HowToBBQRight

Malcom Reed
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Dry Brining vs Curing, Cooking with Beef Tallow & Making Bacon at Home

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we're cooking for our local police department here at the office—and it smells GOOD (00:25). If you're a fan of meatballs, you've got to try Korean Beef Balls—they're packed with bold flavor and easy to make (06:49). Crawfish season is almost here, y'all, and we can't wait to fire up the boil (12:56). When it comes to dry brining, is it actually a brine, or is it more like curing? Let's break it down (14:30). Beef tallow and duck fat have been gaining popularity lately—here's how to use them in your cooking (19:03). And beef tallow is great on meat, but what about using beef tallow on your skin (33:30)? Malcom shares his top tips for keeping your grill clean and looking like new (36:09). Never cooked a London broil? Here's exactly how to cook a London broil the right way (43:14). Can you cook seafood on the same smoker you use for beef and chicken? Here's what you need to know (45:07). Planning a fundraiser? Here's how to cook pork butts and distribute them efficiently and safely (48:01). Do you have to vacuum seal pork belly to make homemade bacon, or is there another way (50:55)?

    1h 2m

  2. 2D AGO

    Dry Brining vs Curing, Cooking with Beef Tallow & Making Bacon at Home

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we're cooking for our local police department here at the office—and it smells GOOD (00:25). If you're a fan of meatballs, you've got to try Korean Beef Balls—they're packed with bold flavor and easy to make (06:49). Crawfish season is almost here, y'all, and we can't wait to fire up the boil (12:56). When it comes to dry brining, is it actually a brine, or is it more like curing? Let's break it down (14:30). Beef tallow and duck fat have been gaining popularity lately—here's how to use them in your cooking (19:03). And beef tallow is great on meat, but what about using beef tallow on your skin (33:30)? Malcom shares his top tips for keeping your grill clean and looking like new (36:09). Never cooked a London broil? Here's exactly how to cook a London broil the right way (43:14). Can you cook seafood on the same smoker you use for beef and chicken? Here's what you need to know (45:07). Planning a fundraiser? Here's how to cook pork butts and distribute them efficiently and safely (48:01). Do you have to vacuum seal pork belly to make homemade bacon, or is there another way (50:55)?

    1h 2m

  3. FEB 20

    Buffalo Wild Wild Lawsuit, Skirt Steak Tacos and the THICKEST Pork Chops You've Ever Seen!

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we're back from Nashville—and it was an absolute blast (00:27)! Malcom cooked at Heath's Smokehouse with Royal Oak and turned out some incredible food (04:21). Skirt steak might not be the fanciest cut of beef, but it makes unbelievable tacos (09:41). It's hard to beat a good old-fashioned dry rib, but Malcom took them to a whole new level (19:06). He also shares his favorite rib mop recipe and how to use it for maximum flavor (25:50). If you're planning to cook salmon, fire up your pellet grill and give this method a try (27:44). Everyone loves a great steak, but here's how to cook a pork chop that's even better than a steak (33:26). We tackle the age-old question: Are boneless wings really wings (39:35)? If you want to use chicken thighs instead of breasts for Dirty Bird chicken bites, here's exactly how to cook them (45:57).  Shoutout to Tom from CastingAndCookingBBQ for the great idea of making sausage and pimento cheese sliders (47:05). We talked about Dill Devils last week, but Tony took them to a whole different level (50:41). And finally, should you cook chicken wings straight from the freezer to the pit (53:20)?

