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Hell Yeah...Aaron won!!

cazzy
cazzy Posts: 9,136
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I thought about not posting this because Aaron Franklin doesn't cook on an egg.  :tongue: 

Freaking huge...Aaron won a James Beard award tonight.  This is huge for barbecue and for Texas.  Well deserved!

http://dining.blog.austin360.com/2015/05/04/aaron-franklin-wins-james-beard-award-for-best-chef-southwest/
Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    cazzy said:
    I thought about not posting this because Aaron Franklin doesn't cook on an egg.  :tongue: 

    You are correct. If you look carefully with a astute eye when watching some of his videos that were shot at his home, you will clearly see a Kamdo Joe in the background. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • fljoemon
    fljoemon Posts: 757
    That is awesome .. congrats Aaron!
    LBGE & Mini
    Orlando, FL
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    Very cool!  Not that he needs the visibility, but it's great to get this kind of recognition.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    SGH said:
    cazzy said:
    I thought about not posting this because Aaron Franklin doesn't cook on an egg.  :tongue: 

    You are correct. If you look carefully with a astute eye when watching some of his videos that were shot at his home, you will clearly see a Kamdo Joe in the background. 
    Thanks Scottie!  Us young whippersnappers just don't notice the small details like you old timers.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    cazzy said:
    Thanks Scottie!  Us young whippersnappers just don't notice the small details like you old timers.
    All jokes aside, there really is a shot of a red kamado in one of his videos. He is not cooking on it, but it's there. May just be to set the stage if you will. This weekend I will find it and screen shot it. It did make me wonder if he uses it for home and small cooks though. When pressed for time, firing up the ole offset gets old pretty fast. Wouldn't it be something if one of his future videos featured a ceramic cooker. BGE stock would rival Apples over night!!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    SGH said:
    cazzy said:
    Thanks Scottie!  Us young whippersnappers just don't notice the small details like you old timers.
    All jokes aside, there really is a shot of a red kamado in one of his videos. He is not cooking on it, but it's there. May just be to set the stage if you will. This weekend I will find it and screen shot it. It did make me wonder if he uses it for home and small cooks though. When pressed for time, firing up the ole offset gets old pretty fast. Wouldn't it be something if one of his future videos featured a ceramic cooker. BGE stock would rival Apples over night!!
    That's why I want a mini.  I think it will compliment the Vault and might allow me qualify some of my cooks for this forum. Lol
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    cazzy said:
    That's why I want a mini.  I think it will compliment the Vault and might allow me qualify some of my cooks for this forum. Lol
    Brother I love the little mini. Sure it's limited on size and capacity. However as far as searing, I have found nothing better. Tell you something else I just picked up that you may want look at if you want to save some bucks. A Weber jumbo Joe for 39 bucks at Home Depot. I don't like transporting my ceramics so I bought it. It actually does a heck of a job and is very, very portable. It's not a egg but a great little grill all the same. Especially for the price.  

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    I'm really not sure how we even heard of this Franklin guy in the first place if he doesn't cook on an Egg.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    He has a compound and he sells t-shirts


    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Hunter1881
    Hunter1881 Posts: 406
    I love t-shirts
    Henderson TN. 1 large BGE, 1 Webber Gasser (recently seems to have converted into a warming oven)
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    Legume said:
    He has a compound and he sells t-shirts


    Wow, I wonder what is going on at the AFB compound tonight...  ;)
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136

    SGH said:
    cazzy said:
    That's why I want a mini.  I think it will compliment the Vault and might allow me qualify some of my cooks for this forum. Lol
    Brother I love the little mini. Sure it's limited on size and capacity. However as far as searing, I have found nothing better. Tell you something else I just picked up that you may want look at if you want to save some bucks. A Weber jumbo Joe for 39 bucks at Home Depot. I don't like transporting my ceramics so I bought it. It actually does a heck of a job and is very, very portable. It's not a egg but a great little grill all the same. Especially for the price.  
    I'll check it out.  That might work as a temporary solution.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    Legume said:
    He has a compound and he sells t-shirts


    Man I love me some Franklin, but he got a little Hipster-ugly-clothes carried away with that shirt.   
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Great, now we have to look at it twice.  Thanks JIC
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    Legume said:
    Great, now we have to look at it twice.  Thanks JIC
    You're the one who posted it in the first place you jackbutt.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    You said butt.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • theoldguy
    theoldguy Posts: 28
    Mike_Hauchertz said:

    @JohnInCarolina I think @Legume said that you said butt..

    It makes....Mike Hauchertz

    Do you ever have a constructive comment or post you idiot?
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    edited May 2015
    What the hell.........? Caz you let your posts get away from you like this. I am going to wake-up VI and he is going to **** slap you. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    @SGH - Check here (at about 58 seconds).

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    edited May 2015
    SmokeyPitt said:
    @SGH - Check here (at about 58 seconds).
    Ah I remember now...I think the concept is that he's going to show how to cook on several different types of cookers.   He doesn't eat barbecue anymore...at least not on purpose.  He told me he prefers sushi when I met with him.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • hondabbq
    hondabbq Posts: 1,986
    Did he win for his new book?
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    hondabbq said:
    Did he win for his new book?
    No.  Best Chef Southwest.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    @SGH . . . do you use lump in your Weber Grill Jumbo Joe, 18.5"??  I am looking for something to bring to the lake for our memorial day trip. 
    Columbus, OH

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    cazzy said:
    SmokeyPitt said:
    @SGH - Check here (at about 58 seconds).
    Ah I remember now...I think the concept is that he's going to show how to cook on several different types of cookers.   He doesn't eat barbecue anymore...at least not on purpose.  He told me he prefers sushi when I met with him.
    I have seen him eat BBQ on Pitmasters :P. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    SmokeyPitt said:
    cazzy said:
    SmokeyPitt said:
    @SGH - Check here (at about 58 seconds).
    Ah I remember now...I think the concept is that he's going to show how to cook on several different types of cookers.   He doesn't eat barbecue anymore...at least not on purpose.  He told me he prefers sushi when I met with him.
    I have seen him eat BBQ on Pitmasters :P. 
    Lol...I'm talking about in his private life with his wife Stacey.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    edited May 2015
    What a great achievement!  


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  • Angus1978
    Angus1978 Posts: 390
    The lines can't get any longer can they? :)
    LBGE and Primo XL Plano TX All right all right alllll riight
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Props to him. He worked his a$$ off to get where he is today. Respect
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