SCS 075 | Choosing Knives, Grills, BBQs & Smokers!

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.

RELATED RESOURCES

• SCS 001 | Culinary Knife Skills
• Culinary Knifes Skills Video Index
• Tormek T4 Knife Sharpener
• Wicked Edge Knife Sharpener
• Chef Jacob's Favorite Utility Knife
• How to Choose a Cooking Technique
• Greg Rempe Interview
• Malcom Reed Interview
• Meathead Interview
• Max Good Interview

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