Grill This!

 Last winter, Jim and Matt attended the NYSBA Festival in Syracuse at the Landmark Theater.  They had a blast and had interviewed some amazing brewers and patrons at that festival. Unfortunately, there was an equipment failure.  The guys thought they lost all of the interviews.  Turns out they didn't!  Matt was able to salvage interviews with Froth Brewing, WeBe Brewing, Big Alice Brewing, Rare Fo...

  After listening to this episode of the Grill This Podcast you'll be making plans to attend the Rochester Home and Garden show in 2025!  Jim and Matt are joined by the great John Welch at the Home and Garden showcase sauce and rub from Salmon Ranch Foods. Of course, they can't help but wander around a bit to explore the over 200 Exhibitors. While wandering around, they stop and speak with Julie T...

Crab is delicious, but putting in all that work to crack open the shell to get the meat out can be frustrating as hell!  Well, Jim solves that problem by serving up crab on the half shell!  The crab is removed from the shell, seasoned, buttered, and that placed on a shell half ready to serve.  And as always, matt brings some unique beers, including an Eclipse themed cider and an orange Sherbert be...

 It's funny, in the last episode, Jim and Matt mentioned that they hope they've seen the last of the snow so they can officially kick off grilling season.  Oops.  The snowy, windy weather made traveling to the Salmon Ranch studios a little difficult for Matt, so he had to fly solo. Matt was in charge of food and beverages on his own.  He cooked Chicken fried steak in an air fryer and had a couple...

Jim and Matt are back at it. Who doesn't love bacon?  This week, Jim combines sweet and savory with some unique bacon appetizers. And Matt brings beers perfect for the upcoming Eclipse and Pi Day. Plus, Jim and Matt play a game of "who did it better" with two Eclipse themed beers.  And, of course, the usual clowning around.  Another fun episode of the Grill This Podcast is right here! Become a sup...

The Grill This Podcast is back! On this episode, pulled brisket sandwiches, Guinness chips, and a variety of unique beers. Also, a countdown of the top rated grills. You missed us, we know. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support .

Unfortunately, When the wind is blowing 60 miles an hour outside, grilling becomes nearly impossible. So Jim is forced to use the oven to slow cook the dish of the day, beef ribs. Will Jim's oven baked beef ribs compare to the ones he does on the smoker? And what beer did Matt bring on this episode? Also, Matt and Jim share their thoughts on "Dry January". All this, and a whole lot more on this ep...

We're bringing in 2024 Grill This style! That's right, it's a party and you're invited. Our last episode of 2023. Jim makes some baby back ribs using a different cooking method and serves up some home made New England Clam Chowder. Make brings some Holiday themed beer as well as one of Jim's favorites. And of course, fun and silliness as always. Bring in the New Year with the final episode of Gril...

Asian inspired ribs, Hungarian peppers halved and stuffed with crab, cheese blend and bacon, and heavy fruited sours? Sounds like a delicious episode of Grill this to me. Jim, Matt, food, beer. Need we say more? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support .

The weather is getting colder but the smoker is still hot! On this episode of Grill This, Jim serves up a delicious smoked strip steak roast. And Fall is in full season, so Matt brings some delicious Autumn themed beers including the first pumpkin beer on Grill This of the season. Meat and beer.. can you think of anything better? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

After a little break the boys are back and better than ever. Habanero pulled pork slow cooked in a dutch oven? Yes please! A dessert style butternut squash? Hell yeah! Oktoberfest and Scotch Ale beers? Ummm, yes! And, of course, the usual fun and laughs. You're not going to want to miss this one! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support .

Matt and Jim are back and the fellas are thinking about falling. Matt Brings some fall themed beers and Jim warms it up with his version of Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings. How does his version compare to traditional Jerk Wings? Listen to find out! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support .

The Flour City Brewers Fest is one of the biggest, best and longest running craft beer festivals in the Rochester NY area. The festival is a brewer focused craft beer event that gives people the opportunity to try new and exciting beers and meet the people who make them. Jim, Matt and Tim Misak from the Salmon Ranch Cowboy Cooking Show join the patrons and the brewers to raise a glass to the hand-...

