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Drum Smoker Q&A Sep 05, 2024

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Jay and Brian are back this week and talking Drum Smokers! What are drum smokers? Where did they come from and what are they good for? We’ll discuss this and much more, tune in below!

We kick off the episode with highlights of course. Brian shares his version of Sticky Ribs a la Jay - a la Frankie! Jay shares a recent chicken cooking demonstration he did at Ace Hardware. We get some bonus listener feedback and some tips on cooking beer-can chicken on a weber kettle!

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After the break we dive into vertical drum smokers. What are vertical drum smokers and where did they come from? How can you make your own DIY drum smoker? Are drum smokers good for anything else aside from hanging ribs? How do you clean ash from a drum smoker? We answer this and so much more. Tune into the episode below!

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Smart Grilling Technology With Josh Silva Aug 22, 2024

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This week Jay and Brian are talking smart grilling technology and are joined by a very special guest from Middleby Outdoor, Josh Silva! Middleby Outdoor whose brands include Kamado Joe, Masterbuilt and Char-Griller! You won’t want to miss this episdoe, tune in below!

Of course, we kick it off with highlights! Brian shares a special rib cook on while on vacation in Lake Tahoe. Jay visits a favorite Michigan butcher and makes his own “Pastrami”!

Our BBQ Question of the week is, “When using a smoke box to add smoke to my gas grill cooking, should I soak the chips? There seems to be some confusion online.” What do you say?

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After the break we dive into our interview with Josh Silva of Middleby Outdoors. As tradition dictates, Josh shares his cooking background, favorite bbq memories and how that influences him today. We then dive into smart grilling technology on the Kamado Joe, Masterbuilt, and Char-Griller cookers!

What is smart grill technology from Middleby? What makes this technology different? What is the future of smart grilling technology? We answer these and so much more! Tune into the episode below!

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Gadget or Gimmick? Aug 01, 2024

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This week Jay and Brian by a special guest Brian (yes, two Brians!) and asking, is it a Gadget or Gimmick? Tune into the episode below!

First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian shares a recent grilled Sriracha salmon salad success story. Jay talks a new Thai restaurant find in Atlanta - Talat Market!

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After the break Brian joins and we’re breaking down grilling accessories and asking, is it a Gadget or Gimmick? We kick it off with the inspiration for the episode - a hot dog roller for the grill!

We turn to the Gadget or Gimmick scale to be objective as possible as we talk the Bear Claw Shredding Tool, Themed Grilling Accessories, Simple Green, and even Ai Smokers!

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White Weber Kettle Jul 18, 2024

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This week Jay and Brian are talking the colorful world of Weber Kettles. Inspired by a very special White Weber Kettle, the guys discuss various kettles, colors, accessories and more! Tune into the episode below!

First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian talks reversed seared burgers and smoked corn. Jay shares very special New Orleans Food Tour! Special shoutout to Joel and his protip on how to check the level of a propane tank.

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After the break Jay and Brian talk about the White Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, the various colors and options they come in, the Weber Gourmet BBQ System, the WeberKettleClub.com, and so much more!

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From NPR's 1A: Ask A Grillmaster Jul 04, 2024

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This week we are sharing a podcast episode from NPR's 1A - Ask A Grillmaster. In this very special episode Jay joins the 1A podcast to talk grilling meats and answering listener questions. Jay is joined by Eudell Watts & Bricia Lopez in this jam packed episode, you won't want to miss it!
From NPR:
Since the dawn of mankind, humans have been have been taking food to fire.

After thousands of years — and probably tons of really awful woolly mammoth meat — we've learned to make grilling taste good.

With summer here and summer holidays just around the corner, it's almost impossible to head outside and not catch a whiff of a grill somewhere.

But the world of grilling has gone through a lot of innovation since our ancestors first held ingredients to the sacred fire.

We're here to help you make sense of it all. For our latest installment of our "Ask A..." series, we're asking grillmasters all about their craft and answering your questions.
Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
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Cast Iron Cooking with Sylvie Curry, Lady of Q Jun 20, 2024

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This week Jay and Brian are back and talking Cast Iron cooking with Lady of Q, Sylvie Curry! Sylvie is an award winning BBQ Pitmaster, Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown Participant, and a California BBQ Hall of Fame inductee. She joins the podcast to share some pro-tips for cooking with cast iron on the grill!

