Happy Memorial Day from Jay and Frankie! We hope your weekend is filled with good food, family, and friends. See you next week!

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This week Frankie and Jay are joined by Ryan Mitchell, co-author of Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque! This cookbook is not only full of amazing recipes highlighting North Carolina and whole-hog barbeque, but also offers an enlightening history behind this cherished tradition.

Ryan shares the barbeque that started it all and growing up in the family business. He shares the motivation and development of the book and the community of people who helped bring it to life. Of course, Ryan even shares some signature #Edmitchellsbbq tips for cooking a whole-hog!

You can find Ryan Mitchell on Instagram @bbqprince1031 and Ed Mitchell on Facebook @ "The Pitmaster" Ed Mitchell or online at ThePitmasterEdMitchell.com. Check out their line of sauces True Made Foods! 

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Looking to buy a pellet cooker? You are in luck! This week Frankie and Jay are discussing picking a pellet cooker. From basic considerations to some you might have not thought of yet! 

Not sure if you want a pellet cooker? Make sure to check out our previous episode 18 You Should Buy A Pellet Cooker or read our blog  5 Reasons to Buy A Pellet Cooker!

We kick it off with highlights! Jay shares a special steak lesson and the important skills that mastering a good steak will teach you. Frankie cooks his first Mississippi Pot Roast.

BBQ question of the week is, “What are your favorite kettle accessories?” Tune in to hear our take and let us know what you think!

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After the break we dive into picking a pellet cooker! We touch base on everything from pricing to cooking space, to build quality and accessories. Do you want to sear on your pellet cooker? Do you need a large hopper capacity? We cover this and so much more.

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This week we’re breaking down the anatomy of a taco! What makes a good taco? We go over the various components of a taco and discuss ways to put your own spin on this beloved classic.

We kick it off with highlights! Frankie shares his first cook on a new gas grill and sunny Portland days. Jay talks tandoori chicken and yogurt marinades.

BBQ question of the week is, “Can you get a good dark bark when using a pellet cooker?”

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After the break we dive into the beloved taco. What goes into making a good taco? What’s better, corn or flour tortillas? Can you smoke a tortilla? What cookers are best to cook various taco fillings? What do you top a taco with? We discuss this and more!

If you want a deeper dive into the origin or tortillas and Mexican cuisine, check out our BBQ World Tour - What is Mexican BBQ episode!

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Due to some unforeseen circumstances we aren't able to do a full show, but we still have some fun highlights we wanted to share this week. We're talking duroc pork, sausage tastings, cowboy steaks and more! We'll be back next week with a full show!

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Dawn’s back this week and we’re talking the best bbq recipes for beginners! We break down the best meals, proteins, vegetables and techniques for bbq beginners.

Highlights kickoff with Dawn’s new Z-Grills Pellet Grill! Frankie shares his recent bbq blow out and his first tomahawk steak. Jay’s forced into some spring grill cleaning.

BBQ question of the week is, “Do beef ribs have a membrane to remove like pork ribs?” Yes…and no? Tune in to hear Jay’s take and let us know what you think!

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After the break we dive deep into bbq recipes for beginners. These recipes reinforce techniques like hot & fast cooking, reverse searing, smoking, prepping and everything in between. What proteins are best to experiment with? What tools are good to use for different preparations? We discuss this and more! What is your favorite bbq recipes for beginners? Let us know at [email protected]!

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This week Frankie and Jay dive into smoking with wood chunks or chips! We’re talking why, how, and when to best use wood chunks or chips when barbecuing or grilling.

First, we kick it off with highlights. Jay shares a Korean short rib cook, and the importance of cooking with all you senses. Frankie shares spatchcock chicken two ways and a bbq take over!

BBQ question of the week is, “How do you keep small pieces of lump falling through the grates of your grill?” Great question! What techniques do you use to solve this problem?

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After the break we dive deep into how to smoke with wood chunks or chips. We talk why to use chunks or chips to begin with. When to use chunks vs. chips. How exactly do you use wood chunks or chips? What types of wood go best with different proteins? We talk this and so much more, tune into the episode below!

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We’re back in action! This week Jay and Frankie are going back to basics and discussing how to light your charcoal. We talk types of fuel, tools, tips, and more! Tune into the episode below.

As usual we’re kicking it off with highlights. Frankie starts with some life updates, getting his bbq back in action, and taco night! Jay shares a new find in Orlando, Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ!

BBQ Question of the week is, “How to keep a steak warm while it's resting? If I take it out at medium and set it aside, it becomes well done by the time we eat.” What do you think? Let us know if the comments and tune in to hear our take!

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After the break we dive deep into how to light charcoal. We cover types of fuels, helpful tools to light your charcoal, and when to light it. What about when it’s ready to cook on? Or, how to maintain your fire for a longer cook? What about extinguishing your lit coals? We cover all that and more, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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The BBQ World Tour Continues with the next stop in Mexico! What is Mexican BBQ? Tune in and find out! Highlights include Frankie’s smoked pork chile verde, Jay’s ribs on the gateway, and the most amazing steaks Wes has ever cooked! BBQ question of the day is, "How and what do you smoke on a gas grill?” Check out this week's #GrillCoachRecommendation at TheGrillCoach.com. In the second segment we dive deep into what exactly is Mexican BBQ? We talk salsas, corn, tortillas, carne asada, suadero, barbacoa, and cochinita pibil! What is the difference between tequila, mezcal, and pulque? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. And don’t forget to share!

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As you may have heard last episode, Frankie's making a move to Portland so we will be off for two weeks while we get settled in! We'll be back with some new content soon! In the meantime check out this episode on corned beef and pastrami! 
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This week the we’re talking Corned Beef and Pastrami as we approach St. Patricks Day! In the first segment highlights include Wes’ update on his home made carne asada rub taco night, Jay’s feedback on Meathead’s visit, and Frankie’s picnic skewers cooked on the Traeger Ranger. Check out this week's #GrillCoachRecommendation at TheGrillCoach.com!I In the second segment we talk what is corned beef? What is pastrami? How do you make it? What are we eating with it?! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. And don’t forget to share!

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