    1 hr

  4. FEB 13

    Valentine's Steak Dinner, Buffalo Bacon Ranch Sliders & Perfect Meat Temps

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, the Super Bowl was an absolute snoozer—here's our full recap and reaction (00:22). Want to take your buffalo chicken dip to the next level? Here's exactly how to make it even better (04:31). I whipped up Buffalo Bacon Chicken Ranch sliders, and they were absolutely killer (07:29)! Some of y'all shared your favorite party dip recipes in the Let's Get To Cookin' Community, and we may have to fire up a few of them ourselves (12:36). Valentine's Day is this weekend, and Malcom has a foolproof plan to make your big day delicious and stress-free (22:30). You know the Burnt Ass Chicken recipe, but we kicked it up a notch and cooked it in the air fryer for next-level flavor and crispy skin (27:18). We've seen all kinds of wild fair food creations, but a Dill Devil might be a first for us (31:27). If you're cooking pork or beef, here's the exact internal temperature you should be aiming for (33:45). We're heading to Nashville for the NWTF Convention, and Malcom couldn't be more excited (41:20)!

    51 min

  5. FEB 6

    The BEST Pulled Pork Tricks, Chili Crisp Wings, and Super Bowl Eats

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we're back from vacation, and let's just say things got absolutely NASTY down here in the South (00:24). We've eaten plenty of great food over the years, but some of the BEST food we've ever had might have been in the Dominican Republic (03:34). Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and we are beyond PUMPED for football, food, and BBQ (06:18). Y'all have been patient, and don't worry — we're officially back to recording new BBQ videos (15:28). If you're cooking pulled pork, we're sharing the BEST way to keep it hot, juicy, and ready to serve for a crowd (18:18). The most important step in finishing a pork butt is doctoring it up the right way, and we're breaking it all down (23:10). Everyone loves classic buffalo wings, but Malcom just created a BRAND NEW chili crisp wing recipe that will absolutely blow your mind (32:42). Tyler whipped up some fajita hot dogs, and they've officially made it onto our must-cook list (46:50). We found some quick and easy TikTok cooking tips that we're planning to test the next time we fire up the grease (50:23). If ham steaks are on the breakfast menu, here's exactly how Malcom is cooking them up to perfection (56:23). Finally, Malcom is gearing up for his first-ever gala appearance with the NWTF and sharing what to expect (1:01:53).

    1h 7m

  6. JAN 23

    Snow Day Recipes & Deer Camp Eats

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we're back for a brand-new season after a long break (00:14)! With an absolutely crazy amount of snow expected this weekend, the conversation starts off cold and wild (05:09). Malcom shares his personal favorite gumbo recipe and what makes it a must-try (09:57). We break down what might be the absolute worst potato salad recipe we've ever seen (15:37). Ever wondered if you should finish a pork butt in the oven? We tackle that BBQ debate head-on (17:42). Duck is a mighty fine dish, but most people don't really know the best way to cook it—until now (22:04). We also recap some killer eats from New Year's celebrations (29:17). Competition BBQ is seeing a huge resurgence this year, and we dive into what's driving it (35:12). Finally, we've cooked plenty of wild game around the H2Q office, but trying bear meat was a first for us (41:44).

    54 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    BBQ Christmas Gift Ideas & Christmas Main Dishes

    This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we can't believe Season 8 is already over (00:14). While out on a hunting trip, Malcom discovered some killer food in Canton, Mississippi (01:23). I've been baking nonstop this year, and I'm on a serious roll (05:14). Fantasy football has come down to the wire around the office lately (08:14). If you're shopping for Christmas gifts for a pitmaster, we break down exactly what you should be looking for (11:17), along with the absolute worst Christmas gifts we've ever received (15:45). Malcom shares his no-nonsense pitmaster gift guide (18:06), though gift wrapping is definitely not his strong suit (26:12). If you've got GrillGrates and want to add a nonstick layer, here's how to do it right (31:48). You can't go wrong with classic cast iron as a gift (34:58). We also discuss what the perfect main dish for Christmas dinner should be (41:54) and what Christmas will look like this year at the Reed household (51:04). Looking to make pork belly sliders for the holidays? We've got a quick and easy recipe (55:11). Plus, we answer listener questions: can you smoke a tenderloin and re-sear it later (59:12), are there any non-sweet glazes for ham (1:00:58), and can you dry brine a beef tenderloin overnight (1:03:01)?

    1h 8m

  8. 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
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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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  • Creator
    Malcom Reed
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    316
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    HowToBBQRight

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