About this episode
Tony and Fingers discuss cigars, barbecue strategies, and various food-related topics during their Happy Hour.
Tony and Fingers light up the My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero, a 7.5 x 38 smoke with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Cuban-seed binder, and Nicaraguan filler. The cigar opens with leather, pepper, spice, and a debate over whether the finish is wood or bitter espresso. Because obviously, this is where civilization hangs in the balance. Also on the Happy Hour: Tony talks about his early-morning Indy 500 tradition, Fingers considers upgrading his Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill, and the guys get into Memorial Day barbecue plans, brisket strategy, ribs, grill deals, Cracker Barrel’s summer giveaway, Allegiant Air filling part of the Spirit Airlines void, and whether ordering Cracker Barrel for delivery is a crime against the Republic. Plus, Defiance Beef, smoked sirloin tip, reverse-seared steak, brisket logistics, and the eternal truth: there is no one “right” way to barbecue, despite what the brisket weirdos on the internet keep telling you. Find everything at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com.
People in this episode
Host: Tony Katz
Topics covered
- cigars
- barbecue
- grilling
- food traditions
- Memorial Day
- cooking techniques
Keywords
- My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero
- barbecue
- grilling
- Indy 500
- Cracker Barrel
- Memorial Day
- smoked sirloin tip
- brisket
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cracker Barrel, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines
Products: My Father La Gran Oferta Lancero, Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill, Defiance Beef, smoked sirloin tip, reverse-seared steak, brisket
Places: Indy 500
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