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This is where you’ll find all the past audio Podcasts that have been published to iTunes. These are a lot of fun to listen to. The guests that come on the show have a wide variety of personalities & you WILL learn something new. That’s a fact.
CGP #34: "Roundtable - Grilled Wings"
Topics: What to look for when choosing chicken wings --- Brining --- Marinading --- Prepping the wings for the grill --- How to get bite-through skin --- How to get that 'fried' taste on the grill --- Step-by-step --- Favorite wings recipes --- Tailgating --- Finishing the wings --- What role hot sauce has in the process --- Final wings secrets --- and more ...
Links: Calantilles --- Scott Roberts --- S. J. Trencherman's --- The Home Chef
CGP #33: "How to use a Roasting Box"
Topics: What a Roasting Box is --- Where the name "Caja China" comes from --- The Roasting Box's construction --- Portability --- Cost --- Practicality --- Pork --- Fish --- Ribs --- Whole birds --- Brisket --- Smoke flavor --- Why the coals go on top of the box --- Keeping the meat moist --- Getting a crispy exterior on some meats --- and more ...
Links: Shop Latin Touch
CGP #32: "Roundtable - BBQ/Smoking Meat"
Topics: What are you BBQ/Smoking on? --- BBQ vs. Grilling? --- BBQ vs. Smoking? --- Best meats to bbq/smoke --- Other foods to bbq/smoke --- Which fuel to use --- How to set up the fire --- Maintaining temperature --- Keeping the meat moist --- Best advice on Chicken --- Best tips on pork --- Best techniques on Brisket --- Best secrets on Ribs --- and more.
Links: Green Leaf BBQ --- Baxter's Original Smoker Wood --- Porter Mac's Rockin' BBQ
CGP #31: "How to Make a Spice/Rub"
Topics: Categories of ingredients: Hot, Sweet, Herbaceous, Earthy, Sharp, Salty --- Why is balance important? --- Freshness --- What is salt's role & why is it important? --- Proper Storage --- How long do I leave it on the meat before I grill? --- Seasoning/Curing --- Creating a Rub for the 1st time --- Perfecting a Spice/Rub --- Final secrets --- and more.
Links: Rubio Spice Co.
CGP #30: "Roundtable - Pellet Grilling"
Topics: What are you grilling on? --- What do you wish you were grilling on? --- How is a pellet grill different? --- How are wood pellets made? --- Which foods take well to a pellet grill? --- Imparting a strong smoke flavor --- Advanced pellet grilling techniques --- Final secrets about pellet grilling? --- etc.
Links: Frogmats --- Green Mountain Grills --- Mak Grills
CGP #29: "Roundtable - Plank Grilling"
Topics: What are you plank grilling on? --- What is some history, culture, or tradition about planking? --- Favorite plank to grill with? --- What should I look for when buying planks? --- Can planks ever be re-used; & if so, under what circumstances? --- Tips on planking for the 1st time & fish --- Mistakes to avoid --- Secrets of the pros --- & more.
Links: American Spirit BBQ --- Haas McKemy --- In the Hut --- Coastroad Hearth & Patio
CGP #28: "Roundtable - Ceramic Cookers"
Topics: What are you grilling on? --- Why did you choose 1 brand over the other? --- What makes it different? --- How is it set up for direct high heat grilling? --- Favorite food to grill on a ceramic cooker? --- Steak --- What's up with the price? --- Proper care --- Top 3 accessories --- Final secrets --- etc.
Links: BBQ Pro Shop --- Green Leaf BBQ --- American Spirit BBQ
CGP #27: "Roundtable - Grilled Steak"
Topics: What are you grilling on? --- Choosing the steak --- Marinating --- Spice rubs for steak --- Setting up the fire --- Step-by-step of how to grill the perfect steak --- Infusing the steak with flavor --- Compound butter --- Sides --- Final tips, tricks, & secrets --- Does searing a steak 'seal in the juices' when grilling a steak? --- etc.
