EA1E02: Celebrity Roast

Title	Celebrity Roast	Also Read A Tale of Two Roasts
Alternate Title	Family Roast
Transcript	Celebrity Roast
Show #	EA1E02
Original Air Date	12.5.2001
Topics	Roast Beef, Oven, Dry Aging
Synopsis	A feast demands roast beast, but is the roast an endangered species? AB looks deep into the oven, comes to terms with dry aging, and proves that any kitchen can be made roast ready ... even the down and dirty kitchen of his evil twin brother. (altonbrown.com) As the holidays approach Alton Brown ponders the perfect roast beast, meets with a butcher, comes to terms with aging, learns about ovens & radiant heat, discovers new ways to have fun with flower pots, and produces the ultimate carnivores delight. (foodtv.com)
Recipes	1) Dry Aged Standing Rib Roast with Sage Jus
Recipe from Transcript	a) Recipe From Transcript
Show No.	59^TH
FN's Info	FN's Show Info
The Locations	New Yorker Marketplace & Deli: Atlanta, GA
FN's Video	--none--
Where's the Title From?	"Celebrity Roast" - Phrase used to publicly honor a celebrity, usually at a dinner of function, by using severe banter or tongue-in-cheek criticism. Dean Martin made the Roast popular with his Dean Martin's Celebrity Roasts in the 70's and 80's. Today, the New York Friars Club is the popular location for roasting celebrities.

Credits
Chris Casper	Butcher