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In search for a complete set of travel knives to cook with me wherever I go so I am trying many brands to compare. After a great “Strum Pluckin Good LIVE show today with @drbillssyrup, I had a suprise delivery! . This Shun premiere boning knife I bought has moved to the top of the list so far. . This @shuncutlery Japanese Gokujo (boning knife) is a work of art and razor sharp! One of the most beautiful for sure. . This awesome blade features a core of extremely hard VG-MAX "super steel" clad on each side with 34 microthin layers of stainless steel. The hand-hammered finish (tsuchime in Japanese) is stunning. . Walnut-finish PakkaWood handle has a two-position design,and the perfect balance point for a pinch grip. . Each knife is handmade in Japan by skilled specialists, requiring at least 100 steps to craft. . We’ll see what finally makes the list. So many out there but I think this is where the cream starts floating to the top with high quality Japanese knives. I love my German knives as well but this has my attention! . . . . . . . . #chefknives #kitchenknives #japaneseknife ##japanesesteel #japaneseartists #japaneseartwork #cuttingseason #slicing #pitmaster #creativefood #creativechef #precisioncut @henckels_usa @dalstrong @wusthof (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJUijWkhF4U/?igshid=bzrfmjxm7dzt

The holiday spirit will continue blowing the doors off New Year’s Eve when we do our New Year’s Appetizer and Dessert only celebration. . These magnificent butter cream Macarons were made by my incredible master baker @ukulele_jay_bbqs_wife . We will be enjoying 13 Appetizers and 6 desserts (19 dishes in all) with an IG LIVE New Year’s Eve greeting and BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that evening. Two announcements actually! . #ukulelejaybbq #dessertsofinstagram #desserts #dessertporn #dessertpic #dessertoftheday #macaronlover #macaronstagram #frenchdessert #frenchcookies #buttercreamfrosting #bakingfromscratch #bakingtherapy #frenchdessert (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJTjNTQhxII/?igshid=5rvuhtlffycv

Christmas Dinner 2020 is done! Here are the results. . Cane & Maple Coffee Blossom Honey basted whole smoked ham glazed with my @drbillssyrup concoction (just what the doctor ordered). . See the real Dr. Bill LIVE THIS SUNDAY DEC 27th on youtube.com/ukulelejaybbq (subscribe NOW for all live interview notifications) when I interview him unedited and unscripted on “Strum Pluckin Good” LIVE, 1pm PST). . I seasoned my beautful ham from @wholeyseafood with Ocean State Pepper Co. “Mostly Maple” seasoning @oceanstatepepperco and basted my ham every 30 minutes in my @yodersmokers YS640. This was the meatiest, no fat, juiciest ham I ever made. SIDES (by @ukulele_jay_bbqs_wife ) -Garlic Parmesan Bread -Cauliflower Cheese Casserole -Broccoli Cheese Casserole -Hasselback Air Fried Potatoes in our @cosoricooks -Pea Salad WINE -2013 Williams Selyem @williamsselyemwinery Westside Rd. Neighbors Pinot Noir. This wine definitely runs the gamut as described by the winemaker himself of red fruits from cranberry, strawberry, and Montgomery cherry highlighting the aromatic fireworks of this wine. The red fruits are complemented by dried citrus peel and blood orange juice. . . . . . . . . . . #christmas2020🎄🎅🎁 #christmasham #smokedham #sidedishes @ikelliegold #garliccheesebread #garlicbread #holidaycheer #holidaymeal #peasalad #pitmaster #smokedmeat #carnivore #outdoorcooking #creativechef #smoked #ukulelejaybbq #dinnertable #familymeal #familymeals #celebrationdinner (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJQ8MxShepv/?igshid=166l5ibxl0t9r

