In this episode we make the neo-classic treat .....a BACON EXPLOSION ...Start with the bacon "weave", then stuff it with sausage, peppers, cheese, more cheese...then, a huge coating of TASTY LICKS BBQ COMPANY'S SMOKINGUITARPLAYER'S ORIGINAL BARBECUE RUB ... yes, we make it in our store then take it outside and grill it on a new wood-pellet fired gr…

In this episode, the SmokinGuitarPlayer and his trusty sidekicks (Toby and Dallas) take a "first look" at the new Daniel Boone Model pellet grill from Green Mountain Grills. Watch as they unbox and assemble the unit and you get a detailed look at what you will get if you order one from us at Fred's Music & BBQ supply (www.fredsmusicandbbq.com)…

In this episode of Pickin N Grillin, the SmokinGuitarPlayer aka Fred himself shows us hot to easily light a ceramic grill using one of those little "fire starter" cubes that he sells. He'll show you how to light it and how to determine when its ready to cook on. Remember you can get EVERYTHING for a Big Green Egg or any grill at http://www.fredsmus…

Another installment of the video series called Pickin 'N Grillin. In this episode, our hero the SmokinGuitarPlayer Fred Bernardo makes BEER BREAD! Now, he drank all the Yuengling (his favorite) so he had to use some Coors light but it worked ok. Watch as he mixes the dough in seconds and bakes it to a beautiful aromatic and flavorful loaf of cheese…

Another installment of the grilling show "Pickin N Grillin" featuring the SmokinGuitarPlayer Fred Bernardo. In this video we're making burgers! Covers everything from selecting the correct ground beef to food area prep to basic "construction" of the burgers so they don't puff up into meatballs when they come off the grill.…

In this episode, the SmokinGuitarPlayer (Fred Bernardo) shows us how a NEW, NOMEX gasket is replaced on a Big Green Egg. Watch Fred and his helpers scrape away the old gasket and gunk, spray on the new glue and finally stick on the new, NOMEX gasket. When done correctly, this gasket will fix one of the fatal flaws inherent with the Big Green Egg , …

In this episode, the SmokinGuitarPlayer, Fred Bernardo shows us his method for cooking PERFECT babyback ribs every time. He even shows us hot to make "the Secret Sauce" ! Yes, the secret is revealed. Watch part one , then watch this episode and you'll amaze your friends, family, and maybe even yourself with your great ribs! and if you really want t…

Another installment of our webcast series "Pickin N Grillin" brought to you by Fred's Music & BBQ Supply in Shillington, Pa. (www.fredsmusicandbbq.com). In this episode, the SmokinGuitarPlayer Fred Bernardo shows the final steps to complete homemade bacon that we started in Part one! He’ll trim it, prep it, smoke it, and slice it. Smokers used are …

Another installment of our webcast series "Pickin N Grillin" brought to you by Fred's Music & BBQ Supply in Shillington, Pa. (www.fredsmusicandbbq.com). In this episode, the SmokinGuitarPlayer Fred Bernardo shows us a very special way to prepare and cook sweet long italian peppers using a technique his mother taught him. First the peppers are "stru…

Today, SmokinGuitarPlayer Fred Bernardo is demonstrating the first step to making homemade bacon. This is another "installment" of the Pickin N Grillin series, the podcast brought to you by the guitar players that love to cook at Fred's Music and BBQ Supply in Shillington, Pa and www.fredsmusicandbbq.com…

Another installment of our webcast series "Pickin N Grillin" brought to you by Fred's Music & BBQ Supply in Shillington, Pa. (www.fredsmusicandbbq.com). In this issue, the SmokinGuitarPlayer, Fred Bernardo shows us the first step to making home made bacon! See how the cure is mixed and applied and the bacon is packaged to "cure". Watch for part 2 c…

ANOTHER PICKIN N GRILLIN VIDEO PODCAST SmokinGuitarPlayer Fred Bernardo replaces the gasket on his Medium Big Green Egg. Included is his experimental gasket, how to clean off the goo and gunk, and how to install the new gasket and make precision adjustments using a special adjusting tool. This is part one of 2 part series.…

SmokinGuitarPlayer Fred Bernardo replaces the gasket on his Medium Big Green Egg. Included is his experimental gasket, how to clean off the goo and gunk, and how to install the new gasket and make precision adjustments using a special adjusting tool. This is part TWO of 2 part series.

Babyback ribs are a barbecue "staple" and everybody has "their way" of prepping and cooking them but most agree that the papery membrane has to go! On this video, our hero the SmokinGuitarPlayer shows us hot to remove that pesky membrane from the "underneath" side of our babyback ribs. This is the first step in making great ribs on your grill or sm…

The guys at Fred's Music and BBQ Supply wish all the fellow Eggheads (fans of the Big Green Egg) a very Merry Christmas. This was our first "season" in the Barbecue business and we sold a bunch of Big Green Eggs so thank you and Merry Christmas!

The SmokinGuitarPlayer just received the very first of the new PRO-Q BBQ EXcel 20 cooker and we're unboxing it and checking it out. Fred's Music & BBQ Supply was at this time (summer of 2008) the Exclusive USA distributor of this product as a "help" to Ian the company owner who is planning to set up "shop" here in the US later in the year ...so we …

The SmokinGuitarPlayer just received the very first of the new PRO-Q BBQ EXcel 20 cooker and we're unboxing it and checking it out. Fred's Music & BBQ Supply was at this time (summer of 2008) the Exclusive USA distributor of this product as a "help" to Ian the company owner who is planning to set up "shop" here in the US later in the year ...so we …

Here's the video audition the SmokinGuitarPlayer submitted to Bobby Flay's people for consideration for Fred to appear with Bobby (Bobby with Fred?) on Food TV's Grill It show. They wanted charisma so here it is... the Chicken and potatoes get fabulous when grilled this way ... enjoy! If you want to purchase any of the specialized grill products yo…

STARRING LUTHIER STEVE BROWN who brings us his "Bacon Basted Beef Burger" cooking technique! Watch as Steve demonstrates why he is a Luthier (Stringed Instrument Repairman / Restorer ) and not a chef! In this first of 2 episodes, Steve explains his stringent qualifications for the beef he uses as well as shows us how to actually "build" the burger …

In Part 2, Steve Brown , the creator of this dish, almost burns the place down with added bacon fat to an already screaming fire in the Big Green Egg. Fred's Personal Egg get's it gasket completely fried but the boys survive to cook another day. For sure in this video, you find out why Steve is a Luthier and not a chef.…

We're testing / trying the Big Green Egg "Eggcellerator" which is a blower device that speeds up the "heating up " cycle of the Egg or any ceramic cooker that it'll fit into.

We're here in "south Jersey" where the "topneck" clam rules. Fred Bernardo , the SmokinGuitarPlayer from www.fredsmusicandbbq.com will show you how easy it is to steam your clams on your grill !! Get the melted butter ready and hit play! Big Green Egg fans will notice that we cooked on a Medium Egg. Remember that Fred's Music & BBQ Supply is headqu…

BEN FRANKLIN AND FRED'S MUSIC AND BBQ SUPPLY AT SHILLINGTON PENNSYLVANIA'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE