The Grill Coach

I wanted to use this episode to honor my wife as she passed away on October 24, 2021. She was an incredible woman and without her, there is no Grill Coach. She was the driving force behind all my hopes and dreams. I love this woman more than anything and I miss her terribly.

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Welcome to BBQ Horror Stories 2021! In the first segment we talk Frankie's Rib Disaster and Jay and Wes' visit to Rodney Scotts BBQ in Atlanta! Listener questions include, Does foil help with keeping your Traeger clean? Why did my brisket turn out dry? Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com for this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation and links to all the episodes and posts we referenced in this episode. After the first break we share BBQ Horror Stories from our listeners and even some of our own - you won't want to miss this! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach.

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In this episode we dive into grilled and smoked soups - is that even a thing?! In the first segment we talk flank steak Thai Beef Salad, smoked chicken stock and a Traeger drain pan learning moment! Listener questions include, What are some commercial size smokers? Should you cook ribs bone side down or up when doing 321 ribs? Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com for this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation. Is Grilled Soup A Thing? In the second segment we explore how to incorporate grilled and smoke flavor into soups! We chat essential tools, techniques and recipes! Check out Frankie’s Basic Homemade Chicken Stock to get you started! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach.

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Winter is coming and this week the guys chat about things to consider as we move into cold weather cooking. In our first segment we talk street tacos with budget beef, breakfast smash burgers, and smoked turkey wings with gravy! Listener questions include, Can you overcook pulled pork? How long should you rest a brisket before slicing? Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com for this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation. In the second segment winter is coming, and how it affects your outdoor grilling! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. 

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This week Ben from Bear Mountain BBQ returns to talk Gas Grilling! In the first segment our highlights take us from Snake River Farms Briskets, the American Royal in Kansas City and Frankie's visit to Grand Ole BBQ. Don't forget to submit your BBQ Horror Stories to [email protected] for a chance to win a 6 month supply of Bear Mountain BBQ Pellets! We answer, What are cuts of meat with low fat? and How do you make your burgers not come out dry?  In the second segment we dive deep into Gas Grilling! We talk tips for buying and maintaining, use and recipes for gas grilling! Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com and don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. 

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We're back this week talking grilling tips, recipes & proteins that save you money! In the first segment we talk Jay's Atlanta brisket adventures at Fox Bro's BBQ and Wes' jealous devil charcoal. We answer, When cooking on a drum smoker, do you have to fill the charcoal basket all the way? Why is smoke attracted to water? Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com for this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation. In the second segment we share our favorite tips, recipes & proteins that save you money! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. 

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This week the guys talk Jay's attempted brisket redemption, Wes's tri-tip brisket style and Frankie shares about his first weekend with his new Traeger Ranger! Make sure to submit your BBQ Horror Story to [email protected]. Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com for this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation and don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach.  

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We're back and talking our 5 favorite grills and smokers to buy (or receive) in 2021. In the first half we talk Jay's first tailgate with the family, Wes's market trim smash burgers and Frankie shares a learning moment involving an olive oil smoke fire! We answer, Why did my Blackstone griddle get rusty, and how do you remove it? How do you get a good black bark? Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com for this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation. In the second segment we share the 3 things you should consider before buying a new grill and 5 of our favorite grills and smokers to buy in 2021! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. 

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This week the guys discuss the Blackstone Griddle. In the first segment Jay talks his nextover chuck roast cooked in tallow and Wes tells us about listener Jordan's DIY whole hog bbq pit! We answer, How do you get an accurate temperature reading in an offset smoker? Can you smoke bbq sauce to get more flavor in it? Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com for this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation. In the second segment we dive deep and discuss the 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Blackstone Grill! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. 

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Listener Gabe visits The Grill Coach to talk BYOB: Build Your Own BBQ! In the first segment Wes shares a brisket lesson, Frankie hangs a tri-tip, and Jay shares his morning disaster. We answer, How do you get a better bark on your roast? In our second segment we dive deep with Listener Gabe and talk fabrication and bbq! Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com for this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach.

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