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March 30, 2021 63 mins

In this episode of The Stella Culinary School Podcast, picking out knives, and what to consider when purchasing a smoker, BBQ, or grill this summer. And YES, by popular demand, this episode now has time stamps!

INTRODUCTION

  • 00:00:00 - My Standard Charming Introduction. A Must Watch!

SEGMENT ONE - WHAT KNIVES DO YOU NEED?

  • 00:02:07 - What knives should you buy?
  • 00:04:10 - Carbon Steel vs. Stainless Steel Knives
  • 00:07:00 - Knives Chef Jacob uses on the daily.
  • 00:09:00 - Cutting tomatoes with a bread knife (shame, shame, shame!)
  • 00:09:30 - What bread knives you actually need.
  • 00:11:35 - How to pick out a bread knife
  • 00:12:30 - The Importance of a knife sharpener.
  • 00:19:34 - Double Bevel Knives
  • 00:23:37 - Best Chef Knives for Small & Large Hands 00:25:41 - What size knife is recommended
  • 00:27:52 - Why knife companies offer free sharpening.
  • 00:29:53 - End Segment

SEGMENT TWO - PICKING OUR BBQS, GRILLS & SMOKERS

  • 00:30:00 - What grills / smokers do you really need?
    • Smoking vs Grilling. Tough vs Tender
  • 00:34:35 - Chefs Recommended First Grill / BBQ
    • Why Weber Kettles are Awesome!
  • 00:36:15 - Issues with Weber Kettles & Komodo Cookers 00:39:45 - Off set smokers / Stick burners
  • 00:42:26 - Pellet Poopers
  • 00:44:00 - The Case for Pellet Smokers
  • 00:45:54 - Gas Grills
  • 00:50:39 - The Best Way to Cook a Ribeye Steak!
  • Demoralize your culinary nemesis!
  • 00:54:21 - More charming rambling and stuff.

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