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.

  1. 12/12/2025

    Christmas Appetizers, Holiday Side Dishes & Favorite Christmas Desserts

    On this week of the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we kick things off and set the tone for a food-filled holiday conversation (00:00). I'm finally coming around to the Christmas spirit (01:09)... We debate whether Christmas is really Malcom Reed's favorite holiday or if another one still holds the top spot (06:45). The conversation turns to wild game as we discuss how we've been using Malcom's elk meat and the different ways it's been showing up on our table (08:01). Holiday appetizer talk heats up as we talk about whether spinach dip should be served hot or cold at Christmas parties (12:30). We compare classic tailgating foods to traditional Christmas foods and decide where the line really is between the two (15:51). Sports news sneaks in with a discussion about Ole Miss's head coach leaving and what that means to Malcom (17:30). I think that Blue Plate deserves their very own Mayo Bowl, and why it just makes sense (18:12). Things get fun when we break down the BEST Christmas appetizers according to ChatGPT and see how they stack up to real-life favorites (20:56). A surprisingly heated debate follows over whether deviled eggs belong at the dinner table or are strictly party food (24:00). Malcom confesses to stealing a top-secret monkey bread recipe that's perfect for the holidays (31:32). We share our favorite Christmas desserts and what absolutely has to be on the table every year (33:05). Malcom thinks butter boards are "fat boy food", and here's why (35:40). We reveal the BEST place to get smoked sausage and what makes it stand out from the rest (38:50). Malcom walks through his guide to making homemade summer sausage and why it's worth doing yourself (41:00). I share a simple but genius hack I learned to keep your limes fresh forever (47:29). Hosting challenges come up as we explain how to host a vegetarian at Christmas without making it awkward or stressful (49:39). We talk about turning uncured ham into pulled pork and why you may just want to go with a pork butt instead (51:45). A member of the community made Touchdown Taters but made them breakfast-ready (53:47). We break down the best way to monitor meat and debate wired versus wireless thermometers for BBQ and holiday cooks alike (57:51). The Pick'em League update gives a rundown of where things stand and who's bragging this week (1:01:31). We highlight the Let's Get to Cookin' Community Giveaway Week 3 and how listeners can get involved (1:04:40). We wrap everything up and close out the episode with a classic HowToBBQRight sendoff (1:07:46).

    1h 8m
  2. 21/11/2025

    Judging Open Fire Meat Up & Best Thanksgiving Sides

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we are more than ready for it (00:27). We kicked things off at the Open Fire Meetup in Hondo, Texas, and it turned out to be an absolute blast (02:37). Saturday's open-to-the-public portion of the Open Fire Meetup was packed from end to end (07:38). Malcom even judged the event and tasted some of the best BBQ bites he's ever had (12:31). While on his elk-hunting trip in Texas, Malcom also threw down some incredible steaks on a pellet grill (23:35). If you're searching for a great Christmas gift for the cook or pitmaster in your life, ThermoWorks is running a major sale right now (27:01). With Thanksgiving approaching fast, we're sharing our favorite family traditions for turkey day (28:45), along with the must-have side dishes that always make our holiday table (31:20). We're also talking about the new Thanksgiving desserts we can't wait to try this year (37:29). We take a closer look at why Primo Grills might become your new go-to backyard smoker (40:01). If you're planning to part, brine, and inject your turkey, we break down exactly how long you should cook it (40:43). For anyone slicing and vacuum-sealing their turkey this year, we explain the best way to reheat it without losing moisture (43:03). And if you're using a pellet grill for your bird, here are the top pellet options to get the best flavor (44:56). Should you brine your turkey for 48 hours (46:38)? Is it too much to brine and inject (48:52)? We answer those questions and more. Finally, Tyler shares his top-secret carrot bacon recipe (50:21).

