BBQ with Franklin

S1 E1 - Brisket

Learn how the brisket became a popular centerpiece of Central Texas BBQ. Hear from legends of Texas BBQ plus be guided through a step-by-step brisket cook experiment using three different methods.

May 22, 2015 • 30m

S1 E2 - Sausage

Sausage, often a BBQ afterthought is now finding reason to take center plate. Aaron makes sausage from scratch and visits some folks who are pushing the boundaries of artisan sausage making.

May 29, 2015 • 30m

S1 E3 - Whole Hog

Learn the steps that go into a whole hog cook from beginning to end. Aaron walks us through the process of building a cinder block pit, learns about pig breeds and throws a party in his backyard.

Jun 5, 2015 • 30m

S1 E4 - The Pits

Aaron takes a deep-dive into the realm of BBQ pits, as personal as they are functional. Explore different types of smokers from those at the roots of Texas BBQ to the kinds bought in stores. Aaron builds a smoker out of a 250 gallon propane tank.

Jun 12, 2015 • 30m

S1 E5 - Fire & Smoke

When you’re cooking with fire, you’d better have good wood. Aaron covers the major types of wood used in Texas BBQ, gives some tips on building a fire, and shows a twist on using smoke for more than cooking meat.

Jun 19, 2015 • 30m

S1 E6 - Poultry & Sauce

Aaron takes us to a Texas BBQ joint where they cook their chicken in a unique way and then teaches us how to make sauce from scratch. Meanwhile, John Markus takes us on a whirlwind tour of the regional sauces of America.

Jun 26, 2015 • 30m

S1 E7 - Direct Heat & Mesquite

Aaron gets a lesson in cooking “cowboy style”, in a way that combines traditional BBQ skills with the grill. Then go behind the scenes at a big city BBQ joint in Dallas and learn their unique take on Texas traditions.

Jul 3, 2015 • 30m

S1 E8 - Competition

Aaron travels to a BBQ cook-off competition in Kansas with his father-in-law, going way outside his comfort zone.

Jul 10, 2015 • 30m

S1 E9 - Picking Beef

Aaron tours Texas to research and then cook some beef ribs. After a butchering and anatomy class in College Station, Texas, he receives some tips from a legendary Central Texas BBQ family.

Jul 17, 2015 • 30m

S1 E10 - Leftovers

Aaron sends out a little leftover brisket to some chefs around Austin to see how they are inspired by brisket. We end with a taste test that turns into a party.

Jul 24, 2015 • 30m