First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian uses beer-can chicken drippings as a fire starter. Jay makes the best salmon he has every made.

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After the break we talk cast iron cooking with Sylvie Curry . We discuss her bbq competition background, the California BBQ Association, and her time on Barbecue Showdown. Sylvie shares insights into BBQ comps, including prep, timing, and much more! The Lady of Q shares expert insights into cooking with cast iron on the grill - from seasoning and maintenance to recipes and beyond! Find Sylvie Curry on instagram @sylvie1950 and tune into the episode below!

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Summer Grilling Gifts & Needs Jun 06, 2024

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This week Frankie, Brian, and Jay are back and with our Guide to Summer Grilling Gifts and Needs! We discuss some of the items needed for a Summer full of grilling and bbq - from essentials to wish lists these are perfect gifts for the griller in your life! Tune into the episode, or check out or recommendations below!
First, highlights! Jay shares his new favorite find, smoked and braised chicken wings. Frankie makes hot and fast lemon pepper wings. Brian gets a mini smoke n’ sear for the kettle.
This week’s BBQ Question is, After listening to your informative show with Stephen Raichlen, I have two questions: How does the beer create steam if the chicken is done at 165 degrees, which is below the boiling point of water, and if the can is inside the chicken, doesn't the full carcass block steam penetration? Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468!
After the break we dive into our bbq gift guide - essentials for a summer of successful cooks! Check out TheGrillCoach.com for all our recommendations!
After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!

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Smoked Banana Pudding May 23, 2024

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This week Jay and Brian are back and talking smoked banana pudding with KCBS champion cook Casey Nix! What exactly is smoked banana pudding? Tune in and find out!
First, we kick it off with highlights! Brian cooks up a t-bone steak and shouts out Episode 58. Jay talks office ribs.
This week’s BBQ Question is, “What is a kanka grill?” Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468!
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After the break we chat with Casey Nix of “'Four Guys Porkin’”. We learn more about Casey’s cooking background and the competition team. (Don’t miss the Sara Lee Office Bake-Off Competition story!) Casey breaks down what exactly is smoked banana pudding and shares some pro tips! Tune into the episode below!
After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!
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Beer-Can Chicken with Steven Raichlen May 09, 2024

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This week we are joined by Steven Raichlen and are discussing his exciting new book release about cooking Beer-Can Chicken! What was the inspiration for this book? How do you prepare a can for cooking beer-can chicken? What is liquid smoke? We cover history and techniques to recipes and beyond.
First, we kick it off with highlights! Brian shares Peking Beer-Can Chicken. Frankie cooks two Classic Beer-Can Chickens. Jay makes Thai Coconut Beer-Can Chicken - and maybe even brines a chicken?!
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After the break Steven explains some of the basics of how to cook Beer Can Chicken while giving the listeners enough ideas to put their own twist on it - inspiring ideas like using wine, soda or coconut milk instead of beer. With this fresh take on the original version published in 2002, Steven shares amazing recipes like Chinese style, Peking Beer Can Chicken or Belgium and French style Chicken Carbonnade and many more!
The Grill Coach team had a blast talking with Steven about this fun, delicious and eye-catching style of cooking. You can find Steven at barbecuebible.com or on socials @stevenraichlen!
After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!
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Cast Iron: Selection & Buying Apr 25, 2024

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This week Brian and Jay are back and talking selecting and buying cast iron. Why cast iron? Where to buy cast iron? We’ll answer this and much more, tune into the episode below!
We kick it off with highlights! Brian shares his hack for economical pork chops. Jay cooks an emergency skirt steak.
Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com - essential for exceptional #castironcooking!
After the break we dive deep into Cast Iron - Selecting and Buying! We talk what’s in Jay and Brian’s cast iron arsenal. We answer, What is a dutch oven? How much does cast iron cost? Can you cook eggs on a cast iron? Where do you buy cast iron? We answer this and so much more! (Don’t miss Brian’s cast iron outdoor storage hack!)
After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!
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