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 grill! You can watch all or our cooking and grillin videos at http://www.fredsmusicandbbq/com

In this episode, our host the SmokinGuitarPlayer Fred A. Bernardo shows us his semi-original creation bacon EGGsplosion.... which is a Bacon Explosion (with mods) then cooked on a Big Green Egg. Watch as he shows us the "secret weapon" inside! Then cooks it to perfection and , without his cardiologists knowledge, eats it while we watch and drool. and he uses the new "Flyin Swine" rub from Tasty Licks BBQ and other products available at www.fredsmusicandbbq.com

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.fredsmusicandbbq.com. Lots of other good informative cooking and grilling videos on that website also ! See you there! HERE WE GO!

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-beer bread on a Green Mountain pellet grill ! YUM !

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 , the sealing surfaces are not machined and are not perfectly flat so they don't mate perfectly so you gotta have a good gasket to use the "Egg" correctly. This video is brought to you by Fred's Music & BBQ Supply in Shillington, Pennsylvania and by Tasty Licks BBQ Rubs and Spices (www.fredsmusicandbbq.com www.tastylicksbbq.com )

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 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 to be a barbecue hero, subscribe and watch the entire series!

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 headquarters for all "Eggheads"

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 smoker.

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 coming soon !

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 Big Green Egg, Primo, and Traeger. These smokers are part of our demo grill “fleet” that we use to demo at our store. The bacon got great so have fun watching.

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 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 "strung" (threaded on long thread or string) then hung for months to dry, then he cleans them and flash fries them in oil until they are like pepper crunchy chips! Check it out and be amazed!

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.

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

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 you see don't forget us at www.fredsmusicandbbq.com

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 and get it ready to grill. Filmed and produced by Fred Bernardo, AKA SmokinGuitarPlayer from Fred's Music & BBQ Supply in Shillington, Pa. Online site at www.fredsmusicandbbq.com

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.

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 get the very first shipment in the "States" to use and checkout! So here it is .. more info at www.fredsmusicandbbq.com

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 get the very first shipment in the "States" to use and checkout! So here it is .. more info at www.fredsmusicandbbq.com
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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!