The Up North QueCast

E38 Smokestack BBQ Supply Alexandria trip, Wrecking Crew BBQ, Smokin' Brews and 'Ques, podcast update!!

Smokestack BBQ Supply Alexandria trip, Wrecking Crew BBQ, Smokin' Brews and 'Ques, podcast update!! Matt V braved the elements to spend a day at the Smokestack BBQ Supply store in Alexandria, MN and chatted with Alan Larrimore or Wrecking Crew BBQ, Alan was at the store to cook up delicious samples for customers and as a brand ambassador was able to help customers in their product choices that day. Alan is a great friend of the show and we hear about his wonderful year in the KCBS and the MBS. Jason Schmidt of Smokin' Brews and 'Ques food trailer stopped in with some libations and we chatted about his catering business as well. In closing, Matt talks about going solo with the podcast, being the official podcast of the Minnesota BBQ Society, and Meat Sports Radio MN! A fun and informative episode! Listen wherever you consume your podcast content or at: UpNorthQuecast.com [http://UpNorthQuecast.com] UPNORTHQUECAST MNBBQSOCIETY MEATSPORTSRADIOMN WRECKINGCREWBBQ SMOKINBREWSANDQUES Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast] Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co [https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co]

E37 UNQC- Smokin' Brews and 'Ques Food Trailer in #Alexandria Echo Press Winner 2022 "Best of the Lakes Area" Reader's Choice Best Food Truck!!

UNQC- Smokin' Brews and 'Ques Food Trailer in Alexandria ALEXANDRIA ECHO PRESS WINNER 2022 "BEST OF THE LAKES AREA" READER'S CHOICE!! Jason Schmidt, Owner/Operator tells us what it is like running a food trailer in the beautiful Alexandria of Minnesota and some differences in the Twin Cities versus up north when running a BBQ business. Jason also tells us:: BBQ was a hobby of mine for many years. I am married with 2 grown children, a recently added son in law and soon-to-be grandpa. I am also a retired volunteer firefighter who has a passion for serving our community. The hobby quickly grew into a part time gig and 2 years ago I took the leap to making it a full time business. Catering and pop ups are the ways I can stay connected to our community. I have a passion for creating delicious BBQ that brings people together. Matt and Torrey has so much fun talking to Jason! Listen for yourself at UpNorthQueCast.com [http://UpNorthQueCast.com], or now at MNBBQSociety,com! A huge announcement about the podcast coming toon! MNBBQSOCIETY #UPNORTHQUECAST Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast] Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co [https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co]

E36 UNQC- Machete Boys BBQ end of year wrap-up!

UNQC 36- Machete Boys BBQ end of year wrap-up! Listen to a great interview with this very successful KCBS and MBS Master Series team - Machete Boys BBQ Team! Matt and Torrey make it over to the home of David Ellis, pit-boss from Master Series Competition Team Machete Boys BBQ. We go all the way back to their goal of that elusive GC and hear about the team's new goals for next year. David is an incredible teacher of all things BBQ, and we find out about his classes as well. We talk about 2022, and what is in store for 2023. David tells us his take on where the state of BBQ is right now in MN. We are very lucky to have met David and the team, we enjoyed samples at Minnesota in May and now today some fabulous jerk turkey! Always fun to talk with David and Kristen, sit back for some great information and tips! https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=machete%20boys%20bbq [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=machete%20boys%20bbq] upnorthquecast.com [http://upnorthquecast.com] MACHETEBOYSBBQ MNBBQSOCIETY UPNORTHQUECAST Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast] Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co [https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co]

E35 UNQC - Smokestack Express BBQ in Apple Valley!

UNQC - Smokestack Express BBQ in Apple Valley! All aboard! Welcome to Smokestack Express, the ultimate smoked meats experience! Their drive-up, take out smokehouses attached to Cowboy Jacks on the southeast corner of Cedar Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley! A whole lot goes into smoking meats! It's not as simple as throwing a steak on the grill. They start with premium cuts of meat, prepare them with their "secret" rubs and sauces, and smoke them at low, steady temperatures for up to 16 hours. Just place your order and grab an incredible meal to go. Matt and Torrey were treated to some slow smoked brisket and pulled pork, absolutely delicious. With a super tender texture and a tasty smoke this restaurant is something special. We talk with owner and operator Trevor Schneider about why he chose Apple Valley and what's coming up for the Smokestack Express restaurant. SMOKESTACKEXPRESSBBQ UPNORTHQUECAST Location: Smokestack Express 14998 Glazier Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smoken2022 [https://www.facebook.com/Smoken2022] Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast] Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co [https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co]

E34 UNQC- Bring'n Home the Bacon II 2022

UNQC- Bring'n Home the Bacon II 2022 What an awesome weekend! Find out who the winners were and we talked to some new faces never before on the podcast! Find out what happened again to the UNQC set up at the event. Laurie Tweten, organizer of Bringing home the Bacon II Neil Stocker from Fender Bender BBQ out of LeCenter, MN whom has had a great year! Patrick Diller, Killer D BBQ out of Cascade, IA. He is a KCBS Master Judge, and he is competing in his very first KCBS backyard competition. Interesting perspective! Bring'n Home the Bacon II 2022 was a blast, listen to find out about the event and get ready for Bring'n Home the Bacon in the spring! Thanks for listening! BringnHomeTheBacon.com [http://BringnHomeTheBacon.com] BRINGNHOMETHEBACON UPNORTHQUECAST Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast] Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co [https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co]