Best Learn, Teach, Share Moments from 2021

Written By Frankie Martinez
People enjoying bbq around a table outside

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The guys are back and ringing in 2022 with The Best Learn, Teach, Share moments from 2021!

In our first segment highlights include Jay and Wes’ Snake River Farms Black Grade Wagyu Brisket and Kurobuta Ham and Frankie’s Christmas chuck roast, smoked chile verde tamales and breakfast fatties! Questions include, “Can you clean the inside of a Traeger with a water hose?” and “How do you get a good smoke ring?”

Check out this weeks #GrillCoachRecommendation - a cast iron grill weight! In the second segment we our favorite learn, teach and share moments from 2021! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach.

Mentioned Links:

BBQ World Tour - Argentinian Asado (July 2021, Episode 61)

BBQ World Tour: South African Braai (April 2021, Episode 47)

BBQ World Tour: Korean BBQ (May 2021, Episode 53)

Makin’ Bacon with Nick - A Listener Spotlight (April 2021, Episode 49)

Carla Lalli Music Visits The Grill Coach Podcast (March 2021, Episode 45)

BBQ Horror Stories (Oct 2021, Episode 76) 

BBQ World Tour: Korean BBQ (Sep 2021, Episode 53) 

5 Things I Wish I knew before buying a Blackstone Grill (Sep 2021, Episode 69) 

Blogging and BBQ with @Bonappeteach! (Aug 2021, Episode 66)

Are You Charcoal Curious? (Lump vs Charcoal) (Aug 2021, Episode 67)

Share: Food With A Handle (March 2021, Episode 44)


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