
HowToBBQRight
Welcome to the HowToBBQRight Podcast with Malcom & Rachelle Reed. Here we talk all about our weekly YouTube recipes, what we’re grilling at the house, tips and tricks for grilling and our competition BBQ contests.
Latest episodes

Apr 12, 2019 • 1h 9min
Cooking Competition Ribs & Wagyu Tri Tips
This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast we talk all about Competition Ribs (38:11). The flavor profile for competition ribs (46:30), how to get the right amount of smoke flavor (52:00) and how Malcom finishes his competition ribs at a BBQ contest(54:32). We also talked about Malcom’s Smoked Wagyu Tri Tip recipe from this week and how to pronounce “Wag-yu” correctly (11:14) Then we debate what makes beef “Wagyu” (15:07) and why Malcom smoked it instead of doing a reverse sear (20:25). And we kicked things off by talking about our KCBS and SCA Competition BBQ and Steak contests from this past weekend (1:04).

Apr 5, 2019 • 1h 7min
Cooking Crispy Wings & Preparing for Competition BBQ Contests
This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast we talk Malcom’s video recipe this week, Grilled Crispy Chicken Wings (3:29) and why we use the Vortex Grill (4:45). Then we talk about how Malcom cooked 2 slabs of Baby Back Ribs on Sunday (19:10). And we get into how our son, Michael, beat Malcom in a Steak Cook for the second contest in a row (16:28) and what happens when you grind Killer Hogs Steak Rub (17:45). Then we talk what it takes to prepare for a competition BBQ and steak contest (21:02) and how Malcom picks his contests (31:34).

Mar 29, 2019 • 57min
How to Develop & Sell Your Own BBQ Rub
This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast we talk with Shane & Lawson Linn from Townsend Spice & Supply all about creating your own rub recipe (1:28) and how you can get it bottled - both for personal use and to sell (6:40). We talk about how to make sugar-free or diet-restricted rubs (2:09) and what you can expect to spend bottling your own recipe (8:04). The most expensive ingredient (14:41), why Chinese Garlic is the best in the world (15:01) and the hottest pepper they use in their rub manufacturing (21:10). We talk about what to expect when you get your first sample (26:46), how expensive labels can be (29:00) and UPC codes (32:28). Then we talk about Townsend Spice & Supply’s upcoming SCA Steak Contest (37:57) and what to expect when you come to Arkansas to cook a steak (49:10).

Mar 22, 2019 • 1h 11min
Heath Riles and Traeger's Launch Party
This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we talked with Heath Riles from Heath Riles BBQ about Traeger’s Grill Launch Party we all attended last week. (16:29) We discussed Chad Ward’s karate skills (24:50), why Malcom didn’t ride the mechanical pig (24:10) and the amazing menu we had while in Utah (33:08). And what we liked about the engineering and use of new Traeger Grills they just launched (38:37) and how impressed we were with their R&D department (47:10). Of course we talked about the Pastrami recipe he cooked this week (1:05) and answer some questions (8:10). And we continued our Memphis In May discussion (55:15) and what other contests we have planned these coming weeks (53:45) and the best recipes Heath’s been cooking at home (1:01:30).

Mar 15, 2019 • 1h 2min
Grilling & BBQ with Kids
This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we talk about Malcom and Michael’s recipe this week - Sweet & Sour Chicken Legs (9:50) and why this recipe worked so well for kids (13:00) and how to do it at home –not for kids (18:25). We also talk about Malcom’s brisket he has soaking for his Pastrami video next week (5:50) and what we cooked while camping last weekend (2:20). Then we talked about how we get our son cooking with us (22:50) and kids who are killing it in the competition world today (25:34). And where Malcom learned his love of cooking and my background with BBQ (32:39). Then Malcom talked about his stint as the Sonic Hamburger and his brief employment as a Ryan’s Steakhouse cook (41:00).

