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Longtime Radio host Jim Salmon and Radio Producer Matt Wilson team up to talk grilling, BBQ and Craft Beer

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    • Apr 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Grill This at Palmers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 17:16


    The Grill this Podcast and the Salmon Ranch Foods crew which includes Jim Salmon, John J. Welch , Tim Micsak and Matt Wilson took a trip to give out samples of the Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce on ribs at Palmer's Direct to You Market!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

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    Cast Iron Strip Steaks and Home Brewed Fruited Sours

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 79:58


    Another delicious episode of the Grill This Podcast has arrived!  New York Strip Steaks with homemade Cowboy Butter, loaded baked potatoes and Jim's son-in-law home brews a heavily fruited sour. Also, Grilling season is here, and the guys share tips on prepping your grills if they've been unused during the winter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    Grill This At The Rochester Home Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 24:01


    On this episode, Jim and Matt are joined by John J. Welch at the Roc Home & Garden Show and Sale The guys speak with Patricia from Island Wraps, Chef Tom from Palmer's Direct to You Market, Darrin Albanese from Albanese's Finest Gourmet Sauces and Jamie from Weis Vinyards.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    Steak Sandwiches and Home Brews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 95:58


    We've drank craft beers from all over the world here on the Grill This Podcast.  We are now stepping into uncharted territory. Jim's son-in law Alex has gone all in on becoming a home brewer by acquiring  equipment including a brand new barrel!  We sample his mango sour.  Jim shows off his cooking skills by turning the toughest cuts of meat tender and serves up steak sandwiches on marble rye bread.  And, because one beer is not enough, Matt brings a few more craft beers to the table.  Great food, great beers, and good times as always, on this episode of Grill This!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

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    Valentines Weekend Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 71:15


    The guys show you some love for Valentine's Day Weekend.  Jim serves up a T Bone Steak cooked in the cast iron skillet with a loaded baked potato.  Matt brings an assortment of beverages to try including a Concord Grape Apple Bombshell Hard Cider.  Plus,the guys talk about how to prep your grill to be put back in use once the winter weather subsides. Food, drink and laughter...everything you need to make your Valentine's Day weekend special.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

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    Mama's Rolls and Home Brews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 65:40


     Jim and Matt are finally back together again! Usually, Jim makes the food and Matt brings the beers.  This time, Jim made the beer!  Matt and Jim sample Jim's home brewed milk stout and a sour brewed by his son-in-law Alex.  Also, the fellas dine on spring rolls bought from a little hidden gem in Brockport, NY called Mama's Rolls.  Matt also brings a few other beers to try, and the guys talk about grill safety in cold weather.  Another fun filled episode of Grill This!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

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    Grill This Presents: Just The Beers Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 21:26


     In this episode we sample a sour ale from Roughtail Brewing Co. out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,  and a blood orange wheat from Sawtooth Brewery out of Hailey, Idaho.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    Grill This Presents: Just The Beers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 19:09


      Happy New Year from the Grill This Podcast! We have been on an extended break, but we are back for 2025! The first Grill This of 2025 is a new series called Just The Beers. These are short Episodes that spotlight 2 Beers from across the country.  On this episode, Matt Wilson samples a dark lager from Texas called Texas Leaguer, and a Sour from Brooklyn called Peach Berry Punch.  How were they?  Well, you're going to have to check out the podcast to find out!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    Thanksgiving Special 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 93:02


    As always, the food is great on this episode. Bacon wrapped scallops, home made beef jerky and home made apple pie.  And, as usual the beers were fantastic.  Christmas and winter themed beers plus another shot at finding a pumpkin spiced beer that Matt and Jim both like.  But it's thanksgiving and Jim and Matt talk about the proper way to cook a Turkey.  Also, Jim talks about cooking a whole turkey in his new Pit Barrel Cooker!  Learn how to smoke a turkey that's so good, your whole family will gobble gobble it up.  Happy Thanksgiving! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    Bacon Wrapped Scallop Three Course Meal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 77:15


    Happy Halloween!  We have a spooky delicious episode of Grill This! Jim goes all out with a decadent and delicious 3 course meal.  We start off with bacon wrapped scallops followed by Jim's famous 5 onion soup.  The meal is finished off with skin on chicken thighs cooked in the pellet grill. And it wouldn't be Halloween without another attempt at finding the perfect pumpkin spiced beer! You are going to love every morsel of this episode!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    Pork Sausages From Werner Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 76:52


