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Homemade Chinese Food, Budget BBQ Cuts & New SPAM Hot Dog Jul 24, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea to serve at your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:00). Y'all have been crushing it in the Porter Road community giveaway—thank you for all the support! (00:44) This past weekend, Malcom decided to take on Mr. Chen at his own game and cook up his best homemade Chinese food yet (06:33). Malcom shares his homemade crab rangoon recipe that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser (17:30). Everyone orders the classics at a Mexican restaurant, but the next time you're there for margaritas, don't skip the ribeye steak (23:45). Looking for the best budget-friendly cuts of meat? Here's how to get the most value for your money (26:26). We've cooked plenty of inexpensive cuts over the years, but smoked pig feet might be a first for us (30:45). SPAM just released a brand-new hot dog, and we have to give it a taste test (37:27). What's the best burger to make at home? We break down our favorite burgers, toppings, and cooking methods (46:15). We've got some news to share soon, and the podcast may be taking a short break (53:35).

Underrated BBQ Cuts, CHEAP Briskets & Homemade Chicago Dog Recipe Jul 17, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea to serve at your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:00). We're gearing up for a brand-new giveaway in the Let's Get To Cookin' Community, and we want to know: what's the most underrated cut of meat? (00:45) The Fourth of July National Hot Dog Eating Contest has come and gone, and Joey Chestnut has once again cemented his status as the GOAT of competitive hot dog eating (05:30). We cooked an INSANE amount of food for the Fourth of July, and it was absolutely worth it (08:40)! Malcom whipped up his "Rub 'Em and Run 'Em" ribs, and they might just be our new favorite way to cook ribs (13:37). I share my cheeseburger sliders recipe that's sure to give White Castle a run for its money, especially with some Blue Plate on em' (19:01). The day after the Fourth of July, Malcom cooked up some picanha steaks, and they practically melted in your mouth (21:40). We shared our Sun Tea recipe, and boy, did we catch some flak for it (27:06). Pork steaks might just be the BEST bang for your buck when it comes to buying meat at the grocery store (31:25). Looking for a new favorite appetizer? Give these Boursin cheese bites a try (34:00)! The big UFC fight happened this past week, and boy, was it a letdown (37:00). We found some chuck eye steaks in the freezer, so y'all KNOW we had to whip up some killer beef sliders (39:06). Malcom shares his new favorite technique for making jalapeño poppers (42:01). If you've ever bought take-and-bake cookies and thought they were too small, here's how to turn them into giant cookies that everyone will be asking you to make again (44:24). Looking for new rib flavor ideas? Here are some combinations that are SURE to bring big flavor to your next cookout (48:16). If you're looking to watch your figure, here's how to cook pork loin so it tastes just like pork butt (51:08). Malcom tried his hand at homemade Chicago-style hot dogs, and he knocked them CLEAN out of the park (53:00)!

4th of July BBQ, Bullfrog & Competitive Eating Jul 03, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea to serve at your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:00)! The biggest BBQ holiday of the year, the 4th of July, is almost here, and Malcom is cookin' up a whole case of ribs (00:45). Y'all ask for it every year, and this week we're sharing the ORIGINAL Bullfrog recipe that'll get you hoppin' (06:37). We've all done some wild things in college, but drinking out of a garbage can might just take the cake (10:22)... Does anyone else secretly treat potlucks like they're competitions in disguise (13:40)? When it comes to 4th of July side dishes, these are the must-have recipes on our table every year, and you can't forget to bring the Blue Plate (15:40). Malcom shares his favorite recipes that are guaranteed to take your 4th of July BBQ to the next level (20:42). You won't believe how many hot dogs are eaten every 4th of July across America (29:37)... We eat a lot of food around here, but it's nothing compared to what competitive eaters put themselves through to prepare for an event (33:55)... Once the cookin' is done, here's what Malcom has planned for the biggest BBQ weekend of the year (39:45). Be sure to check out the brand-new community giveaway and share your BEST 4th of July recipes with us (42:30)!

