G: You can check with local lumberyards, woodworking shops, or specialty hardwood suppliers. Additionally, outdoor and barbecue stores may carry hickory slabs for grilling. If you're open to online options, various websites specialize in selling wood for smoking and grilling, offering hickory slabs for purchase.

G: To butterfly a chicken, place it breast-side down with the backbone facing up. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it. Open up the chicken, press down on the breastbone to flatten it, and tuck the wingtips behind. This method, also known as spatchcocking, helps the chicken cook more evenly on the grill or in the oven.

G: Bittersweet chocolate is a type of dark chocolate that contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and less sugar than semisweet chocolate. It typically has a rich, intense cocoa flavor with a hint of sweetness. The exact cocoa content can vary, but it often ranges from 50% to 90%. Bittersweet chocolate is commonly used in baking and cooking, providing a deep chocolate flavor to various recipes.

G: Yes, you can substitute salt pork for slab bacon in some recipes, but it's important to note that they have different characteristics. Salt pork is heavily salted fat from pork belly, while slab bacon is cured and smoked. If your recipe calls for the smoky flavor of bacon, the substitution may alter the taste. Adjust the amount used based on your preference for saltiness and smokiness. Keep in mind that salt pork is saltier, so you might want to reduce the added salt in your recipe when using it as a substitute for slab bacon.

G: Yes, you can use pork jowl bacon as a substitute for slab bacon when the latter is called for in cold dishes. Pork jowl bacon, being derived from the cheek of the pig, has a rich and flavorful taste, though it might have a different fat-to-lean ratio compared to slab bacon. Adjust quantities based on your preference and the specific requirements of your recipe. Keep in mind that pork jowl bacon might impart a slightly different flavor due to its unique characteristics.

G: Yes, you can generally use Campari tomatoes as a substitute for cherry tomatoes in recipes. Campari tomatoes are larger than cherry tomatoes and have a sweet, juicy flavor. Keep in mind that the size difference may affect the appearance and texture of your dish, so consider halving or quartering the Campari tomatoes to approximate the size of cherry tomatoes in certain recipes. Adjust the quantity based on personal preference and the specific requirements of your dish.