This is one of Matt Wilson's favorite festivals. It's New York State's Original & Longest-Running Women & Craft Beer Festival! From Upstate NY to NYC, and all over the nation,Drink Like a Girl works with the best craft breweries in the USA (both large and small), creating events around craft beer and women empowerment! Drink Like a Girl was created to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Wom...

Jim and Matt continue their focus on Summer with some delicious appetizers and summer beers! Jim Serves up some amazing seasoned shrimp skewers and stuffed Jalapeño peppers. Matt brings some cold and flavorful beers from Fifth Frame, Froth and others. Sit back, enjoy the sunshine, sip a cold one and check out this latest episode of Grill This! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

When a pulled pork sandwich is done right it can be one of the best sandwiches ever. And in this episode, Jim knocks it out of the park! Jim smokes a park butt for 20 hours until it melts off the bone. He pairs it with smoked stuffed Hungarian peppers. Of course, Matt brings some excellent beers to pair with this delicious meal. And the guys talk about why you shouldn't give up on grilling even af...

As you know, Matt and Jim are not afraid to try different foods on Grill This! Jim serves up some familiar main dishes, Loaded crispy potato skins and ultra stuffed bacon wrapped chicken breasts. For desert, a local farmer drops off some chocolate covered roast garlic. Yes, you read that right. Thank goodness Matt brings summer delicious summertime beers to wash everything down. You definitely wan...

The New York State Craft Brewers Festival returned to Buffalo Canalside. More than 55 breweries from every region of the state participated in the festival. Matt and Jim were there to speak with the brewers, the Patrons and the organizers of the festival. Patrons enjoyed beer, food, paintball and even hatchet throwing! You don't want to miss this episode! Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

This Podcast has summer BBQ written all over it! Jim pulls out all the stops with smoked beef ribs, homemade potato salad, and a scratch made cherry and strawberry pie! And Makes brings the summer beers including a Key Lime Pie Sour battle between Resurgence and Stoneyard brewing. Find out how Jim made the feast and who wins the beer battle on a brand new episode of Grill This! Become a supporter...

With Jim on location, Matt and the rest of the Grill This! Podcast team attended the11th annual Rochester Real Beer Expo. And , as advertised, it was bigger and better than ever before! The Expo was held at Innovative Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings! The event is put on by the Business Association of the South Wedge Area (BASWA). The festival was huge this year with 65 breweries, cideries,...

Matt and Jim received a wonderful suprise delivery. The original Orion Cooker! The Orion Cooker Uses 100% indirect heat to create a convection current. This means there is absolutely no cooking maintenance with drastically reduced cook times. Jim and Matt talk about how it works and the different varities Orion cookers. Plus, Jim serves up bacon wrapped asparagus, dipped in honey and butter layere...

On this episode, Matt and Jim are slinging the sauce and handing out samples at Food Towne supermarket in North Chili, NY. It just so happens that Abby from Dogfish Head and Sam Adams is slinging craft beer and handing out samples right across from them. Craft beer and food? I'm sure you can guess what happens next! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5...

On this episode Jim prepares a favorite appetizer with a twist, Smoked Crispy Loaded Potato Skins! And Matt pairs them with a variety of beers, including a dill pickle flavored beer from K2. Also, Matt and Jim list the best grills in America! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support .

On this episode, Jim and Matt are joined by Juan, Maria, and Ben Contreras of Juan and Maria's Empanada Stop. The Contreras family are natives of Chile and have two locations. The original one at the Rochester Public Market, and the newest at Market Place Mall which is owned run by Ben. The discuss how Juan and Maria's started and how ownership has transition over to Ben. They also bring an assort...

On this episode of Grill This, Jim prepares another Jim Salmon original, Salmon Ranch Chicken Roll Ups. It's made with thinly sliced Chicken breasts and stuffed with a bunch of amazing ingredients. And Matt decides to bring some beers that are not your normal everyday beers. Food is eaten, beer is consumed, and fun is had. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-...