    57 min
  3. 07/11/2025

    Talkin' Turkey Tactics For The Holidays

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we're kicking things off with a big shoutout to our winners from the recent Turtlebox Giveaway in the community (00:25)! Huge congratulations to Jamie from Swine Life for another big win last weekend—this time cooking on Outlaw's brand-new drum smoker (08:34). We celebrated our 17-year anniversary, and it was an absolute blast (11:09)! Next up, we're getting ready for the Texas Open Fire Meetup—if you're headed that way, be sure to come say hello (14:02)! The holidays are almost here, and that means it's time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving turkey (20:17). If you're planning to brine your bird this year, check out our brand-new turkey brine kits (25:37). Got a smaller turkey? We talk about whether you should use the entire bottle of brine (27:43). Malcom shares whether he injects his turkeys at home (29:23), and we discuss if you should brine when you're only cooking a turkey breast (30:59). For those stuffing their turkey, here's exactly how to do it the right way (33:37). We also cover whether it's better to spatchcock or part your turkey before cooking (37:42). We dive into why the Primo Grill might be your next favorite backyard smoker (39:58). And if you're cooking your turkey on a different type of smoker, your recipe might need a few adjustments (40:42). Has Malcom ever done a two-stage finish on a turkey (44:23)? If you're cooking your turkey and need to travel—say, a couple of hours to a relative's house—here's how to handle that like a pro (46:07). For a midweek meal idea, we share a quick trick to make chicken phillies super easy (49:34). Everyone loves bacon and brisket, but what if you cooked bacon like a brisket (52:44)? Could you win a chili contest with a doctored-up version of Wolf's chili (54:14)?

    1h 1m
  4. 24/10/2025

    Talkin' All Things Chili

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we're STUFFED after our inner office pie contest (00:14)! Up next is our Best Sandwich contest, and we dive into what the ultimate sandwich option might be (07:54). Malcom is still struggling in our Let's Get to Cookin' Community Pick'em League (12:21)... Last week, we headed down to the Royal Oak Invitational, and it was an absolute blast (16:53)! On the way home, we couldn't resist stopping by Buc-ee's for some breakfast (24:27). Now that the weather's finally cooling off, it's officially chili season (29:13). We talk about why the Primo Grill could be your next favorite backyard smoker (37:11), and how y'all have been winning contests with that White Chicken Chili recipe (37:53)! If you're making chili this year, don't skip our BBQ Chili Crackers to go with it (38:48). Chili is loved nationwide, so we explore all the different ways it's made across the country (40:35). Malcom also shares exactly how he builds his perfect bowl of chili (46:14). Brent from the community took Malcom's Touchdown Taters and kicked them up a notch (48:54). Next time we make Lasagna Soup, we're swapping in mozzarella pearls for that perfect cheesy bite (50:24)! We also answer some great BBQ questions — should you dry brine ribs overnight if you're short on time (53:13)? Is there a thermometer that alerts you when temps drop too low (54:52)? Plus, we discuss how to get the best smoke flavor on turkey legs and thighs (57:02). And to wrap it up, we've got a brand-new Asian-style hot sauce that we can't wait to try (59:08)!

    1h 5m
  5. 17/10/2025

    North Dakota Steakhouses & Brisket vs. Beef Cheeks

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, Malcom's getting his butt kicked in the Pick'em League (00:14), and the competition is heating up fast. We kick things off by giving a big shoutout to everyone who competed at The Jack this past weekend (03:23). We're also announcing our brand-new Let's Get To Cookin' Community Giveaway — tune in to find out how you can enter to win some awesome prizes (05:00). Malcom just got back from a North Dakota waterfowl hunt, and he's got some stories about the incredible steakhouses and wild game eats he found up there (08:26). Got a leftover baked potato? We share some of our favorite ways to turn it into something next-level (19:41). Then we dive into why the Primo Grill might be your next favorite backyard cooker (23:19). Tyler cooked up a Lasagna Soup that blew everyone away (24:02), and he shares a few stories — and surprises — from his trip to Dollywood(28:55). Malcom sets the record straight — yes, he's still making plenty of new BBQ videos (37:27). We also get into a big debate: why beef cheeks might just be better than brisket for smoking (39:16). Plus, Malcom weighs in on whether it's a good idea to rest a Boston Butt on the grill after shutdown instead of using a cooler (43:54). Todd posted his Bananas Foster Old Fashioned, and it looked absolutely incredible (46:30). We also answer some listener questions: Can you use AP seasoning as a dry brine (48:12), what should you do if strong winds are messing with your grill temps (51:39), and is it normal for a pork loin to have a pink hue after cooking? (53:46)

    58 min

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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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