Julien Dion - Home Cook - BBQ Guru - Social Media Influencer - Cluck & Squeal Chef
Q & A with Chef Julien
Q: What was the idea behind your brand/social channels?
A: It started off with a push from friends and family and honestly just to share great food recipes and the experiences and fun that I have while doing it!
Q: What inspires you in the BBQ/Cooking world?
A: The satisfaction of cooking long low and slow and anticipating the results being rewarded when the cook turns out amazing ! (Most of the time 😅😝)
Q: How would you describe your cooking?
A: Rich, sweet, savoury and original. Being very particular with my dishes and always trying to improve.
Q: When you're doing vegetables on the grill, do you like to throw on your rib rub or something like that?
A: For a quick fix my go to is Cluck & Squeal All Purpose or I keep it simple with just salt and pepper.
Q: What are your goals/dreams in the BBQ/cooking world?
A: To grow my social media presence and generate income through my socials while continuing to share my recipes and passion for cooking !
Q: Would you use the same type of rig for smoking versus barbecuing, or are you using different equipment?
A: I have 5 different grills. Charcoal drum, electric smoker, propane, portable propane and a gas griddle.
Q: Favourite cut of meat for barbecue?
A: Brisket!!
Q: What’s your favourite thing to cook/smoke/grill?
A: Beef ribs!
Q: Are there any non-meat items you like to throw on a smoker?
A: I’ve done cornbread and it turned out great, pineapple is also one of my favourite things to incorporate with meat on the smoker!
Q: For newbies starting out, what kind of rig do you think they should use? Would you say people should use pellet, offset or use a Weber kettle?
A: Pellet grills are definitely the easiest as long as you have patience!!
Q: What’s your favourite Rub?
A: Cluck & Squeal Bold Browning!
Q: What is your favourite sauce?
A: I like taking my time and making my own most of the time
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Jun 14, 2024