The Grill Coach

This week Jay and Frankie talk about Heat, from the book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat. In our final installment we break down some key elements and takeaways from the book.

First, highlights! Frankie shares about a recent bbq he attended and we talk brisket lessons. Jay shares some listener feedback!

BBQ question of the week, “Do you favor one type of lump coal over another? I’m currently using Jealous Devil Lump coal and it seems to burn clean.”

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After the break we dive into Heat. What is heat? How does heat effect browning and flavor? What are different ways we can use heat? And how can we measure heat? Tune in below, and check out our past episodes on Salt, Fat, and Acid at TheGrillCoach.com!

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We’re back and are talking eating out, bbq edition! As more and more bbq restaurants are popping up all over the country we talk things to look for or consider when picking a bbq restaurant.

We kick it off with the BBQ question of the week, “Do you have any special cuts of meat you favor when using the reverse sear method?”

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After the break we start with highlights including Frankie’s visit to Matt’s BBQ in Portland and Jay’s visit to Smokey Bones BBQ in Michigan! 

Inspired by our recent bbq restaurant visits we break down some things to look out for (or avoid) when eating out! We talk menu and specialties, reviews, sides, sauces, wait times, and so much more. Tune into the show below! 

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We’re back in action this week talking July Highlights! We check in, share where we’ve been, and talk our favorite - bbq highlights!

Frankie finds a supermercado and grills up some carne asada and adobe marinated beef short ribs. Jay does a Pinoy marinated brisket and pork shoulder steaks!

Our listener question this week is, “Do you have any episodes about fish, turkey, or vegetables?” YES! Check out TheGrillCoach.com for past episodes where we cover these topics and much more!

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This week we have a special listener episode with Joel! He shares his recent outdoor bbq shed build! 

We kick it off with highlights including Frankie’s #loaded potato hash and Jay’s Hunger adventures! 

BBQ question of the day is, “Is resting pulled pork mandatory?”

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After the break we dive into building your own bbq shed! We talk logistics, design, cost, timeline, construction and so much more!

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Dawn is back with Frankie and Jay and we are talking 4th of July BBQ: 2023! Tune into the episode below.

We of course start with highlights! Dawn shares her 3-inch grilled ribeye on the vintage PK Grill. Frankie talks the #EverythingPlate from Kee’s Loaded Kitchen. Jay shares some bbq tv moments!

BBQ question of the day is, “Does the 3-2-1 method work on beef ribs?” We think not, what say you? Let us know!

Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation and all the links we discuss at TheGrillCoach.com!

After the break we dive into 4th of July BBQ. We talk some fun facts, the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, the history of the hotdog, and some origins of how BBQ became a 4th of July staple. We of course talk some food and tips for this upcoming holiday, whether you are hosting or going to be a guest! Frankies share a go to sangria recipe, Dawn talks beans and smoked ice cream. Jay shares a new pork stick recipe! We talk this and much more, check out the episode below!

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This week Frankie and Jay take another stop on our BBQ World Tour and are talking Filipino BBQ! From techniques to dishes we do a dive into this fascinating cuisine, and Jay even share some fun facts!

(If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our previous World Tour episodes which are at TheGrillCoach.com!)

We kick off highlights with Frankie’s new favorite wing in Portland at Chicken & Guns. Jay makes some Pinoy Style Rib Tips and Smoked Beef Kaldereta!

BBQ question of the day is, “How do you maintain temperature in a weber kettle for a low and slow cook?” What say you?

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After the break we dive into Filipino BBQ. What is Filipino BBQ? Where does Filipino BBQ originate from? What are common Filipino BBQ techniques? Jay shares some popular Filipino BBQ dishes and sides like Lechon, Dawsawan, Adobo, and Kamayan Celebration! Tune into the episode below!

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We have a special episode this week and are joined by long time listener and supporter Brian V! In this listener spotlight we chat with Brian about the show, his bbq cooking practice, and even highlights!

We kick off highlights with Brian’s smash burgers on the pellet grill. Frankie finally makes it into a Costco and makes pork spareribs on the Pit Barrel Jr. Jay makes some adobo style tacos with grilled pineapple!

After the break we dive into how The Grill Coach Podcast has impacted his outdoor cooking. Brian shares some of his favorite episodes including Experimental BBQ with Marshall from Brulosophy, Ashley Thompson from Netflix’s American BBQ Showdown, Smash Burgers with Chef Ty, The Grill Coach Guide To Nextovers, The Side Show!, and the alcohol soaked cotton ball hack from episode 7 with Zilla’s Pit BBQ with Big Perm! Brian even shares some pro-tips his learned along the way!

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We’re back in action this week and are talking ACID from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat. We break down acid and the role it plays in our cooking.  (If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our previous episodes on Salt and Fat!)

We begin with highlights! Frankie shares how his Memorial Day BBQ played out, a special feature of the Fireboard thermometer, and a chile ancho liquor! Jay tells us about his pork shoulder tacos and trying out Ed Mitchell’s True Made Food Sauces! (Check out our episode Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque!) 

BBQ question of the day is, “Where do you take the temp of a brisket, the flat or the point?” What say you? Let us know in the comments below! 

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After the break we dive into Acid. What is Acid and why is it important? What are different sources of acid? How do you use acid? We break these questions down and much more! Tune into the episode below!

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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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