Smoked BBQ Bologna, Tomato Season & Homemade Pickles Jun 26, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we're switching things up at the office and sipping on Luzianne Unsweet Tea for a change (00:00). Our Community Playlist Giveaway has officially wrapped up, and y'all submitted some absolute wildcards this time around (04:09). Malcom had a great Father's Day and got a brand-new wok to break in (09:22). Looking for the best squash side dish? Here's how to take fresh squash to the next level (16:36). Malcom loves a good tomato pie, but this unique tomato pie recipe is a little different from the classic version (22:33). Mark Williams brought us fresh cucumbers, so Malcom made homemade pickles—and they turned out absolutely delicious (25:50). Want to make the perfect BBQ bologna? Here's our step-by-step guide to smoking a bologna chub (33:48). Food Network is launching a brand-new show called Pitmasters, featuring several incredible BBQ cooks we know (40:30). Need an easy meal for a guys' trip? Here's how to impress everyone with an amazing cook in under 3 hours (45:09). How many times can you reuse charcoal before it's time to throw it out? (47:50) Butter-injected baked potatoes might be the ultimate baked potato upgrade—here's why you need to try them (49:50). Should you buy a vertical or horizontal pellet grill? We break down the pros and cons (52:16). Love gyros? Cooking gyro meat taco-style on the flat top might be the best way to enjoy them, of course with a little Blue Plate tzatziki sauce on the side (56:10).

Grilling on Vacation, Father's Day Cooking & Brisket Picanha Recipe Jun 19, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea for your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:00)! Y'all are really getting into our second round of the BBQ Playlist Contest (00:43). If you heard about a restaurant called Wok Star, BBQ probably wouldn't be the first thing you'd expect to find on the menu (06:34). Malcom's video teaching Guga how to cook the perfect picanha is finally out, and y'all are loving it (10:15). Father's Day is coming up this weekend, and Malcom's plan is to do absolutely nothing (15:50). Grilling at a condo? Here's how to make food cooked on a shared grill taste even better than what comes off your grill at home (20:28). JBS is shutting down several beef processing facilities, and cattle prices don't appear to be improving anytime soon (23:50). Y'all know we love desserts around here, so these viral Banana Pudding Brownies are definitely next on our must-try list (26:43)! Everyone wraps their pork butts, but what about finishing one in a Dutch oven (29:00)? Michael shared a recipe for Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Meatballs, and they looked absolutely incredible (31:15). If you've frozen jalapeños for jalapeño poppers, can you put them straight on the grill from frozen (32:30)? There are plenty of ways to cook ribs, but is it worth wrapping them in parchment paper before foil to finish them off (35:40)? Pulled pork takes Poutine to a whole new level… only thing missing was some good old Blue Plate Mayo (38:40)! We've had baked beans every way imaginable, but adding pineapple to them is a first for us (42:30).

The Best Hot Sauces, Cooking Perfect Bacon & Buying Meat at Walmart Jun 12, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea for your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:00)! Ole Miss is absolutely dominating college baseball right now, and we break down their incredible run (00:45). If you missed our community playlist competition in the past, here's another chance to win some awesome prizes (04:30)! Shoutout to Peg Leg Porker for sending us a killer bottle of bourbon (06:40)! We catered the Rolling Thunder Charity Event last week, and it was an absolute blast from start to finish (09:00). Y'all know Malcom has always been a big fan of American Skins pork rinds, but he's got a brand-new favorite hookup to share (13:44). Malcom reveals his go-to method for making the best bacon for breakfast every time (18:04). We've never met a bad hot dog, but Tyler somehow managed to find one this past weekend: maybe some good old Blue Plate Mayo could have saved it (23:43)... Chefs across America have ranked the best hot sauces of 2026, and we're sharing our thoughts on the list (27:34). Walmart has started rolling out Copa Cut steaks, and we're on a mission to track them down and give them a try (31:50)! Planning a nacho bar? We discuss the best meat options for building the ultimate plate of loaded nachos (35:23). If you're using the snake method for smoking ribs, how much wood is too much wood (39:37)? We're gearing up to catch the Dierks Bentley Band this weekend, so be sure to keep an eye out for us (44:05)!

BBQ Hall of Fame, BBQ Pork Tenderloin & Trying the BEST Food In Miami Jun 05, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea for your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:00). Malcom finally made it into the BBQ Hall of Fame (00:52)! Kevin from The Butcher Shoppe made a big business decision (03:20). A few weeks ago, Malcom cooked up some BBQ pork tenderloins, and they turned out incredible (04:48). Plus, he shares his delicious White Sauce Coleslaw recipe that pairs perfectly with any BBQ meal (14:46). You've probably had Luzianne Tea before, but you've never tried a Luzianne Peach Palmer (16:20)! Tyler and Malcom took a trip to Miami to film with Guga, and it was an absolute blast (20:12). Miami is known for its amazing food, and while the sandwiches were great, they definitely could have used some Blue Plate Mayo (26:06). By now, you've probably seen the Hot Dog video on Guga's channel, and it was definitely an interesting experience (31:00). Malcom has eaten at plenty of steakhouses, but none of them come close to El Toro Loco (36:15). Apocalypse BBQ might just be the best BBQ restaurant in Miami—if not all of Florida (47:30). Guga managed to change Malcom's mind about sous vide cooking, and it may be the best way to cook chicken (56:00). Inspired by the trip to Miami, Malcom created his own version of a Brazilian-style charcuterie board (1:01:56).

