The Grill Coach

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The Grill Coach's New Season Apr 11, 2024

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We’re back with a very special episode and talking “New Seasons”. Jay and Frankie give an official Grill Coach welcome to Brian as he joins as a full time co-host! Tune into the episode below!
Sticking with tradition we kick it off with highlights! Frankie talks whole fish on the Kanka Grill. Brian shares cast iron chuck steak burnt ends. Jay makes camp fire bbq in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This week our Grill Coach Question is, What is a Slow N’ Sear? Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468!

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After the break we welcome Brian the show. We learn more about his bbq background, style, and strengths and discuss why he is excited to join as a co-host! We also break down some new changes to the show - including a new bi-weekly episode cadence.
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Cooking Fish Mar 14, 2024

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This week we are back and talking cooking fish hot and fast. From buying fish to recipes we have you covered! Tune into the episode below!
First, highlights! Jay kicks it off with a recent cook of smoked oxtails and chicken wings. Frankie shares a recent double header at Matt’s BBQ Tacos at Great Notion Brewing.
Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com!
After the break we dive into cooking fish on a charcoal grill (or gas grill)! Where to buy fish? How to prep fish? What’s the best way to cook fish on the grill? We cover this and much more!
Looking for some recipe inspirations? Check out Contramar’s Red and Green Grilled Snapper (video here) from My Mexico City Kitchen: Recipes and Convictions [A Cookbook] by Gabriela Cámara. Or, try this Grilled Pompano with Cebu Lechon Mix!
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BBQ World Tour - Germany! Feb 29, 2024

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This week we making another step on our BBQ World Tour and talking German BBQ! We’re joined by Brian V. who takes us down the wonderful world of German BBQ. Tune into the episode below!
First, we kick it off with highlights! Inspired by last week’s episode Brian fires up the grill and makes steak au poivre. Jay shares a special delivery of some Snake River Farms Kurobuta Pork Ribs. Frankie talks wedding bbq on a Santa Maria style grill!
Check out this week's Grill Coach Recommendation and all the links mentioned in the show at TheGrillCoach.com!
After the break we dive into German BBQ. What is German BBQ? How has German BBQ shaped American BBQ? We cover common sides, condiments, recipes and more!
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February Highlights (2024) Feb 22, 2024

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This week Frankie and Jay are talking February Highlights (and other good things we ate!). Tune into the episode below!
We kick it off with Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon and Steak Au Poivre. Frankie has an impromptu homemade sausage party from one of his favorite butcher at The Sheridan Fruit Co. in Portland. He also shares a visit to a Yakitori spot while visiting Seattle. Chicken hearts anyone?
Jay tries out a couple of new BBQ spots in Atlanta and an upcoming BBQ competition he will be scooping out - Sip & Swine. He also shares a recent smoked oxtail cook!
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Super Bowl Food with Dawn! Feb 08, 2024

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We’re back this week talking Super Bowl BBQ! Frankie and Jay are joined by Dawn and share what we’ll be cooking up for this Super Bowl Sunday.
Dawn kicks off highlights with her mushroom, bacon, and Swiss cheese fatty. Frankie shares a tomahawk steak on the Traeger Ranger. Jay visits Heirloom BBQ and Geary Farms.
Looking for Super Bowl bbq ideas? We break down some of our go to recipes for game day grilling. Jay makes smoked & fried chicken wings. Frankie talks smoked chuck roast taco and nacho bar. Dawn shares her version of kettle-fried Buffa-Que chicken wings!
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BBQ Resolutions 2024 Jan 11, 2024

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The Grill Coach is back! In this week's episode Jay and Frankie are back and talking our BBQ Resolutions for 2024!
Frankie kicks off highlights with his New Year's cook including prime rib, home made stock, smoked pork belly, and mole! Jay talk's his Christmas Brisket - a new tradition?
Jay and Frankie dive into some of our bbq resolutions - or intentions - for this year!
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Holidays 2023 Dec 14, 2023

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Happy Holidays! Jay and Frankie do a holiday check-in, discuss some favorite moments of 2023, and what we are looking forward to in the New Year!
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[Repost] 5 Tips For Hosting a Holiday Party (Or Being a Good Grilling Potluck Guest) Dec 07, 2023

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[Repost] We’re back with Sara Range! Sara is back this week sharing 5 tips for hosting a holiday party spread, and how to be a good potluck guest! From what to cook and when to cook it, to how to serve it! Sara even shares some show stopping recipes sure to impress.
Don’t forget to check out Sara’s past episodes: Sara Range Talks Traeger Cooking and Recipe Development (Episode 42) and Fancy BBQ and 5 Tips to Taking Beautiful BBQ Photos (Episode 29).
Of course, we gotta kick off the episode with highlights. Sara makes her TV Debut gives us a behind the scenes peek into live TV! Jay shouts out a recent visit with Anthony from Mega Texas BBQ and getting to cook on a gravity fed charcoal grill. Frankie shares a technology fail and a gentle reminder to calibrate your thermometers!
BBQ Question of the week is, “What is the best way to transport your BBQ?” What are your favorite ways to take your bbq on the road?
Check out this week's Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com!
After the break we get into 5 Tips for Hosting a Holiday Party (Or Being a Good Grilling Potluck Guest)! Tune in, you won’t want to miss this!
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Thanksgiving Debrief Nov 30, 2023

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This week Frankie and Jay are discussing their Thanksgiving cook(s)! What went good, what went bad, and what we want to do next! Tune into the episode below.
Jay cooked 3 turkeys this year and he breaks down his cooks including a spatchcocked turkey, an injected turkey, and a wet brined turkey!
Frankie cooked 3 turkeys, too! He shares a spatchcocked turkey on the kettle, a smoked turkey, and his first deep fried turkey!
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Turkey Tips (2023) Nov 16, 2023

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On this week’s Grill Coach Short we’re talking 5 Turkey Tips for the Holiday Season! We’ll cover all the essentials for a show-stopping turkey! Tune into the episode below.
Jay kicks off highlights with a new find - Heirloom Market BBQ in Atlanta. Frankie talks chicken quarters and pork shoulder steaks on the Kanka Grill!
BBQ Question of the week is, “I have a camp chef pellet smoker when I set it to 170°(doing jerky) it can climb as high as 250° is that normal?"
Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com, an everyday essential that’s particularly helpful for a juicy perfectly cooked turkey!
After the break we talk 5 Turkey Tips for the Holiday Season. How long do you need to thaw a frozen turkey? How do you brine a turkey? How do you set up your cooker for grilling a turkey? We’ll cover this and much more!
Check out the USDA’s guide on safely thawing a turkey. Want more #turkeytalk!? Check out our past episodes “BBQ Turkey 3 Ways!” and “Thanksgiving Spectacular!”
Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! Email us at Support@TheGrillCoach.com or drop a question in the comments below! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. And of course, don’t forget to share to support the show!

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