The Grill Coach

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...

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 we...

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 c...

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...

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 Support@TheGrillCoach.com! Support the show

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...

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 V...

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 i...

Happy Thanksgiving from The Grill Coach Podcast. We'll be back next week with a new episode! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! Email us at Support@TheGrillCoach.com or drop a question in the comments below! Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. And don’t forget to share! Support the show

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...

Spooky Season is upon us! Here's a throwback to 2021 BBQ Horror Stories to get you in the spirit! We'll be back next week with a new episode. Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! Email us at Support@TheGrillCoach.com or drop a question in the comments below! Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. And don’t forget to shar...

This week we’re joined by the iconic Susie Bulloch from Hey Grill Hey ! We talk BBQ blogging, products, tv and so much more. We kick off the show with highlights including Frankie’s smoked spaghetti, Wes’ almost watery disaster, and Jay’s continued love for wing dust!  BBQ question of the week is, “What is the best temperature to start slicing a brisket after the rest period? What do you think? Le...

We’re back this week talking Blackstone Griddle accessories, techniques, and recipes! Part 2 of All Things Blackstone Griddle brings the most essential accessories, techniques, and recipes to elevate your griddle cooking game! First, highlights - Jay kicks us off with a reminder to buy the best equipment to work with as you can, in particular thermometers! Frankie talks pork cushion meat, two ways...

Let’s talk All Things Blackstone Griddle! This week the guys kick off part 1 of a 2 part special where we dive deep into Blackstone Grills - buying tips, maintenance, and more! But first, highlights! Wes shares his most recent find from butcher shop favorite The Meat Up - some Brandt Beef Wagyu Ultra New York Steaks! We can’t talk steaks without Jay reminding everyone the importance of buying good...

We’re talking Vertical Smokers this week and we dive straight into highlights! Jay kicks us off with his first every rib cook on a weber kettle!? Wes shares some expertly made grilled seafood adventure with salmon and shrimp. Frankie talks about his recent visit to Grasslands Barbecue in Hood River, Oregon! BBQ Question of the day is, “I have a 4 burner Blackstone grill and there is a spring loade...

This week we're back with our August cooking and grillin' highlights! Frankie breaks out the Traeger Ranger and kicks us off talking smoked spatchcock chicken. Wes shares about a recent lunch with listener Gabe and his Thai Beef Salad ! (Check out Gabe’s podcast episode BYOB: Build Your Own BBQ !) Jay reminds us to appreciate how a simple approach can result in delicious food with his ch...

We’re grillin’ with Dylan from Dilly Meats ! This week the guys share a special listener segment and are joined by long time listener Dylan! In the first segment we talk Wes’ Malaysian inspired chicken hung on the WSM for maximum fatomization. Frankie shares an update from a listener’s first brisket cook. Jay talks smash burgers for breakfast, and a listeners one-up! This week’s Grill Coach Recomm...

This week the guys dive deep into our weeks highlights! Frankie kicks it off with his backyard DIY project, talks how to be a good bbq guest, and a recent visit to HATCH Yakitori + Bar ! Jay talks meat snacks, rib tips, Blues Hog glazed spareribs and the magic of fatimization! Wes rounds us out with sharing his amazing Oklahoma Onion Burgers cooked on the Blackstone Grill! Check out this week&apos...

Albert from Ochoa’s Smokehouse joins us for a very special listener highlight! We begin with highlights: Did Frankie finally master hot & fast ribs? Jay shares some magical pork candy. Wes experiments with Nawabi and Tandoori marinated chicken thighs. BBQ question of the day is, “Any tips for cooking my first brisket on a vertical charcoal smoker?” Check out this weeks Grill Coach Recommendati...

The guys are back at it this week! We take a pit stop on our BBQ World Tour and talk the Japanese specialty of Yakitori BBQ!  Wes kicks off this week’s highlights with two listener submitted #protips, one for hanging chicken on a vertical cooker and another for achieving the ultimate fatamization! Meat Redemption? Frankie shares his boneless skinless chicken thighs that may give pre-marinated meat...

The team gets a visit from a Fresno Famous caterer and bbq shop owner of Mega Texas BBQ. Hear about how he got started, and the BBQ road trip where his inspiration comes from. Our team still shares our highlights, listener questions. Then a NEW Grill Coach Challenge. Support the show

We’re back this week talking summer highlights! Jay talks about cooking a brisket on a trusty 22-inch weber kettle, a first for him. Frankie talks 4th of July spatchcocked chicken (smoked and grilled) and a burger disaster averted! Wes tries out a new listener recommended spice and proposes a new way to cook bacon?! For a highlight episode, there’s a surprising amount of learning moments too. Hot...

The teams out this Holiday week, but we'll be back next Thursday with a brand new episode! Fear not - here's a throwback to episode 63 - 5 Sizzling Summer Grilling Recipes ! In this episode we talk 5 Sizzling Summer Grilling Recipes! In the first segment our highlights include charred salsa and mango jalapeño melody, New Orleans Grilled Oysters and Wagyu Ribeye Filet - Ultra! Questions i...

This week we’re talking 4th of July BBQ! We talk some July 4th fun food facts, and recipes! We kick it off with highlights; Jay shares his Jalapeño popper learning moment, Wes reminds us of the importance of grilling chili’s outside, and Frankie shouts out The BBQ Central Show ! BBQ question of the day is from Dawn ! She asks, “Is there a good way to safely cool meat down to keep it from overcooki...

Has anyone ever told you you couldn’t grill something? This week the guys are discussing 5 common things they say you shouldn’t be grilling. We kick it off with this weeks highlights including country style pork ribs, cooking tri-tip on the road, and a listeners pro-tip on how to make a McDonalds worthy egg! BBQ Question of the Week is, “What’s the point of cedar planks for cooking fish? Can you u...