12/26/2025
Chasing thermometer readings stressin’ you out? Then this episode is for you!
In this episode of The BBQ Nerds Podcast, Frank Cox aka. The BBQ Pit Engineer — breaks down one of the biggest sources of frustration in barbecue: obsessing over temperature readings instead of understanding what’s actually happening in the cook.
This episode also introduces “BBQ KPIs” (Key Pit Indicators) — a system built around observation, feel, and progression rather than chasing a single “perfect” number. You’ll learn how color, bark formation, render behavior, texture, and rate of change tell you far more than any app ever will.
Listen on all your favorite podcast platforms!
Here’s the link for Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bbq-nerds-podcast/id1795355896?i=1000742449464
Here’s the link for Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6W8PHHeOF7TIkc0bAIUrep?si=Ho4t-lspQNueMzjrSd26VA
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