Topic: Bbq

The local dining scene in Fredericksburg, Texas, is criticized for high prices that rival New York City, driven by a surge in tourism. Recommendations for value include Cabernet Grill, known for its 1800-degree steak preparation and sous-vide chicken, and Backwoods BBQ for Friday steak nights. The discussion highlights the "drinking barn" culture of local wineries and the rising cost of living in the Hill Country.

The "Tip of the Day" features a recommendation for the Masterbuilt 30-inch digital electric smoker as an affordable alternative to high-end pellet grills. The host describes it as a "cheat" for amateur cooks that allows for consistent low-and-slow results for pork butts and turkeys. The segment also mentions an accessory for "cold smoking" and provides resources for finding previous tips on the show's archive sites.

The formal knighting of several producers, including Loretta Vandenberg and Randy Carlson, is conducted with specific requests for the virtual roundtable. Accoutrements ranging from Texas Tempranillo to BBQ chicken are symbolically provided to the new honorees.

Alex Brewer is knighted as "Sir Ignite" of Ignite Films on his 33rd birthday. The segment features a satirical "bit part" script involving a store clerk in Portland. Discussion touches on North Carolina's reputation for barbecue and a specific Japanese BBQ sauce called Bachan's. A jingle featuring Kayleigh McEnany is played as requested.

Business owners and citizens in Toronto, London, and Buffalo are actively defying COVID-19 lockdown ordinances. Adamson BBQ in Etobicoke reopened in protest of restaurant restrictions, while a crowd at Speakers' Corner in the UK successfully used chanting to force police to retreat. In Buffalo, New York, business owners confronted health officials and sheriffs on private property, demanding they show the specific laws being enforced.

A discussion about a dinner party featuring "mutton and mead" leads to a debate over the difference between lamb and mutton. John C. Dvorak explains that mutton is older sheep meat with a distinct, often unpleasant smell due to the fat. Adam Curry recommends smoking lamb over mesquite or pecan wood to eliminate the "muttony" flavor, noting that BBQ is a "religion" in Texas.

A listener criticizes Marco Rubio's representation of the Hispanic community. A Salt Lake City producer promotes his Kickstarter project for Southern-style barbecue sauces. The hosts decline a percentage of the Kickstarter funds but express interest in sampling the product.