Talking Sous Vide with the Master @Gugafoods May 22, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea for your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:10). We're on location in Miami hanging out with our good friend Guga Foods (00:33)! Our first day in Miami was absolutely beautiful, and we had a blast exploring Calle Ocho (01:52)! We are heading over to El Toro Loco Steakhouse to check out some of the most premium meats at great prices (05:15), and Guga shares his favorite dishes on the menu (08:01). Malcom also stopped by The Better Taco in Calle Ocho, where he got to try some of the best tacos in Miami (10:15)! Is this the best BBQ restaurant in Florida (13:28)? What is Malcom's all-time favorite thing to cook in the BBQ world (15:55)? How big is the pork BBQ scene in Miami (20:20)? Malcom and Guga discuss their favorite mayonnaise, and why Malcom believes it should be Blue Plate Mayo (21:45). Guga shares his go-to local Miami dish (24:40), along with the most overhyped food trends in the city (25:45). Everyone knows how Malcom feels about sous vide cooking, but Guga may have completely changed his mind (27:50). Which foods benefit the most from sous vide cooking (31:19)? Finally, Guga shares his insider tips for getting the most out of your sous vide setup (36:00).

Seafood Secrets, Retro Desserts & Wagyu Brisket Tips May 15, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea for your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:00). It's been smelling like fresh popcorn around the office ever since Malcom got a brand-new popcorn machine (00:52). Last week, we held our inner-office "Retro Dessert" competition, and this Baked Alaska recipe won it all (06:01). We talked about pizza being the ultimate leftover food last week, and y'all shared some of your favorite leftovers (08:50). Malcom took me to The Parish for Mother's Day, and it might've been some of the best lobster we've ever had (13:40). What's the most popular fish served in restaurants today (17:55)? Malcom's been whipping up some killer shrimp cocktails lately, and if you want to recreate them at home, make sure to grab some Blue Plate Mayonnaise (22:23). We're heading back down to Venice, Louisiana, for the fishing tournament, so keep an eye out for us (36:11). If you're cooking snapper, never throw away the throats—they're too good to waste (38:14). Crawfish season is starting to wind down, but we're cooking a huge batch of crawfish this weekend in Arkansas (45:25). Restaurants love using sous vide for fish, but there are so many better ways to cook it (47:25). If you're cooking a Wagyu brisket, should you prepare it the night before or the morning of the event (53:00)? Finally, Malcom shares his method for cooking up some killer beef shanks (56:30).

BBQ Season Kickoff, Malcom's Best Pork Butt Recipe & Whole Hog Secrets May 08, 2026

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This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, looking for the perfect tea for your next cookout? Luzianne Tea has you covered (00:10). BBQ Month has officially kicked off (00:40)! Our giveaway has come to a close, and shout out to Derrick for winning it (03:48). Malcom has been nominated for the BBQ Hall of Fame again this year, and he's staying humble about it (04:30). To kick off BBQ season, Malcom cooked ribs and pulled pork that were absolutely out of this world (06:50), and while preparing for our retro dessert contest, he tried his hand at an old-fashioned coconut cake (18:30). Is pizza the best leftover food of all time (24:00)? Beef prices have been outrageous this year, but don't worry because the Justice Department is on the case (31:25). If you're looking to level up your pork butt game, here are Malcom's top tips for getting the most out of your meat (33:28). Got a whole hog you need to cook? Here's how to make sure the ham and shoulders finish perfectly without scorching the rest of the pig (41:20). What cheap foods are people bringing to the BBQ (51:00), and if you're bringing the french onion dip, make sure to choose Blue Plate (55:53)! When it comes to tri-tip vs. picanha, what's the real difference (55:53)? If your cooker gauges are showing two different temperatures, here's what to do (58:21). Got three probes giving you different readings? Here's which one you should trust (1:04:05).

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