

HowToBBQRight
Malcom Reed
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.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 60min
BBQ Mops, Searing Meats & BBQ Beef Short Ribs Recipe
Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we’ve partnered with Schwank Grills to give y’all a discount (00:17)! Malcom was NOT ready to leave the Bahamas (01:32). There’s something that just hits different with that Short Rib Mac & Cheese (04:39). Malcom wanted to try out something a little different (12:30). This is Malcom’s favorite ceramic grill to cook on (19:11)… I tried to make Birria in the crockpot (19:55), and I found some really good store-bought Birria sauce (26:30)! I’ve got an idea for a Grande Gringo style spin on a CLASSIC pot roast recipe (30:20)! When should you be using a BBQ Mop when smoking meat (32:00)? Malcom uses this much broth when making gumbo (40:00). Should you be using GrillGrates on your pellet grills (42:37)? It’s National Employee Appreciation Day (46:00)! This recipe used to get Malcom a lot of chicken checks in the competition barbecue circuit (48:07). Are pellet grills the BEST way to get crispy chicken skin (52:21)? Easter and Spring Break are right around the corner (55:45)...

Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
The BEST Roux for Gumbo, The Price of Crawfish & Malcom Reacts to Guga
Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, Malcom and I discuss our Super Bowl, Fat Tuesday, and Mardi Gras week (00:31). Will HowToBBQRight do a collab with Guga (03:25)? Are tomahawk steaks worth the price (12:39)? Malcom goes into detail about the importance of roux in gumbo (16:33). Via American Test Kitchen, I want to know what Malcom thinks about making roux in the oven (19:22). Can you cook raw chicken in your broth while making gumbo (26:42)? We’re taking our Blue Plate Mayo to the pool in the Bahamas (32:47). What is a ‘Paczki Dog’ in Detroit, and how can you get lucky in New Orleans (34:06)? Malcom has been known to turn into a big money baller to get what he wants (37:07)... Is it crawfish season yet (38:51)!? What’s better: crawfish, crab legs, shrimp, or lobster (44:48)? These are the BEST vacuum sealers on the market (50:10). We’ll be out next week for our annual HowToBBQRight Research & Development Conference on the beach (1:00:53).

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
Best Game Day Food & Malcom’s Gumbo Recipe
Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, Malcom and I anticipate the upcoming BIG game (00:38). What is EVERYONE cooking for the Super Bowl, according to Google (04:22)? These are the BEST party dips to make for the Super Bowl (08:22). What makes Caramelized Onion Dip so much better than French Onion dip (09:08)? What is a wing board (16:10)? These are the ‘TOP 5’ wing recipes for gameday (17:40). According to Malcom: Should you dip wings in ranch or blue cheese (23:30)? When you’re whipping up some Superbowl Snacks this Sunday, make sure you’re choosing Blue Plate (25:32)! The quality of meat going in your dishes really does matter (26:52). What are our plans for Mardi Gras, Superbowl, and Valentines week (30:40)?Using extra succulent lump crab in your crab cakes makes a huge difference (34:20). What are some signature dishes for Mardi Gras (46:40)? This is Malcom’s go-to Gumbo recipe (47:13). From the Let’s Get to Cookin’ Community: What is Malcom’s go-to steakhouse in the Mid South (59:45)? Looks like Malcom’s got a whole week of Valentine’s Surprises lined up just for me(1:02:12)...

Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
Wild Game Meats, Smoking Hot and Fast & Do Beans Belong in Chili?
In this week’s HowToBBQRight Podcast, we are BACK for Season 7 (00:17)! Malcom got invited back down to Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery (02:07), and even got to throw down some unbelievable wild game (08:40). We’ve been waiting five years to finally get this new co-host (14:47)! Malcom and the guys put on their first class at the new smokehouse (15:48), and Mark from Swine Life can cook a mean Creme Brulee (26:18)! Malcom wants to know how much Blue Plate Mayo I used over the holidays (28:48). Malcom wanted to send a message in his latest YouTube recipe (29:50)... Why didn’t Malcom use beans in the Bonafide Chili recipe (36:51)? You can’t serve chili without some Fire Chili Crackers to accompany (42:20)! What is Malcom’s favorite, go-to chili recipe (46:25)? I took my first crack at smoking up a brisket, and here’s how it went (47:50). We want to see y’all’s favorite wing recipes in The Community (52:49)! What’s the benefit to smoking meats HOT and FAST versus LOW and SLOW (54:04)? Here’s the secret to cooking the perfect Hog Jowl (57:54).

Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
Smoked Duck, Tips to Smoking the Best Prime Rib & Tri-Tip
In this week’s HowToBBQRight Podcast, we have FINALLY reached the end of season 6 (00:21)! I pick Malcom’s brain about his “Holly Jolly Tri-Tip'' recipe (02:05). If you’re cooking a prime rib for Christmas this year, here’s some tips you NEED to know (10:55). Has Malcom ever smoked a DUCK for Christmas dinner (14:40)? I get the scoop on ALL of what Malcom’s cooking up for me this Christmas (17:03)... I’ve seen plenty of kitchen gadgets, but this one might be next on my Christmas list (22:49). Everyone loves getting food gifts at Christmas, but does anyone ACTUALLY like fruit cake (26:12)? Here’s a recipe for those braver than us to give a shot (28:30). I give the spill on my TOP SECRET holiday cheese ball recipe (32:52). What are Malcom’s favorite drinks to kick off the holiday season (38:28)? We’ve seen many of marinades in our time cooking, but this one is a little… spotty (42:01) Finally, we close out with answering some of YOUR Christmas cooking questions (44:56), and what Malcom’s gearing up to cook here on this holiday break (55:12)!

Dec 8, 2023 • 55min
Holiday Cooking Guide: Prime Rib, Ham, Gifts & MORE!
In this week’s HowToBBQRight Podcast, we’re wrapping things up here at HowToBBQRight HQ (00:22)... Head on over to the Let’s Get to Cookin’ Community to enter our giveaway (01:27)! What is some of the best food to eat around Christmas time (03:10)? Malcom gives the scoop on his go-to holiday prime rib recipe (09:00), but once you’ve got that prime rib ready to roll, what sides should you serve with it (13:45)? This new take on my sticky bun recipe sounds delicious (18:08)! Malcom is gonna have to try to pastrami some ribs, soon (20:03)... Should you be eating more seafood around Christmas time (22:20)? My cold spinach dip recipe is a staple around our house for the holidays (27:14). This is my truth about the Memphis in May BBQ competition (29:52)... Give out Double-Smoked Hams for Christmas (36:50)! These are the best gifts to buy that BBQ man in your life (46:48). What’s up next for HowToBBQRight HQ (47:30)?

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h
The “Memphis in May” Problem, Open Fire Cooking & BEST Holiday Party Food
They discuss Thanksgiving celebrations, including watching the Egg Bowl and cooking on a Breeo fire pit. The future of Memphis in May is debated. Malcolm shares his recipe for Blue Plate Blue Cheese dip and talks about holiday party food. They discuss their plans for closing out the year and the upcoming end of Season 6.

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 18min
Talking Turkey with Meat Dave BBQ
Comedian BBQ enthusiast Meat Dave talks about his comedy and BBQ journey, secret recipes from his first BBQ contest, his killer seafood recipes, taking grills on tour, selling a rub for everything, memories from his BBQ tour, being an awesome dad, Thanksgiving plans, grill catastrophes, and future plans for a HowToBBQRight comedy show.

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 5min
Thanksgiving Turkeys: Thawing, Brining, Smoking & More!
In this week’s HowToBBQRight Podcast, it’s almost TURKEY TIME, y’all (00:26)! We’re dropping some Thanksgiving Care Packages over on the 'Let's Get to Cookin’ community (08:00)! When should you start buying your turkeys for Thanksgiving (08:40)? What’s the best brand of turkey to buy (12:50)? The turkey may be the face of Thanksgiving, but the SIDES are where it’s at (17:57)! Which is better: Stuffing or Dressing (21:05)? How many days do you need to thaw out your turkey (26:34)? I pick Malcom’s brain about the do’s and don’ts of brining a turkey (30:31). When and what should you inject your bird with this year (35:39)? Is it okay to stuff AND smoke a turkey (43:54)? How long should your turkey be left in the pit (49:54)? How long can you hold a turkey for, after you cook it (51:23)? Can you dry brine a turkey (54:54)? Finally, we close out with Malcom’s final tips for you to make the BEST Thanksgiving turkey you can this holiday season (59:36)!

Nov 3, 2023 • 59min
The BEST Burgers: Smoked, Grilled or Flat Top Griddled?
Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, Malcom and I went to Oxford to see the Rebels play (00:40). Malcom wants to know how old is “too old” to trick-or-treat (03:40), and we had another cold weather chili weekend (04:48). Malcom and Mark are cooking up another basics video for YouTube (06:30). I want Malcom to spill the beans about that Brat Burger (08:30)... THIS is why you don’t want to overwork your burger meat (16:59). This is the BEST tip to making burger patties (21:25). Malcom can be a little extra in the grocery store (25:05)... What is the BEST CHEESE for cheeseburgers (28:03)? What are the differences between grilled, smoked, and flat-topped burgers (30:22)? Should you be glazing your burgers (31:40)? What are slug burgers (33:33)? This Texas BBQ Festival is where it’s at (37:49). We discuss and answer community questions about party coolers, resting meat, and more (39:42)! This is the best cooler used for resting meats (40:13). How long can you rest a brisket for (43:06)? Should you separate the point from the flat when smoking a brisket (45:43)? What competition tricks can you use for catering large events (47:42)? This was the BEST BBQ Sandwich, ever (56:00). This is what’s coming up at HowToBBQRight HQ (57:49).