week. I took a few phone calls as well as shared my thoughts about competition chicken in general. Rufus Brown won the Swamp Sauce in the Free For All Segment. Please visit www.swampsauce.com to pick up some for yourself!

I was finally able to finish off the 4 major competition meats tonight in the BBQ Round Table by covering chicken! Pit master of Uncle Bubba’s BBQ Kevin Tarazewski, owner of Q Barbeque and pit master of the Cool Smoke team Tuff Stone and pit master of the Pellet Envy cooking team Rod Gray joined me to talk about everything related to competition chicken. Segment one was dedicated to all of the pre-cook or preparation items, the second segment was dedicated to what happens during the cook and the third segment was what they did after the chicken was finished. I was also able to ask them specifically about “bite through” skin and if garnish should be voted in as “mandatory” for the rules of KCBS. This show has a tremendous amount of info in it and will help both the competitive bbq’er as well as the backyard cook! I would like to thank each of them for their willingness to come on and share their tips and techniques! Important links for Tuffy Stone: www.qbarbeque.com Important links for Rod Gray: www.pelletenvy.com and www.greased-lightning.com Important links for Kevin Tarazewski: www.thebbqcentral.com

I was joined by Brad Maffett…Brad has been recently diagnosed with testicular cancer. We talked about how he found it and everything that has happened since to include diagnosis, treatments and how he felt when the Doctor broke the news to him. In the 2

Dave talked about how bacon salt came to be, how they had to quit their jobs in order to run Bacon Salt and many other unique stories associated with this very popular seasoning! Visit www.baconsalt.com and www.baconnaise.com for all the info you need...oh yeah, BUY SOME!! YOU'LL LOVE IT!

I was joined by Eric Weinstein to talk about Kosher barbecue. Eric is an expert in this field having appeared on many radio stations in the Massachusetts area. He explained how the Kosher ways came to pass, what Kosher means, how to make sure something is Kosher and what the process is and what he barbecues in place of the almighty swine! You can check out his blog at www.criticalpalate.blogspot.com Fred Bernardo also made an appearance on the show. We gave away a bottle of his Tasty Licks BBQ Rub, which can be found at www.tastylicksbbq.com. Fred also talked about the popular items being sold out of his retail store this holiday season. You can find all of your bbq and grilling needs at www.fredsmusicandbbq.com The 4th Segment Free For All was furious…I gave away a 2 pack of Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce which can be found at www.swampsauce.com I also gave away a Billy Bones Goes Green Gift Pack to a lucky caller as well. You can pick one up for yourself at www.billybonesbbq.com

First show...background on the host, how he got in to barbecue and grilling and started to get in to what barbecue is and what grilling is...and what the difference is between the two. Also, a myriad of phone calls from a number of well-wishers from the BBQ Central Forum.

I was joined by barbecue great Chris Lilly tonight. We mainly talked about the new product that Kingsford has recently introduced in to the market. It is a combination lump charcoal and briquette rolled in to one. Chris and I have different views on the original Kingsford charcoal that is in the Blue and White bag…he likes it and I am not a big fan. However, I am looking forward to giving the new “Competition Briquette” a try…look for it in April of 2009. We also talked about his gig at the Greenbrier in West Virginia where he is one of 3 instructors of the BBQ Mastery class. He is also releasing his first go at a cookbook in March of 2009 as well. Last but not least, there is hope that a 3rd installment of the BBQ Challenge series will make it to TV sometime in mid 2009. Chris is very diverse and active in the barbecue community. In his spare time he is the main man at one of the best bbq joints in the country…Big Bob Gibson’s in Decatur, Alabama. www.bigbobgibsonbbq.com Other links for Chris: www.kingsford.com http://www.greenbrier.com/site/calendar-detail.aspx?cid=2350 The 4th segment free for all saw its fair share of winners…both coming out of the National BBQ News Forum, which can be found at www.barbecuenews.com Congrats to Phil for winning the Billy Bones goes green gift box ( www.billybonesbbq.com ) and Randy for winning the 2 pack of Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce ( www.swampsauce.com ) Both guys were from Alabama!

In the 2nd segment I was joined by Dr. BBQ Ray Lampe. We talked about the contest he is involved with that can win YOU a trip to the Fiesta Bowl. Check out www.theotherwhitemeat.com for all the details. Ray will also be making an appearance on the NFL Network pre-game show this Thursday night and will be promoting his book! Finally, Ray shared his very first award winning recipe which happened to be about turkey! In the 3rd segment Fred Bernardo joined me to talk about cooking a turkey on the BGE cooker. Fred also gave away some of his Tasty Licks Rub to a lucky caller. You can find out more about Fred at www.fredsmusicandbbq.com or www.tastylicksbbq.com 4th segment free for all was fast and furious...gave away a 2 pack of Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce AND a new give away...the Billy Bones goes Green gift pack. I?t includes sauce and rub, but it also breaks down to be completely consumed in your barbecue! Please visit www.swampsauce.com for Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce and www.billybonesbbq.com to see all of the items that Billy has to offer!!