🥂🍾MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU IN THE IG BBQ FAMILY. MAY YOU AND AND YOUR FAMILY BE SAFE AND ENJOYING ALL WE HAVE TO BE GRATEFUL FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON” . “Merry Meat Christmas” Ya’ll! This 3.5lb grass fed Black Angus Chuck Steak was juicy and tender and it’s not easy getting a fat thick chuck cut that way and still keeping it as a steak and at rare/med rare. . HOW I DID IT? (2 day process) . First, cold smoked the chuck for 2.5 hours with @knottywoodbbq 100% Almond pellets on my @yodersmokers YS640 modified for my cold smoker box. I then dry brined for 24 hours using my Christmas present (ok I got it a few days early!) of @oceanstatepepperco “Cow-Abunga” and “Java-Que” spices. I used a 50/50 mix to make my flavor baby and set it in the fridge for 24 hours. . Remove from fridge and then I added my marinade of olive oul and red wine vinegar to the meat for another 24 hours. . THE COOKIN PROCESS . Using my MeatStick @themeatstickig I set up my wifi-bridge to monitor my slow reverse sear using @bbcharcoal briquettes on mu @pkgrills PK360 in an offset configuration. I dialed it in @225 and let the meat rise to 130F. . “UKE BURNER TIME!” . I then went live on IGTV (check out the Uke Burner and comment if you like it!) and fired up my uke burner for a perfect sear and amazing crust. It was a BLAST literally! 🥩🐃 🐂 🍷 🥩🐃🐂 🍷 🥩🐃🐂 🍷 🥩🐃 🐂 🍷 🥩🐃🐂 🍷 🥩🐃🐂 #ukulelejaybbq #merrychristmas2020 #mymeatstick #blackangusbeef #blackangus #holidaymeals #carnivorediet #carnivorediet #grilling #grillmaster #bbqsmoker #bbqnation #cookingwithfire #bbqlife #grillfoods #pitmaster #bbqporn #carnivore #ukulelejaybbq #smokedmeat #smokedbbq #outdoorcooking #charcoalgrill #grillingandchilling #bbqgourmet #charcoalcooking #barbecue #bbqfood #smoked (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJOd6vwh5nn/?igshid=1s8vv1lxyszzp

It’s game on with this gorgeously seasoned 3.5lb grass fed Black Angus chuck steak. LOOK AT THAT COLOR from my mixture of @oceanstatepepperco Cow-Abunga and Java-Cue spices. If you missed me cold smoking this bad boy on my modified @yodersmokers YS640 with my cold smoker attachment you can check it out in my feed or on IGTV. . This was dry brined 24 hours, then marinated in some olive oil and Italian red wine vinegar. Keeping it wet, I cold smoked it for 2.5 hours in @knottywoodbbq 100% Almond Wood smoke. Brought it inside and wrapped tight in 4 layers of cellophane wrap to let the meat rest and have that smoke permeate all the way to the core of the meat. After it’s 24 hour nap it’s cooking time today on the @pkgrills PK360 for some offset reverse searing and some serious #scintillation . . . . Thanks @thegirlthatgrills for the awesome recommendation to give these spices a go. The mixture is so delicious I almost couldn’t stop tasting it! . . #grilling #grillmaster #bbqsmoker #bbqnation #cookingwithfire #bbqlife #grillfoods #pitmaster #bbqporn #carnivore #ukulelejaybbq #smokedmeat #smokedbbq #outdoorcooking #charcoalgrill #grillingandchilling #bbqgourmet #charcoalcooking #barbecue #bbqfood #smoked #creativecooking #creativechef #meatmadness #spiceupyourlife #spices #carnivore #oceanstate (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJLuIfZBIvA/?igshid=1vs00z9xecb0