     Here at the Grill This Podcast, we love local and we love fresh.  Werner Farms & Greenhouses in Rush NY has both of these.  Jim serves up pork sausages from Werner Farms, and Matt brings some seasonal fall themed beers. You need to try these sausages yourself,and while you are there, pick up some Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon  BBQ sauce and Trail Dust Rub!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    Flour City Brewers Fest 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 71:45


     It's the 30th Flower City Brewers Fest!  This festival has been the longest running and one of the biggest craft beer festivals in the Rochester NY area.  And this will be the final one put on by Rohrbach's Brewing. Jim and Matt sample many of the amazing beers at the festival.  They also interview brewers, patrons, and some of the food vendors like Juan and Maria's Empanada Stop.  And, the guys talk to the man himself, John Urlaub, founder and owner of Rohrbach's Brewing. You don't want to miss the fun and the interviews on this episode.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    Chicago Style Hot Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 76:36


    There's nothing that says summer like hot dogs!  In this episode, Jim retries a hot dog that some say is the best style of hot dog in the United States: The Chicago Style Hot Dog.  Also, Jim speaks more about his new cooker.  And Matt brings some drinks for those on a budget.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

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    Barrel Cookers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 73:22


    Jim and Matt are finally back in the studio.  The topic of the day, barrel cookers. Jim runs down the list of the top barrel cookers in the US.  Also, Jim tries a new recipe for Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls.  And, Matt brings a new peanut butter beer to try.  Will it make the list of best peanut butter beers?  You have to listen to find out!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

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    Mortalis + Swiftwater Luau 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 47:26


      A party and a craft beer festival all in one!  Jim and Matt experience the Mortalis and Swiftwater Luau for the first time. This year's event was “right near da beach” at the Roger Robach Community Center with 55+ breweries in attendance with a beachfront destination.  Food Trucks, Belly Dancing, a Burlesque show, live music and more.  Jim and Matt speak with Brewers, festival goers and take in the scenery.  You definitely don't want to miss this one!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    NYSBA Festival At Buffalo Canalside 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 71:42


    Matt and Jim visit the Canalside Craft Beer Festival which brings together more than 50 breweries from every region of the state offering enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in unique and award-winning beer. The guys try new styles, flavors, and brands, and meet the masters behind the craft you love! The festival also brings live music, a food truck rodeo, vendors, and live wrestling by Grapple Pro.  Make sure you check this one out!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

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    Rochester Real Beer Expo 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 62:49


    The Grill This team head to the Real Beer Expo at Innovative Field in Rochester NY.  This festival featured 75+ breweries, cideries, kombucha producers, and other craft beverage makers.  and great foods from some of Rochester's favorite vendors. All against the backdrop of Rochester's finest live local musicians. This one you don't want to miss!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.

    BBQ Beef Sandwiches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 84:34


     Festival season has arrived! Jim and Matt decide to do a podcast before they head off to the Real Beer Expo on Saturday June 8th.  In this episode Jim serves up some delicious BBQ beef sandwiches.  Topics include cooking a whole hog, top 10 Taco Tuesday joints in the Rochester area, and, as always, some delicious local craft beers.  Also, the guys list off some of the Craft beer festivals coming to town this summer. You don't want to miss this one! 

    Appetizers That Bite

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 84:17


    One thing is for certain, there is always great food and great beverages on the Grill This podcast.  Jim heats things up with Rattle Snake Bites, then cools things down with a scratch made Black Berry Pie. Matt changes the beverage game up a little bit with a battle of hard ice teas.  One if from an independent brewing company, the other is from a well-known larger company known for making ice teas.  Who's is better? You'll have to listen to find out!

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    Cinco De Mayo Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 85:05


      Jim and Matt celebrate Cinco De Mayo and the Kentucky Derby Grill This style.  Beef Ribs, chips and salsa, and a variety of craft beers. Plus, Jim discusses the proper way to season a Black Stone grill.  And, of course, the usual shenanigans.

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    The Lost Syracuse Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 48:07


     Last winter, Jim and Matt attended the NYSBA Festival in Syracuse at the Landmark Theater.  They had a blast and had interviewed some amazing brewers and patrons at that festival. Unfortunately, there was an equipment failure.  The guys thought they lost all of the interviews.  Turns out they didn't!  Matt was able to salvage interviews with Froth Brewing, WeBe Brewing, Big Alice Brewing, Rare Form Brewing and the Executive Director of the NTSBA Paul Leon. Toss in Matt sampling beers from Brindle Haus and Resurgence and we have a full episode. So here it is, a very special lost interview episode of Grill This!  

