Tuffy Stone is an American chef who has competed in the barbecue circuit since 2004. His classical French culinary training and obsession with precision have earned him the nickname “The Professor.”
He has won Grand Champion titles in nearly every major barbecue competition, recently earning his sixth world championship title and has been inducted into barbecue’s Hall of Fame. He runs the “Cool Smoke” competition team, owns a restaurant called The Westover and a catering business called A Sharper Palate, and has released a cookbook – Cool Smoke: The Art of Great Barbecue.
Tuffy’s Tips
Texas Crutch
Fresh Rubs
Always make sure that the rub or seasoning you use on your meat is stored in a cool, dark place to ensure freshness. This will make for a much better tasting product.
Sauce at the end
When applying sauce to meats, always add sauce after the meat has reached the desired doneness. The sugar content of most sauces can cause them to burn easily. The best way to avoid this is by applying sauce right at the end, followed by just a couple more minutes over the heat.
Featured Recipe
Grilled Spiced Pork Tenderloins
with sautéed shiitakes and shallots
