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The Grill Coach Blog.
The Grill Coach’s 5 Favorite Grills and Smokers for 2021
We at The Grill Coach are so passionate and enthusiastic about bbq and grilling we always have our eye on the “next” thing. If you love bbq and grilling you too probably are always looking at a new cooker, a new smoker or a new technique to try. This craft that we love has endless possibilities. Is there a best way? Probably not. Is there a better way? Of course!
5 Things I Wish I knew before buying a Blackstone Griddle
A couple of years ago I got to “test drive” a Blackstone griddle prior to owning mine and it was awesome. I was hooked once I saw how easy it was to handle and cook on. Santa brought me one (LINK) that Christmas after I wouldn’t shut up about it. I promptly did epic breakfasts, fried rice, country style potatoes and whatever else I could find an excuse to cook on it. After owning it a while and the newness wore off I reflected on what I cooked on it and the accessories I purchased for it.
Homemade Bacon
Guest Contributor Nick Catalana visits the Grill Coach and shares his process for making homemade bacon!
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This week Jay and Brian are back and talking Cast Iron cooking with Lady of Q, Sylvie Curry! Sylvie is an award winning BBQ Pitmaster, Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown Participant, and a California BBQ Hall of Fame inductee. She joins the podcast to share some pro-tips for cooking with cast iron on the grill! First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian uses beer-can chicken drippings as a fire starter. Jay makes the best salmon he has every made. After the break we talk cast iron cooking with Sylvie Curry . We discuss her bbq competition background, the California BBQ Association, and her time on Barbecue Showdown. Sylvie shares insights into BBQ comps, including prep, timing, and much more! The Lady of Q shares expert insights into cooking with cast iron on the grill - from seasoning and maintenance to recipes and beyond!