Links: Grill Stock --- Sam Dog BBQ --- Grill Grrrl
CGP #26: "Interview w/Kevin Roberts”
Topics: Favorite part of Season 1? --- Grilling vs. BBQ --- Who is the main audience of the BBQ Pitmasters show? --- Will the show come film an FBA event? --- Clarifying his comments about ribs on the Today Show --- Boiling ribs in beer --- Mustard on ribs --- Buffalo --- Grilled piranha --- Best BBQ advice for beginners --- Chicken & Pork tips --- etc.
Link: BBQ Pitmasters Season 2
CGP #25: "Interview w/Greg Rempe”
Topics: Grilling vs. BBQ --- Roundtables --- The story of the BCRN --- What's next for the the BCRN --- BBQ Pitmasters 2: Greg weighs in --- Greg's grills --- What he cooks on the most --- Favorite steak to grill --- How Greg does steak --- Opinion on 'Well Done' --- "Spatchcock!" --- How to get crispy skin on grilled chicken --- Basic beginner tips --- etc.
Link: BBQ Central Show (BCRN)
CGP #24: "Interview w/Brad Barrett (Grill Grate)"
Topics: About the Grill Grate --- Manufacturing process/Construction quality of the Grill Grate --- Grate tool --- Why is the Grill Grate not standard in any grills? --- Seasoning the Grill Grate --- Burger tips --- Seafood on the grill --- Even heat distribution vs. 2-zone fire --- Price vs. Cost vs. Value --- Grilling on a gas grill --- Grilling ravioli --- etc.
Link: Grill Grate
CGP #23: "Roundtable - Grilled Chicken"
Topics: What do you look for when you buy chicken? --- Brining --- Marinating --- Rubs & Spices --- Prepping the meat --- Fire & Temp control --- Types of grills --- How to get crispy skin --- How to grill Dark meat vs. Light meat vs. Wing meat --- How & When to sauce --- Final tips & secrets --- etc.
Links: The Candied Grill --- Boca BBQ
CGP #22: "Interview w/William Montgomery"
Topics: Wood-fired cooking --- the Q-Series hybrid design --- 700 deg. preheat time in under 30 min. --- Demystifying cooking with an all-wood fire --- Burning temps of different woods --- Maintaining the temp of an all-wood fire --- Spikes in the temp ---Benefits of cooking with an all wood fire --- Final secrets for all wood fire cooking --- etc.
CGP #21: "Interview w/Heath Hall (Pork Barrel BBQ)"
Topics: Story of Pork Barrel BBQ --- Heath's favorite part of grilling --- Heath's favorite grill to use --- Iberico de Bellota pork --- Tips on brisket --- Managing smoke --- Advice on how to grill chicken with crispy skin --- Grilled fish --- Grilled shellfish --- Prince Edward Island Mussels --- etc.
Link: Pork Barrel BBQ
CGP #20: "Roundtable - Fish Fillets"
Topics: Choosing a good fillet --- Good fillet choices for the grill --- Dry spices --- Marinating --- How to keep the fillet from falling apart --- Useful tools --- Setting up the fire --- Types of grills they use --- Process: Step-by-step of how to get the job done right --- Final secrets of how to grill fish fillets --- etc.
Links: Dennis' Keylime BBQ Sauce --- Clint Jolly --- The BBQ Grail
CGP #19: "Interview w/Rocky Stubblefield”
Topics: Story of Stubb's BBQ Sauce --- The perfect burger --- Burger meat/fat ratio --- BBQ Chicken --- How to get crispy skin --- Brining & saucing chicken --- Stubb's Wicked Wing Sauce --- Ribs --- Type of grill/bbq --- Choosing & prepping ribs --- Target temp vs. spikes --- Managing smoke --- Mopping --- Rib Racks --- Foiling --- Saucing the ribs -- etc.
Link: Stubb's BBQ Sauce
CGP #18: "Interview w/Janet Andreas (French's)"
Topics: Consumer Culinary Development Manager --- Solving the daily dinner dilemma --- Crunchy Onion Chicken --- March Madness Buffalo Chicken Dip --- March Madness grilling --- What makes French's worth the price difference? --- New sauces --- Tangy Ranch Grilled Chicken --- etc.
