how to trim a brisket

The Making of the 2-minute Brisket Trim Video

I still have a headache from the first one!   We had such a positive response from the first time-lapse video we did on the brisket trim (https://youtu.be/80yYtdsDyGU), we thought we would step it up a notch. Using the highest of tech equipment (iPhone, kitchen cabinet, and...

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Hello 911, I’m on Fire

One minute things are going great and then shit goes sideways.   I was sitting here today trying to come up with some sort of spark of an idea for a blog when a realized that a spark was exactly what I had. There was a very...

Video Review – Newton Wouldn’t Protest

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.   A long time has passed since I have done a video review and since I had a few minutes to sit down at my computer, I figured I would bless you with this 22-second clip. RFB...

Rad Fondo Creamy Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese

Rad Fondo Creamy Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe will make one ¾ full disposable half pan of macaroni and cheese. Triple the recipe for a full pan with enough extra for a bonus pan for later. If you like your mac and cheese on the hot side just increase the amount...

Rad Fondo is Feeling a Little Down Today

Third time is a charm.   I was right in the middle of a blog on our first attempt at judging a competition (that will have to wait a few days) When I was reminded for the 3rd time in a week why I stopped doing something...

Rad Fondo Brisket practice

Diary of a Brisket Cook

You win some, you lose some.   [caption id="attachment_51740" align="alignright" width="225"] My brisket cooking device[/caption] I live and die at each competition by the success or failure of my cook. My job on the team is to cook the brisket. My transition over time has gone from try...

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Trifecta Box

RFB returns to the Winner’s Circle   We crammed two competitions together back to back with hopes of getting our team out of our sophomore slump. The reality is we really didn’t slump, we just did not take that next step forward early in the year as...

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2017 Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour

I do! I like them, Sam-I-am!   Thursday, March 23, 2017 - I (Scott) am up at 3:40am, jump through the shower and head down stairs to pack my car and fill my Yeti with coffee. I believe Mike is on  a similar schedule. The plan is...

rad fondo trailer

Epic Trailer Build – Part 1.

If I had a hammer…   So we finally got the new (to us) trailer back to Rad Fondo BBQ headquarters. Figured we better get started getting this thing road ready. Before we even picked it up we pulled off the tires and had them replaced with...

Humphrey’s Qube’d Battle Box

Unveiling the New Humphrey’s Qube’d Battle Box

Thank God for Lithium Batteries.   The new Humphrey’s Qube’d Battle Box arrived at our warehouse several weeks ago but due to some speed bumps in the road of life, I was unable to do more than inspect it for damages. Since I pick up the trailer...