What is Yakitori BBQ?
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The guys are back at it this week! We take a pit stop on our BBQ World Tour and talk the Japanese specialty of Yakitori BBQ!
Wes kicks off this week’s highlights with two listener submitted #protips, one for hanging chicken on a vertical cooker and another for achieving the ultimate fatamization!
Meat Redemption? Frankie shares his boneless skinless chicken thighs that may give pre-marinated meat it’s much needed moment. Jay shares some wisdom summed up in 3 simple words: follow the grease!
BBQ question of the day is from Joel, “How do you feel about vertical charcoal smokers?”
Check out this weeks Grill Coach Recommendation: Teppo Gushi aka Bamboo Grilling Skewers! Perfect for Yakitori, cocktail garnish, and more!
After the break we dive deep into Yakitori BBQ! What exactly is Yakitori BBQ? What makes Binchotan Charcoal so special? We break down the traditional 7 spice mix shichimi togarashi and share a simple Tare sauce recipe perfect for chicken yakitori!
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