Link: French's Mustard
CGP #17: "Roundtable - Burgers"
Topics: What are you grilling on? --- Prepping the fire --- Choosing the beef --- Spices --- Marinades --- How & when to salt --- Favorite ingredients to add in --- Size --- Prepping the burger --- How to keep it from sticking to the grate --- Step-by-step of how to grill a burger --- Resting the burger --- Secrets & tips --- etc.
Links: BBQ Pro Shop --- Big Butz BBQ Sauce
CGP #16: "Interview w/Jim Barrett”
Topics: Standing Rib Roast --- Temp control on the FEC & WSM --- Details about the FEC (Fast Eddie Cooker) --- Details about the WSM (Weber Smokey Mountain) --- Pizza on the BGE (Big Green Egg) --- Cold weather grilling --- Filet Mignon: Setting up the coals & mistakes with steaks --- Good thermometers --- Making grilling notes --- etc.
Link: The Mind of Men
CGP #15: "Interview w/Brian Meagher"
Topics: Grill of choice --- Grilled chicken: Charcoal setup; Briquettes or lump; getting crispy skin; Jerk paste; Brining & air drying; Finishing & saucing the chicken --- Where does hot sauce belong in the grilling process? --- Ribs: Deep fried ribs; BBQ temp; Vents; adding wood; soaked? Chips or chunks --- Burgers: Beef? Prep? Blackened Blue Burgers --- etc.
Link: Hot Sauce Weekly
CGP #14: "Interview w/Jared Hatcher & Chad Ward"
Topics: Background of Whiskey Bent BBQ --- Best advice on grilling perfect chicken --- Injecting --- Dealing with the chicken fat --- Bite-through skin on chicken --- Keeping it moist --- Proper temp --- Prawns --- Skewers --- Pineapple juice --- How to control temp --- Chimney starter --- Airflow --- MSG --- Phosphates --- Brisket tips --- Wet aging --- etc.
Link: Whiskey Bent BBQ
CGP #13: "Interview w/Paul Haight"
Topics: Background story of No Excuses BBQ --- Tri-Tip Teriyaki strips --- Tri-Tip description --- Shape --- Size --- Grain --- Making your own Teriyaki sauce --- Marinade time --- Grilling Temp --- Internal Temp --- Which grill are you on? --- Trash Bag Potatoes --- Prepping vegetables --- Salting --- Oiling --- Corn on the Cob --- Pineapple --- Apples --- and more ...
Link: No Excuses BBQ
CGP #12: "Interview w/Danielle Dimovski"
Topics: Background story of DivaQ BBQ --- Greek grilled haloumi --- Learn your charcoal --- Difference between Kingsford & other coals --- Natural Lump vs. Briquettes --- Grilled Brussel Sprouts --- Dressing up your vegetables --- Grilled Tilapia --- Whole fish stuffed with citrus --- Indirect vs. Direct heat for fish --- Ahi Tuna --- Sticking to the grate --- and more ...
Link: Diva Q BBQ
CGP #11: "Interview w/Derrick Riches"
Topics: Background of BBQ.About.com--- Favorite thing to grill --- Gas grill tips --- Controlling flare ups --- Best grill for $150 --- What grills do you have? --- Favorite Steak? --- Bone In Ribeye --- Pork Chops --- Salting the steak --- Brining chicken --- Biggest grilling mistake? --- Ever burt yourself? --- Secrets --- and more ...
Link: About.bbq.com
CGP #10: "Interview w/Scott Roberts"
Topics: Background story of ScottRobertsWeb.com --- Pork steaks --- Starting a steak over indirect heat --- Keeping pork chops moist --- How do you grill chicken? --- Rubs --- How to get bite-through chicken skin --- What role does hot sauce play in the grilling process? --- Peppers on the grill --- Peppers in rubs --- Hot sauces for fish --- and more ...
Link: Scott Roberts Web
CGP #9: "Interview w/Kevin Roberts"
Topics: Background of Kevin Roberts --- Kevin's wings --- Boiled, Grilled, Sauced --- Frank's Sweet Heat --- How to get bite-through chicken skin --- Should we sauce before the wings hit the grill? --- Brushing the chicken with oil --- What makes Frank's better than the next sauce? --- The original buffalo wing sauce --- Video of drinking hot sauce --- and more ...
