The BBQ Radio Show

Today we tackle one of the most difficult cuts of meat to get right, the Flank Steak, along with a marinade that will have you doing cartwheels in your back yard!

BBQ, smoking, grilling, spending time outdoors with friends and family. There's only one thing in this world better than that, and we all know what that is……really good jazz music…what did you think I was going to say?

Today, I am going to share with you a delicious recipe for Smoked Shrimp Cheesy Mac, or as normal people call it, Mac and Cheese, but we don't do things normally at the BBQ Radio show… 

Today, we are going to crack the code on one of the most challenging foods you will ever cook. Yes, I'm talking about the vaunted boneless chicken breast. Easy to get it wrong, very difficult to get just right. Plus I throw in a recipe for Grilled Pesto Chicken Breast that I think will become one of your favorite new dishes this year….

In our house, it's BBQ season year around….just add an extra layer of clothing on those cold/rainy/windy days, and I'm good to go! I have a friend that is one of those fair-weathered grillers, and he actually puts his grill and smoker in his shop over the winter….so even on those nice sunny days in January or February, he can't throw something on the grill or in the smoker, even if he wanted to! I like to at least have the flexibility to be able to fire up the burners if I so choose. Now, whether it's the dead of winter or the blazing heat of summer, there's always an occasion to fire up your grill or smoker.   Well, today I want to share with you a few ideas on dishes you can prepare for larger groups, allowing you to display your best culinary talents while wowing your guests with tasty food.

I'm Chef Mitche Graf, the host of this here BBQ Radio Show, and today I share with you a recipe for a Bourbon Street Brisket, that is only going to take you….wait for it….only about 4 hours! Hang tight, and I'll explain…

On today's show, I mix up a marinade using one of the most popular ingredients known to man…. Your favorite beer.  I also share a recipe for Smoked Turkey Meatloaf!

As you know, each week we dive into some wonderful recipe, or give you some Pro Tips on what kinds of pellets to use in your smoker, or ideas on how to set up your backyard kitchen. Well, today…you get none of that. We are simply going to be talking about perhaps the best food ever….of course I'm talking about the heavenly...BACON!

Today, we go way outside the box, we dive into one of the most popular food items in the entire world, and we are going to prepare it on your grill….we are of course talking about the sandwich, and the insides are going to be the things that are currently sitting in your fridge…better known as leftovers. Yes, we are going to be making leftover grilled sandwiches

Admit it, we've all seen videos and photos of spectacular outdoor living areas that make your house seem like …. Well, I've put together some simple ideas on ways you can upgrade your outdoor space…so that it becomes almost like a magnet. The more comfortable it is for you and your family, the more time you will spend outdoors in the fresh air…and if you are a regular listener to this show, and I hope you are or will be, you know that I love any excuse that gets me out of a building and into Mother Nature…and of course cooking something is just a bonus in my world! So here's a few ways that you can turn your outdoor living area into a social Mecca

Today, we dive into a few of the absolute MUST HAVE accessories for your outdoor cooking area, some you may not have thought about before...

Today I tackle the age old question of which type of cooking is better…..Low & Slow, or Hot & Fast? Well, today we try to answer that question

Today, I share with you an amazingly simple, yet delicious recipe for what I will call the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PULLED PORK SLIDERS…. I'll explain

Today, we are going to crack the code on one of the most challenging foods you will ever cook. Yes, I'm talking about the vaunted boneless chicken breast. Easy to get it wrong, very difficult to get just right. Plus I throw in a recipe for Grilled Pesto Chicken Breast that I think will become one of your favorite new dishes this year….

If you are a parent, your kids are your entire world…and on today's episode we talk about ways that you can include them in with your grilling, BBQing or smoking plans.

Who doesn't love bacon? It's an important part of the breakfast of champions...bacon and eggs, hash browns and toast, a lunch food for a BLT or a Cobb Salad, a dinner food for things like Bacon & Broccoli Pasta, and perfect as an appetizer and snack food like bacon-wrapped asparagus, bacon-wrapped anything, or bacon by itself….and then there's today's recipe for Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Prawns with a little side of Grilled Pineapple.

Are you one of those crazy people who likes to drown your food in the hottest sauce you can get your paws on, and likes it so hot that it makes hair grow in places you never heard of…or are you someone like me who likes to actually taste their food? Most of us fall somewhere between zero spice, and 5-alarm hot! Well, the way you know how hot something really is, is by something called the Scoville Scale…and that's what we are talking about in today's episode.

