Weeknight Grilling

Written By Frankie Martinez
Two Guys Grilling In The Backyard over a Weber Kettle

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This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, we’re making grilling during the busy week easy, efficient, and seriously delicious.

First up, Jay shares a proud moment teaching someone how to grill the perfect steak. Wes has a thermometer fail turned learning moment. For our Grill Coach Recommends, we spotlight a predictive WiFi thermometer that takes the guesswork out of dinner timing.

In our main segment, we break down how to make weeknight grilling part of your regular routine:
🔥 The best cookers, fuel, and fire starters for quick setups
🛠️ Must-have accessories for fast, fuss-free cooking
🥩 Tips for keeping it simple with go-to meals—and how to remix them (Pizza Burgers?! Yes. Even salads.)

Make weeknights your new favorite time to grill—no stress, just flavor. Tune into the episode below!

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Weeknight Grilling
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This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, we’re making grilling during the busy week easy, efficient, and seriously delicious. First up, Jay shares a proud moment teaching someone how to grill the perfect steak. Wes has a thermometer fail turned learning moment. In our main segment, we break down how to make weeknight grilling part of your regular routine —no stress, just flavor!

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