This week Jay and Frankie are talking salt and and it’s impact on flavor. The first in a new series, we’re talking Salt as in Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat! Listen to the episode below! 

We kick it off with highlights including Frankie’s inside cooking adventures and Jay’s new bbq convert! BBQ Question of the week is, “What is the stall?” Jay breaks it down and we cover some tips on how to deal with the dreaded stall!

Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! An essential for anyone looking to level up their cooking game.

After the break we dive into the wonderful world of salt! Jay shares some key takeaways from the Samin Nosrat’s book, Salt, Fact, Acid, Heat and it’s significant impact on the flavor of the food we eat.

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Are BBQ Tortillas a thing? We’ll find out! This week we’re joined by Dawn and talking tortillas, bbq, and good food (not just tacos)! 

Dawn kicks off our highlights segment with her pulled pork smoked queso. Frankie talks smoked spatchcocked chicken on the Pit Barrel Jr. Jay shares a rare brisket learning moment.

Settle a debate: pre-shredded cheese or freshly grated cheese?

BBQ Question of the week is, “What’s the best way to keep food serving worthy for a bbq pop up?”

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After the break we dive into the bbq tortilla. We talk different ways of incorporating tortillas into our bbq cooking, and not just tacos! We talk Enchiladas, Arepas, Pupusa’s, and even some alternatives like Roti and Naan!

You can find Dawn on Instagram @DawnChiefs

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We’re joined by Rusty from Salt City Barbecue and the Pitmasters Podcast. You’ll remember Rusty from episode 38 where he shares his insights into the world of competition bbq. This week his back and we talking the 3 things he wish he knew before opening his food truck Salt City Barbecue. Check out our full show notes at TheGrillCoach.com!

Frankie kicks highlights off with his quick kabobs and chimichurri cooked on his Traeger Ranger. Rusty talks steaks on the PK Grill and the sear revolution! Jay shares his beef chuck roast stew cooked in Kinders Bone Broth. 

After the break Rusty shares his motivation behind wanting to open a food truck, the reality of what that involves, and the difference between cooking in food truck vs your backyard.

Have you ever thought of opening a food truck? Then you won’t want to miss Rusty’s 3 things he wish he knew before opening a food truck. He shares the complexities of licensing and offers a few pro tips from lessons learned, the difficulties of maintaining a social media presence, and the demand for food trucks!

You can find more info about Rusty, his food truck, and the competition team at SaltCityBBQ.co (that’s .CO not .com!) and his podcast with co-host Anthony Lujan at ThePitmastersPodcast.com.

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We ring in the New Year doing what we love best - talking highlights! Frankie shares grilling steaks at work, Buttery Steakhouse and Pistachio Mole.  Jay talks Al Pastor Tacos and Carnitas on the Blackstone Griddle and the perfect surface temp for achieving ultimate caramelization! 

BBQ Question of the week is, “What temp should I be cooking a double smoked ham to?” Speaking of ham, don’t miss Jay’s Pecan Maple Syrup Glazed Ham story!

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Happy Holidays from The Grill Coach team! We'll be taking a Holiday break and are excited to be back in 2023! In the meantime check out past episodes at TheGrillCoach.com and let us know what you're cooking this Holiday season! Reach out to us at [email protected]!

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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?

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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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This week Frankie and Jay are talking 5 Tips for Cooking on Your Weber Kettle with Anthony from Mega Texas BBQ! From choosing the right kettle to keeping it well maintained, you won’t want to miss this!

We kick off the episode with highlights. Jay shares a bbq visit to Bonfire - A Smokin’ Taqueria in South Carolina. Frankie talks BBQ Charcuterie Boards and a visit to Bobby Flay’s Amalfi in Las Vegas. Anthony shares his family tradition of the Holiday Brisket!

BBQ Question of the week is, “I let my hopper run dry - Will letting the hopper run out of pellets hurt your smoker?” What do you think?

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Tune in to the episode below to hear more! You can find Anthony @Mega_Texas on IG and TikTok and don’t forget to check out his last episode (20) for even more tips from Mega Texas BBQ!

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We’re happy to say, The Grill Coach Podcast is back! For this very special episode Jay and Frankie are joined by listener favorite Dawn! We’re talking highlights, highlights, and highlights! Catch up on Dawn’s past episode “Every Day Grilling With Dawn” and her recipe for a Breakfast Fatty!

BBQ question of the week is, “What does reserve mean in competition bbq?” 

Our roundtable of highlights include Dawn’s Game Day Smoked Nachos and Green Tomato Salsa, Jay’s Boneless Short Rib Steaks and his new Blackstone Griddle, and Frankie’s Smoked Pork Chili Verde Tetela’s! 

You can find Dawn on Instagram @DawnChiefs or on Facebook at A Woman and Her Grill!

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Happy Thanksgiving from The Grill Coach Podcast. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

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We’re back this week with a listener spotlight and are joined by Nathan! We talk bbq, recipes, and more! In the first segment we’re kicking it off with highlights. Jay shares about the best steak he has had while eating out at G. Garvin’s LowCountry Steak in Atlanta. Wes talks his home made barbacoa. Frankie gets a Blackstone Griddle! BBQ question of the week is a double header, “Do you think it’s worth it to get a Prime Tri-Tip if it’s going in a sandwich? What seasonings do you recommend for a tri-tip?” What do you think? Let us know here or leave a comment below! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we’re talking recipes with listener Nathan! He shares his approach to trying new recipes. He shares breakfast smash burgers, garlic parmesan pork chops, Coke-can chicken, and even home made smoked seasonings! 

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