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Gary Parker has been smoking Southern style barbeque since was a hungry kid in growing up in Austin, Texas. A technology career guy, Gary needed a diversion and food for his buddies at the race track, so he started smoking and serving up barbeque meats with all the fixins to his friends on a donation basis.
Now the owner of BBQ2U, a successful barbeque joint in Gig Harbor, Washington, Gary tells all about the South, the food and the joy he finds serving this community.
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English
United States
12 episodes
since Jan. 16, 2026
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There is a whole version of American history based on the meats early settlers were cooking over a fire. Gary Parker knows this inside and out. Listen in as he share intereating and little known facts about how pigs, cows and chickens played a part in the evolving, hungry American …
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Is something on fire over there? Burnt the steaks? Looking for tips to serve moist delicious barbecue every time? Learn from the pro - Gary Parker's been grilling, smokin' and standing in front of a barbecue for a LONG time. Let's listen.
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Barbecue gets talked about like it’s just meat and smoke, but the best places are built on something deeper: lived experience, regional technique, and the discipline to stay focused when everyone asks for “just one more thing.” Jennifer Norrie sits down with pitmaster and owner Gar…
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I think Gary Parker is the only Pit Master that knows this much about the History and Culture of Barbecue. Who knew that meat over a hot fire was a critical part of the history of the United States - and was a central means of nutrition for many! Listen in to the story of barbecue …
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Ever wonder what goes into the making of the perfect BBQ2U brisket? Cook it low, and slow, and....what else do you need to know? Join Gary Parker, the BBQ2U Pitmaster as he discusses just these things. And we will wrap up with BBQ brisket disasters and do some sleuthing on what mig…
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How did Gary Parker get from the halls of big tech to the Marine Town of Gig Harbor, Washington - cooking up the best brisket in the county? Well, this podcast is about exactly that. Join us as we journey from Gary's youth in Austin, Texas to his busy philanthropy and restaura…
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Giving back to the community is a fundamental BBQ2U value. The restaurant gives back every week via "counter takeovers" where local non profits can gain 10% of the receipts donated. And Gary writes a lot of checks to schools, community events and endless great causes. Why…
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This guy knows barbecue. I mean reallly knows barbecue. As an art, a craft, a cooking method and a means of science expressing itself. Listen if you want to know how to work with science to make delicious smoked meats every time!
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How can you balance the flavors in a marinade or sauce to avoid overpowering the natural taste of the meat? What are some common ingredients or flavor profiles found in rubs, and how do they enhance the meats flavor? All of this and MORE Friday at 4pm!
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Where does our Pit Master Gary Parker, source the wood that creates the magical smoke for the meats BBQ2U serves? How do we source the other fresh menu ingredients? There are bound to be some good stories here. Listen in.
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