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Stretching a Bag of Charcoal
Charcoal is expensive. What can we do as grilling enthusiasts to keep the party going? My friends have called me cheap and I wear that badge of honor with pride (sometimes). Buying cheap charcoal though is on my list of don’ts, I find that when buying briquettes only “blue-bag” will do for me, the off brand stuff is just not worth it. I’ve been burned (get it?) too many times by cheap briquettes to do it again.

This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, we're diving into the fundamentals of seasoning meat for the grill! Whether you're cooking pork, beef, chicken, or seafood, we break down the best dry rub tips and flavor profiles to elevate your BBQ game. Jay shares his experience smoking brisket on the Masterbuilt Gravity Series smoker. Brian grilled up some shrimp skewers and breaks down the simple key: don’t take your eyes off them! Listener Question of the Week: “What do you think about adding mustard on top of smashburgers before the flip?” Brian and Jay share their thoughts on this mustard-forward burger hack and how it affects flavor and crust. After the break, we get into core ingredients for building dry rubs and our go-to seasonings for Pork, Beef, Poultry, and Seafood!