Link: Frank's Red Hot
CGP #8: "Interview w/Clint Cantwell"
Topics: Background story of Smoke in Da Eye --- Viking cooking classes --- Story of the Skull --- Favorite thing to grill --- Grilled Shrimp --- 'Deep Fried' Grilled Shrimp --- Coloring --- Favorite brand of natural lump charcoal? --- Killer planking secret --- Setting up the coals for shrimp --- Proper temp --- Direct heat vs. Indirect heat --- and more ...
Link: Smoke in da Eye
CGP #7: "Interview w/Mark Poppell"
Topics: Background story of the P.C. Pig Jam --- Who taught you how to grill? --- When did the passion start? --- Mentorship --- Grilling traditions --- What are you grilling on? --- Whole hog cooker --- Favorite grilling equipment? --- Temp gauge --- Choosing a thermometer --- Biggest grilling mistake? --- Drinking & BBQing --- Final grilling tips --- and more ...
Link: Plant City Pig Jam
CGP #6: "Interview w/Gary House"
Topics: Background story of Cooking-Outdoors.com --- Who taught you how to grill? --- Earliest memories of grilling --- When did the passion start for you? --- Vs. neighbor story --- Holiday traditions --- Orange stuffed turkey --- What are you grilling on? --- Favorite things to grill? --- Tri-tip --- Dutch oven ribs --- Top grilling tools --- Tongs --- Cast iron --- and more ...
Link: Cooking Outdoors
CGP #5: "Interview w/Rodger Perry"
Topics: Background story of the E-Z Hook --- Who taught you how to grill? --- Earliest memories of grilling/BBQ --- When did the passion start for you? --- Favorite things to grill --- Steaks --- Thickness --- Favorite grilling gear --- Gas vs. Charcoal --- Biggest grilling mistake --- Know the cuts --- Basic fundamentals ---Direct heat vs. Indirect heat --- and more ...
Link: BBQ Hooks & More
Topics: Your own sauce --- Barbecuing a brisket --- Desserts on the grill --- Grilling fruits (such as pineapple) --- Cultural influences --- Jerk paste/marinade --- Timing your cookout --- Finishing all the food at the same time, especially at a party --- Gas grilling with the lid down --- BBQ sauce with seafood --- Chimney starters for charcoal --- and more ...
Topics: Grilling vs. Smoking --- Where certain cuts of meat come from --- Grilling vegetable to keep them tender --- Grilling separate portions vs. carving from one large portion --- Cleaning the grill when your done grilling at a party --- Searing tuna steak --- Taking a less tender cut of meat & turning it into art on the grill --- Black Pepper --- and more ...
Topics: Proper grilling tools to have at your next cookout --- Grilling with cedar planks --- Using woods to add flavor to meats: proper pairings & parings to avoid --- Signs that the meat is cooked to the desired doneness --- Face test --- Hand test --- Aluminum foil on the grill --- Favorite fish for grilling --- Charcoal Chimney starters --- and more ...
Topics: BBQ Sauce: Is it ever appropriate to sauce the meat before it goes on the grill? --- How to keep the meat moist during the grilling process --- Tips for setting up skewers on the grill --- The age old question of Charcoal vs. Gas: Which is better? --- Salt: Culture, History, Science, etc --- Salting the interior of a whole chicken to retain juices --- and more ...
CGP #35: "Roundtable - Gas Grilling"
Topics: What gas grilling is --- What propane is --- What natural gas is --- Propane vs. Natural Gas --- Cost of propane vs. charcoal --- BTU’s --- Searing stations --- Smoker boxes & foil pouches --- Gas grilling vs. Charcoal grilling --- Why charcoal/wood ‘purists’ should stop hating on gas grilling --- Final gas grilling secrets --- and more ...
Links: Tim Zernick (FB Fan) --- S. J. Trencherman's --- Porky McBeef --- Grill Grrrl