Whether you live in a part of the world that has a year-around BBQ season, or reside in a place where a thing called winter puts a little hitch in your giddy up, I have a few simple Pro Tips on things you can do to elevate your grilling game.

On today's show, I give you some basic guidelines on how you can create spice blends and rubs at home that are 10 times better than anything you can buy in a store!

On today's show I dive into a pretty magical and Harry Potter-esque recipe for a Charred Corn Salsa that goes with just about anything, and I give you a couple of hacks on how to use my “ISH” method of creating a perfect recipe…

Nothing says summertime like a good rack of ribs with the perfect smoke ring, impeccable flavor, and meat that literally falls off the bone! On a future episode, we are going to be cooking the perfect ribs, but for today I want to give you the 3 biggest mistakes people make when cooking ribs, and hopefully you can avoid them!

Hello BBQ Fans from coast to coast, kitchen to back deck, and smoker to grill. Chef Mitche here, and I am so excited for today's show because I am going to share with you a delicious recipe for Smoked Triple Cheesy Mac, or as normal people call it, Mac and Cheese, but we don't do things normally at the BBQ Radio show… plus I'm going to give you a simple hack on how to make sure your kabob skewers don't catch fire and ruin your Sunday BBQ.

On today's show, I give you a delicious and addictive recipe for Grilled Tri Tip Steak, with a wonderful little chimichurri sauce drizzled on top…and I guarantee that THIS will become one of your new favorites…

On today's show, I'm going to share with you a simple, yet incredibly scrumptious recipe for the best BBQ sauce you will ever taste, plus I discuss all the different types of wood or pellets that you can use for smoking and grilling and will give you some helpful pointers on how to determine which type of wood is best for the whatever you are cooking…

Today you are going to need to put on your heavy coat, a warm hat and some gloves, and meet me on the back deck….and I don't care how cold it is where you are, or if you have icicles hanging from your nostrils…I'm going to share with you some simple ProTips for ways to get the most out of your winter, or cold weather grilling and smoking.

During the holidays, we all have our go-to recipes for what we prepare for our office party, block party, or just for our own family. And of course, we all get to try other people's “special” recipes as well... Today, I ask that you think a little outside of the box… so I'm going to give you a few menu ideas that I encourage you to try in the coming days for your next get-together, or just for your own consumption..

You decide to make a romantic meal at home. You consider a pot full of spaghetti…you think about perhaps breaking out that sushi-making kit you got for Christmas in 1997 but have never used.. you even contemplate making your world famous chili...But after much deliberation, you decide that THIS night is too important to drop the ball on the meal, so you decide to go with the absolute KING of romantic meats, the beef tenderloin. Excellent choice! You have just guaranteed yourself the best night of your life, and I'm not talking about the meal!

Cornish Game Hen (also Rock hen) is the USDA-approved name for a particular variety of broiler chickens, produced from a cross between the Cornish and White Plymouth Rock chicken breeds, that is served young and immature, weighing no more than two pounds. Despite the name, the Cornish game hen is not a game bird. The name is also a misnomer because both males and females are served as Cornish game hens, meaning that many are not actually hens. They are bred to develop a large breast over a short period of time, and typically commands a higher price per pound than mature chicken. Adult Cornish game hens are not smaller than standard broiler chickens; the small size of cooked Cornish game hens is due solely to the very young age at which they are prepared.

For the backyard GrillMaster, there is no greater challenge than to smoke a beautiful and glorious brisket to perfection over the period of 8, 12, 16 hours. To most people this can be extremely intimidating to say the least, but I'm going to break it down to a list of palatable pointers that will help you along with way to your brisket heaven.

In this episode, I'm going to share a recipe for Smoked Pineapple Baby Back Ribs that will make you want to fire up your smoker right now…and if you did, I would support that decision 100%!

People tend to think fried or smoked turkey for the holidays. No disrespect to turkeys, but I think that chickens don't get enough respect at the holiday dinner table, and that's what we talk about today. Today we are going to be preparing a whole chicken that will have just as much flavor and juiciness but will take a fraction of the time to smoke, and can be cooked in a much smaller area, giving you lots more flexibility.