My open face Spiced Cashew Chicken Sandwich #scintillating . Pretzel Bun slathered with @bestdamnbbqsauce NW Gold Rush, fresh rotisserie chicken done on my @goldchefgrillsusa, spiced crushed cashew halves, sweet onion, sliced brown mushroom. . Broiled to crisp the bun. Candied Cashew Bridge with Radicchio, Spiced Cashews and Damn Good BBQ Sauce for amuse bouche. . The crunchy texture of the spiced cashews, sauce and radicchio work incredibly well together. . . . . . . . . . #creativechef #creativefood #creativefoods #foodartist #foodartchefs #foodartchef #cashew #cashews #pretzels #pretzel #tastyfoods #tastyfood #scintillationstate #sandwhiches #sandwhich #foodstyling #foodlover #foodoftheday @foodnetwork #funfood #funfoods (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJIqelfhOb1/?igshid=1tnlxf218ygeu

Akaushi Wagyu Brisket Flat in the house part 2. I get to eat more tonight and finish it off with some fresh Challah bread. This brisket sliced beautifully with my new @dalstrong meat slicer. Cutting butter really isn’t a challenge for this knife doing @dalstrongbbq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #ukulelejaybbq #akaushi #akaushibeef #brisketflat #smokedbrisket #brisketmafia #brisket #wagyubeef #wagyulover #wagyubrisket #wagyumafia #coldsmoke #bbqsmoker #bbqnation #cookingwithfire #bbqlife #grillfoods #pitmaster #bbqporn #carnivore #ukulelejaybbq #smokedmeat #smokedbbq #outdoorcooking #charcoalgrill #grillingandchilling #bbqgourmet #bbqfood #smoked (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJChOLwhMTX/?igshid=kofmgk0r8oy4

Akaushi Wagyu Brisket Flat in the house! This brisket flat was the juiciest brisket I have ever had in my life! @bobbyflay throw-down brisket right here! . HOW THIS WAS COOKED . I started out cold smoking the flat for 2.5 hours on my @yodersmokers YS640 with my cold smoker attachment (IGTV postings). I used a 60/40 mix of @knottywoodbbq almond and plum pellets to deliver the luxurious smooth, sweet smoke to this beauty. . The flat was then brought inside and seasoned well with my own version of SPG and then wrapped in a cellophane mummy wrap for 24 hours to allow that smoke to absorb throughout the meat and to pull in and smoke that SPG for that fatty edge goodness. (DO NOT LOOSE ALL THE FAT DURING YOUR COOK). . Then 40 hours at 140F Sous Vide using my @joule. Pull the flat, drain out the incredible ajus for later use, and rest the brisket for 15 min while drying both sides well. . I then took it outside for a little weed burner action (IGTV in my feed) for the final searing to reach the #scintillationstate . Double wrap with foil for 1 hr and then slice the #scintillation. **SEE FAT? You want that!** This is insane flavor that melts in your mouth like an ice cube on a hot summer day with that crispy seared edge. This was like my Akaushi tri-tip as far a my preferred way to cook large cut wagyu. Sous Vide is the path to perfection with this incredible meat. Thank you @pbeaham9 for knighting me with my Akaushi pin which is now proudly displayed on my hat! You have a pick up order waiting 😎 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #ukulelejaybbq #akaushi #akaushibeef #brisketflat #smokedbrisket #brisketmafia #brisket #wagyubeef #wagyulover #wagyubrisket #wagyumafia #coldsmoke #bbqsmoker #bbqnation #cookingwithfire #bbqlife #grillfoods #pitmaster #bbqporn #carnivore #ukulelejaybbq #smokedmeat #smokedbbq #outdoorcooking #charcoalgrill #grillingandchilling #bbqgourmet #bbqfood #smoked (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJBpzP5hdr3/?igshid=1dbdhtdw52pd3

Just finished of the last of my sous vide #akaushi tri-tip and have a akaushi brisket I am finishing today after 40 hrs in sous vide. . This tri-tip was cold smoked for two hours on @knottywoodbbq almond and plum pellets which was a 40/60 blend. Then seared in my @hexclad for a wonderfully rare and delicious pull apart tri-tip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #scintillating #ukulelejaybbq #barbequenation #bbqsmoker #barbequetime #sousvidecooking #sousvide #sousvidesteak #sousvideeverything #tritip #beefitswhatsfordinner #yodersmokers #coldsmoke #coldsmoke https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_N7PcBcaN/?igshid=1ggcl8wp69mc4

