
Recipes.
Perfect Pork Chops
Have you ever experienced a chewy pork chop? How about dry? Tough too? You don’t say. I bet most of us have. Me included. Gordon Ramsay said once there are no bad ingredients, only bad chefs. Did he say that? I’m not sure. Maybe I said that. I’m getting old.
I will show you below how to hit a home run with chops at the dinner table.

The Grill Coach Podcast
This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, Jay and Brian go all-in on one of the most beloved BBQ staples: Smoked Pork Butt! From cooking techniques to next-level recipe ideas, this episode is packed with flavor. Jay kicks things off with his take on Pork Riblets, while Brian shares his experience with an overnight pulled pork cook. We answer not one but two listener questions: Why does the surface of a griddle rust so easily? Did Brian finally finish building his Grill Shack? After the break, we dive into creative recipes you can make with leftover pulled pork, including Kimchi Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pulled Pork Pizza, Smoked Pork Ramen, Smoked Pork Hash, and so much more!
This week, Jay and Brian fire up the smoker for a deep dive into smoked pork butt! From meat prep to grill setup, overcoming the stall, and the all-important rest, they break down every step of this BBQ classic. Jay talks B&B Competition Char Logs, Brian grills up a picanha, and they answer a listener question on how to cook the perfect steak. Plus, why disposable aluminum pans might be your new favorite BBQ tool!
This week Jay and Brian are joined by a very special guest - Meathead! Pioneer of AmazingRibs.com, Meathead returns to the podcast to talk his newest book - The Meathead Method! Meathead discusses the inspiration behind the new book, grilled fried chicken, myth busting, essential tools, competition vs backyard bbq, over 100 recipes from his new book, and so much more!
This week Jay and Brian are joined by Michelle O’Guin - a WFC champion who is headed into the Final Table and the chance to win $150,000! First, highlights! Jay and Brian each share a recent brisket cook - with very different approaches! After the break Brian and Jay are joined by Michelle O’Guin, fresh off a win from WFC 2024 and headed into the Final Tables this month. Michelle shares a bit about her World Food Championship origin story, breaks down the Final Table rounds, and shares valuable insights into the world of Food Sport.
This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, Jay and Brian review the highly anticipated Gravity Series 600 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker. We break down its best features, cooking performance, and whether it’s worth the investment for BBQ lovers. Brian shares why buying BBQ rubs from local spice shops can elevate your grilling game, and Jay dives into the art and joy of teaching BBQ, passing on skills that make grilling more fun and rewarding. BBQ Tip of the Week: Wondering how to reheat brisket without drying it out? We share our top methods for keeping it juicy and flavorful.
This week Jay and Brian are back in the studio and are talking with Bob Healey, the inventor of the GrillGun! We dive into how this product was developed and what makes this product so unique - and fun! Bob shares the entrepreneurial journey behind inventing the GrillGun and bringing it to market, how it works & best practices for optimal performance, and the best way to light charcoal. We discuss this and much more!
This week the Jay and Brian are speaking with competitors from the Chef, Rice, and Noodle categories in our final episode from the World Food Championships 2024!. Interviews Include: Chef G (Gamal Amadou), Chelsea, Keisha, Chef Antwan Coleman and Machete and Pat!
This week the Jay and Brian are talking with Junior Competitors, Bacon Champions, Dessert and Seafood at the World Food Championships 2024! Interviews Include Junior Champions Julia and Maddie, Logan representing Anderson High, Round One Bacon Champion Scott, Jared & Melissa talk bacon PB&J, and Chef Couple Marc and Princess from Melbourne Australia!
This week Jay and Brian are interviewing BBQ Competitors at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis talking about our favorite subject - BBQ recipes, tips, and tricks! The team talks with Eric from Eduardo BBQ, Dan with Team Croix Valley BBQ, and Barnaby from Blazin’ Barrels BBQ.
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!