The Grill Coach

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 o…

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

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let…

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 a…

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 yo…

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 …

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 an…

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-G…

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 highli…

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.

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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 ama…

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 th…

This week Dawn is back and we’re discussing getting ready for spring bbq. We’re talking repairs, restocking supplies, maintenance and much more. Tune into the episode below!

We kick it off with highl…

This week Jay and Frankie are back talking Fat from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat. (Don’t forget to check out our previous episode from this series on Salt!) We dive into the wonderful world …

We'll be back next week with a new episode! In the meantime here's one of our favorite past episodes with Meathead!
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This week the one and only Meathead Goldwyn joins the show! Creator of AmazingRib…

This week Dawn’s back and we’re talking Super Bowl Foods + Date Night Meals. From pig shots to pork shoulder steaks this episode is packed with recipe ideas! Check out our full show notes with all th…

In this very special episode Jay and Frankie talk with Adrian Miller, Author of Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue. We’re talking his recent book Black Smoke and the inf…

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 h…

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…

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 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 Bla…