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Restaurant & Catering Industry News
6 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
That First Charcoal Cook: What Reddit Taught Me and What It Got Wrong
Backyard charcoal questions show up constantly online. Here's what actually matters for your first cook — and what ch...
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What Competition Chicken Taught Me About Running a Commercial Kitchen
Lessons from 30 years on the competition circuit that apply directly to restaurant and catering BBQ production.
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That First Overnight Pork Shoulder: What Actually Happens When You Stop Checking Every Hour
Earl recounts his first real overnight pork shoulder cook and breaks down what most operators get wrong about low and...
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Your Smoker Did Its Job — Now Don't Ruin the Meat Before It Reaches the Customer
How to protect smoked meat quality through packaging, holding temps, and delivery logistics for online ordering opera...
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Eric Dale's Pastry Program Proves What's Possible When Your Smoke Game Is Dialed
Denver pastry chef Eric Dale is pushing smoked desserts into fine dining territory. Here's what commercial operators ...
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What Your Health Inspector Actually Cares About (And What They Don't)
22 years of service calls taught me what gets BBQ operations shut down. Here's how to pass inspections without the pa...
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