Mar 8, 2019 • 1h 8min
Mark Williams from Swine Life
On this week’s HowToBBQRight Podcast, we talk to Mark Williams from Swine Life BBQ (1:10) and he talks about what he’s been cooking lately. (8:55). Malcom talks about making a video on getting Crispy Grilled Chicken Skin (6:40) and the Backyard Competition we judged last weekend (10:45). Then we talk about the best BBQ Food Truck we’ve found this side of the Mississippi, Big Bad Wolf Truck in Tupleo, MS (13:45) and how Mark reverse-seared a Tri-Tip using the Beefer (14:20). Then Malcom explains how he cooked a flat iron on the pellet smoker for our Wednesday night dinner (26:00) and Mark and Malcom disagree over Sous Vide (29:40). Mark talks about Grilla Grills (37:02) and which type of pellets he runs in his grill (39:30). Next we talk about our plan for Memphis In May (41:15) and how Mark cooked a Mexican-style pork butt for his housewarming taco bar (45:30). And we also talk about Malcom’s guest spot on the BBQ Central Show (3:08) and what we have planned for next week (53:50).

Mar 1, 2019 • 1h 3min
Bahamas Steaks & Seafood Pizza
On the HowToBBQRight Podcast this week, we recap our amazing Steak Cooking adventure to the Bahamas (0:50) and how GrillGrates and the SCA put on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Then we talked about how Malcom was inspired to cook his Grilled Seafood Pizza (5:25) and how he cooked the recipe this week (8:55). Malcom gives you his fool-proof method score a 20thplace finish cooking steaks on the beach (21:21). Then we answer a couple questions from last week’s Deer Filet video (35:15) and Malcom defends his Crocs (42:26). Malcom talks about his upcoming ideas for videos (55:01) and the Memphis In May controversy (59:01).

Feb 22, 2019 • 1h 4min
Cooking Deer Meat & Wild Game
On the HowToBBQRight Podcast this week, we jump right in and talk about Malcom’s Deer Filet Steak recipe he shared this week (1:30) and the difference between loin and tenderloin (4:40). Then Malcom shares what he’s learned about the secret to order well-cooked meat at restaurants (9:30) and why you should order medium rare. We talked about Malcom getting into his cups on our first official SCA Steak Contest we cooked on Sunday (18:55). And I bragged on Malcom’s Valentine’s Day Dinner (24:20). We talked about Kosmo’s Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (27:00) and we answered some of the questions we received on our YouTube comments (32:28)…. And of course we talked about the Homemade Pork Rinds (30:00). Then we talk about other Deer and Wild Game Recipes we’ve had in the past - and the ones Malcom plans to add to his YouTube receives in the future. (45:05).

Feb 15, 2019 • 1h 10min
Kosmo's Q
On the HowToBBQRight Podcast this week, we drink a little whiskey and talk to Darian Kosmo from Kosmo’s Q and his Kosmo's Q YouTube Channel. We find out how Kosmo got started in the BBQ business (1:24), about his new store he just opened in Oklahoma (2:35) and Kosmo’s video classes (9:35). Of course we talk about stick burners and the Jambo (3:40) and how to get that “Blue Smoke” (5:30). Then we talk about why we don’t cook Competition BBQ at home (15:40) and all about Kosmo cooking SCA events and winning the World Championship Steak Cookoff (21:10). Then we talked about Kosmo’s Deep Fried Ribeye recipe (40:05). And Kosmo explains how to use injections properly (45:00). Finally we talk about Kosmo’s Country Music Video (1:02:18)

Feb 8, 2019 • 1h 8min
All About Smoking Brisket
On HowToBBQRight Podcast this week, we talk about Brisket! We talk about Malcom’s recipe this week, “Brisket on a Stick Burner” (18:26). Then we talk about tips and tricks for cooking Brisket (36:42). And we take a trip down memory lane with Malcom’s first experience cooking brisket with Cousin Bob (40:10). Then we talk about the biggest mistakes cooking brisket (47:55). We also talk all the redneck things Malcom did last Saturday (1:20), what we cooked for Superbowl (5:52) and the lunch we catered at the house this week (18:33).