Yesterday was the Scallop Waterfall but to get there you need the “Scallop Sailboat” . I built my boat with a beautifully cooked tender ocean scallop. My hull is a piece of the incredible Bill-E’s Bacon @billessmallbatch from Fairhope, Alabama and topped off with @georgiaearlesbbqsauce. Don’r forget the garnish for the sail. We ended up grounding on shore and got some Aleppo & Black Pepper sand all over our boat! . Inside the boat surrounding the scallop and between the bacon is a little Dr. Bill’s Cane & Maple @drbillssyrup splashed inside to wet your taste buds and take you to the #scintillationstate Waterfall? What Waterfall you ask? Check out my post from yesterday and come sail away with me! #scintillating . . . . . . . . #ukulelejaybbq #baconlovers #pitmaster #bacon #baconwrapped #baconbaconbacon #baconbacon #michelinstars deserved? #creativecheffood #elegantstyle #creativefood #pitmaster #sousvide #sousvidecooking (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI5xaB6B3fl/?igshid=oii9cok0goh9

The “Uke Breaker” Akaushi Wagyu Tri-Tip Sandwich. #scintillating . Reheated using immersion bag sous vide technique and @themeatstickig to get that perfectly hot meat back to 129°F and keep it looking like a boss! 🔥 Started out with some of that incredible @knottywoodbbq plum and almond cold smoked Akaushi done rare. Piled high, you have a soft pretzel roll with D.a.T. SaUcE @datsaucela, Georgia Earle’s BBQ sauce @georgiaearlesbbqsauce, @underwoodranches Carolina Gold surround with some wonderful black truffle brie. 🔥 Tomorrow, 3pm Pacific on IG Live I am showing ya’ll my cold smoking technique on my Akaushi Brisket. Join me and become a citizen of the #scintillationstate. . . . . . . . . . . #smokedmeat #coldsmoking #ukulelejaybq #pitmaster #sousvide #sousvidesteak #sousvidrcooking #coldsmoke #coldsmoked #coldsmoker #cheeselover #truffleseason #trufflecheese #themeatstickig #mymeatstick (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI0tmkwB4Ku/?igshid=sbkspc6jr6if

We blew the barn doors off on this Akaushi Wagyu tri-tip! How did I get edge to edge rare/med rare at 129°F? 🤠 I cold smoked this beauty on IG live for 2.5 hours using @knottywoodbbq mix of Almond and Plum pellets for an earth shattering smokey flavor that I cannot describe. . I then used my SPG rub and hit it all over with extra pepper and wrapped it tight in clear wrap and let it sit overnight which let that smoke permeate and move about the meat. . Akaushi was placed in Sous Vide for 7 hours at 129°f. Removed from Sous Vide using my @joule and dry completely, resting meat for 10 minutes. . I then used my @hexclad (not just for Michelin Star chefs!) and used avocado oil on high to sear the entire surface 30-45 seconds per side (two rotations) for a total of about 4 minutes of sear. . Take out of pan and let rest 10 minutes (do not cover or wrap!) and do not cheat on the 10 minutes. . Slice for a jaw dropping experience. Youtube video of process going up soon at Youtube.com/UkuleleJayBBQ home of the #scintillationstate #akaushi #wagyu #tritip #wagyubeef #smokedmeat #smokedbbq #ukulelejaybbq #scintillating #foodporn #foodpornography #foodpornographer #bbqfamily #sousvidecooking #sousvideeverything #sousvidesteak #sousvidenation #sousvide @gordongram @bobbyflay @chef_gason (at Castro Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIy1SnJh5CU/?igshid=cvrz4rjjezul