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    ROC Home Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 41:45


      After listening to this episode of the Grill This Podcast you'll be making plans to attend the Rochester Home and Garden show in 2025!  Jim and Matt are joined by the great John Welch at the Home and Garden showcase sauce and rub from Salmon Ranch Foods. Of course, they can't help but wander around a bit to explore the over 200 Exhibitors. While wandering around, they stop and speak with Julie Toomey from  Big Ash Fireplaces and Stove, Rhonda Destino from the Rochester Commissary, Fred (Rick) Hermon of the Rochester Home Builders Association, Mack from Warhorse Brewing and more!  

    Crab on the Half Shell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 74:38


    Crab is delicious, but putting in all that work to crack open the shell to get the meat out can be frustrating as hell!  Well, Jim solves that problem by serving up crab on the half shell!  The crab is removed from the shell, seasoned, buttered, and that placed on a shell half ready to serve.  And as always, matt brings some unique beers, including an Eclipse themed cider and an orange Sherbert beer.  Enjoy another delicious and fun filled episode of Grill This! 

    Chicken Fried Steak in an Air Fryer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 40:22


     It's funny, in the last episode, Jim and Matt mentioned that they hope they've seen the last of the snow so they can officially kick off grilling season.  Oops.  The snowy, windy weather made traveling to the Salmon Ranch studios a little difficult for Matt, so he had to fly solo. Matt was in charge of food and beverages on his own.  He cooked Chicken fried steak in an air fryer and had a couple of lighter but still flavorful beers.  How did he do it on his own?  Find out on this episode of Grill This!  

    Bacon Appetizers and Beers for the Eclipse and Pi Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 76:12


    Jim and Matt are back at it. Who doesn't love bacon?  This week, Jim combines sweet and savory with some unique bacon appetizers. And Matt brings beers perfect for the upcoming Eclipse and Pi Day. Plus, Jim and Matt play a game of "who did it better" with two Eclipse themed beers.  And, of course, the usual clowning around.  Another fun episode of the Grill This Podcast is right here!

    Pulled Brisket Sandwiches and Guinness Chips

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 76:17


    The Grill This Podcast is back! On this episode, pulled brisket sandwiches, Guinness chips, and a variety of unique beers. Also, a countdown of the top rated grills. You missed us, we know. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode!

    Oven Baked Beef Ribs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 80:15


    Unfortunately, When the wind is blowing 60 miles an hour outside, grilling becomes nearly impossible. So Jim is forced to use the oven to slow cook the dish of the day, beef ribs. Will Jim's oven baked beef ribs compare to the ones he does on the smoker? And what beer did Matt bring on this episode? Also, Matt and Jim share their thoughts on "Dry January". All this, and a whole lot more on this episode of the Grill This Podcast!

    Grill This New Years Eve Special 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 78:23


    We're bringing in 2024 Grill This style! That's right, it's a party and you're invited. Our last episode of 2023. Jim makes some baby back ribs using a different cooking method and serves up some home made New England Clam Chowder. Make brings some Holiday themed beer as well as one of Jim's favorites. And of course, fun and silliness as always. Bring in the New Year with the final episode of Grill This for 2023!

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    Asian Inspired Ribs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 78:55


    Asian inspired ribs, Hungarian peppers halved and stuffed with crab, cheese blend and bacon, and heavy fruited sours? Sounds like a delicious episode of Grill this to me. Jim, Matt, food, beer. Need we say more?

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    Smoked New York Strip Roast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 74:30


    The weather is getting colder but the smoker is still hot! On this episode of Grill This, Jim serves up a delicious smoked strip steak roast. And Fall is in full season, so Matt brings some delicious Autumn themed beers including the first pumpkin beer on Grill This of the season. Meat and beer.. can you think of anything better?

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    Spicy Dutch Oven Pulled Pork and Butternut Squash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 80:11


    After a little break the boys are back and better than ever. Habanero pulled pork slow cooked in a dutch oven? Yes please! A dessert style butternut squash? Hell yeah! Oktoberfest and Scotch Ale beers? Ummm, yes! And, of course, the usual fun and laughs. You're not going to want to miss this one!

    Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 84:51


    Matt and Jim are back and the fellas are thinking about falling. Matt Brings some fall themed beers and Jim warms it up with his version of Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings. How does his version compare to traditional Jerk Wings? Listen to find out!