Who doesn't love a nice juicy/tender pork chop that has big, beautiful grill marks, with a flavor that takes you to BBQ heaven? Today, we are making my Honey-Pepper Pork Tenderloin

One of my favorite things to do is to fire up my smoker, then whip up a batch of salmon, which I then turn into an incredible Smoked Lemon-Dill Salmon Dip, complete with crackers and a nice Sauvignon Blanc!

Boy, do I have a fun surprise for you in THIS episode… I actually like to think that about every episode, but today, today, is special and you know why? Because we get to use some bourbon in our recipe!

Who doesn't love a nice sausage, fresh off the grill, topped with all of your favorite toppings, enjoyed with a side dish of…..nothing. Today, I want to take a little trip down memory lane back to our younger days, and I also share with you some simple ProTips on how to grill that PERFECT sausage on your own back deck.

Today we take a little diversion away from our typical format and discuss the topics of happiness, and the value of play and laughter…and why it seems that people ARE happier when engaged in outdoor activities like BBQing and grilling.

Jalapeño poppers as you know them now probably originated sometime in the 1980s. What is certain is that, on April 30, 1992, the phrase “jalapeño popper” was trademarked by Anchor Food Products. Heinz later acquired the name and began to distribute pre-made jalapeño poppers in a frozen form. All we had to do was deep fry the peppers and enjoy. Today, the term is pretty much a household name, and can be found in many restaurants as one of their go-to appetizers. Well, I want to take THIS version of the popper up about 10 levels in highfalutincy, and I think your guests are going to shower you with praises.

Today we tackle one of the most difficult cuts of meat to get right, the Flank Steak, along with a marinade that will have you doing cartwheels in your back yard!

What started out with a few sandwiches and a couple of beers before the game...has evolved the tailgate party into great American sports tradition...and I want that tradition to be carried over into your backyard or on your back deck. So, what are the main elements of a successful tailgate party? Here are a few ideas!

Today is a very special day here in the broadcast studio…. Besides the fact that I'm celebrating being alive and being amazingly handsome, we are going to spend a little time with the Holy Grail of the BBQ world, preparing the perfect beef brisket. Plus, we are going to pick some fresh green beans from the garden…

Jerky is one of those things that is simple to make, yet most people settle on purchasing those over-priced and chemically-laiden bags at the local grocery store for $15, $20, even $25 a pound (OUCH!). Well, today we are going to be making a batch of Killer Beef jerky that will cost you literally less than $5/pound all in, and believe me when I say that a pound of jerky will last you a good amount of time…unless you have kids that eat it like candy…which is usually the case in our household.

BBQ, smoking, grilling, spending time outdoors with friends and family. There's only one thing in this world better than that, and we all know what that is……really good jazz music…what did you think I was going to say?

If you are on a budget, but want to prepare a meal meant for royalty, I got a little something something for you on today's show. How about a perfectly grilled skirt steak (and I'm not talking about a hunk of beef with a dress), with a very tasty and addictive chimichurri drizzle on top…perfect for a hot day on your back deck.

Today we talk about America's love affair with good old chicken, plus I share with you a few ProTips for grilling that perfect piece of chicken on your grill

On today's show, I mix up a marinade using one of the most popular ingredients known to man…. Your favorite beer. I also share a recipe for Smoked Turkey Meatloaf!

Today, I share with you an amazingly simple, yet delicious recipe for what I will call the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PULLED PORK SLIDERS…. I'll explain

If you are a parent, your kids are your entire world…and on today's episode we talk about ways that you can include them in with your grilling, BBQing or smoking plans.

On today's show I give you some basic guidelines on how you can create spice blends and rubs at home that are 10 times better than anything you can buy in a store, plus I share a simple yet amazing recipe for a Grilled Ribeye Steak, that has been hanging around some really good wine a little too much...

Today, we break down what I call the “ISH” method of cooking, and I share a simple recipe for The World's Best Salsa

Today, we are going to be making some perfectly Grilled Parmesan-Lime Street Corn. Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, has been around for 100's of years with a variety of different spices and flavorings being added to the outside. It's popular at fairs and music festivals, and now will be popular at your house if it's not already!

Today, I am going to share with you a delicious recipe for Smoked Shrimp Cheesy Mac, or as normal people call it, Mac and Cheese, but we don't do things normally at the BBQ Radio show…