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    Flour City Brewers Fest 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 79:12


    The Flour City Brewers Fest is one of the biggest, best and longest running craft beer festivals in the Rochester NY area. The festival is a brewer focused craft beer event that gives people the opportunity to try new and exciting beers and meet the people who make them. Jim, Matt and Tim Misak from the Salmon Ranch Cowboy Cooking Show join the patrons and the brewers to raise a glass to the hand-crafted beer and beverage industry in New York State!

    Drink Like A Girl Lake Fest 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 105:53


    This is one of Matt Wilson's favorite festivals. It's New York State's Original & Longest-Running Women & Craft Beer Festival! From Upstate NY to NYC, and all over the nation,Drink Like a Girl works with the best craft breweries in the USA (both large and small), creating events around craft beer and women empowerment! Drink Like a Girl was created to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote, championed a mere 11 miles east in Seneca Falls, International Women's Day, and CRAFT BEER. This festival is fun, inclusive, and educational!

    Shrimp Skewers and Summer Beers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 86:26


    Jim and Matt continue their focus on Summer with some delicious appetizers and summer beers! Jim Serves up some amazing seasoned shrimp skewers and stuffed Jalapeño peppers. Matt brings some cold and flavorful beers from Fifth Frame, Froth and others. Sit back, enjoy the sunshine, sip a cold one and check out this latest episode of Grill This!

    Slow Smoked Pull Pork Sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 81:59


    When a pulled pork sandwich is done right it can be one of the best sandwiches ever. And in this episode, Jim knocks it out of the park! Jim smokes a park butt for 20 hours until it melts off the bone. He pairs it with smoked stuffed Hungarian peppers. Of course, Matt brings some excellent beers to pair with this delicious meal. And the guys talk about why you shouldn't give up on grilling even after an epic fail. Food is eaten, beers are drunk, and fun is had as always!

    Salmon Ranch Ultra Chicken Wraps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 85:13


    As you know, Matt and Jim are not afraid to try different foods on Grill This! Jim serves up some familiar main dishes, Loaded crispy potato skins and ultra stuffed bacon wrapped chicken breasts. For desert, a local farmer drops off some chocolate covered roast garlic. Yes, you read that right. Thank goodness Matt brings summer delicious summertime beers to wash everything down. You definitely want to check this one out!

    NYSBA Buffalo Canalside Festival 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 103:12


    The New York State Craft Brewers Festival returned to Buffalo Canalside. More than 55 breweries from every region of the state participated in the festival. Matt and Jim were there to speak with the brewers, the Patrons and the organizers of the festival. Patrons enjoyed beer, food, paintball and even hatchet throwing! You don't want to miss this episode!

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    Beef Ribs, Potato Salad and Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 85:44


    This Podcast has summer BBQ written all over it! Jim pulls out all the stops with smoked beef ribs, homemade potato salad, and a scratch made cherry and strawberry pie! And Makes brings the summer beers including a Key Lime Pie Sour battle between Resurgence and Stoneyard brewing. Find out how Jim made the feast and who wins the beer battle on a brand new episode of Grill This!

    Real Beer Expo 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 75:40


    With Jim on location, Matt and the rest of the Grill This! Podcast team attended the11th annual Rochester Real Beer Expo. And , as advertised, it was bigger and better than ever before! The Expo was held at Innovative Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings! The event is put on by the Business Association of the South Wedge Area (BASWA). The festival was huge this year with 65 breweries, cideries, kombucha producers, and other craft beverage makers. Many say that this festival kicks off the summer craft beer festival season. Matt grabs a microphone and a sampling glass, and interviews brewers, organizers, and patrons of the festival.

    The Orion Cooker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 77:26


    Matt and Jim received a wonderful suprise delivery. The original Orion Cooker! The Orion Cooker Uses 100% indirect heat to create a convection current. This means there is absolutely no cooking maintenance with drastically reduced cook times. Jim and Matt talk about how it works and the different varities Orion cookers. Plus, Jim serves up bacon wrapped asparagus, dipped in honey and butter layered with 4 cheese parmesan and Jalapeño hot dogs stuffed with cheddar cheese wrapped in bacon and smothered with a possible new prototype BBQ sauce from Tim at Salmon Ranch Foods. And, as always, Matt brings in craft beer from all over the country to try. You don't want to miss this episode of Grill This!

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    Jim and Matt Visit Food Towne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 13:46


    On this episode, Matt and Jim are slinging the sauce and handing out samples at Food Towne supermarket in North Chili, NY. It just so happens that Abby from Dogfish Head and Sam Adams is slinging craft beer and handing out samples right across from them. Craft beer and food? I'm sure you can guess what happens next!

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