Talkin’ Texas BBQ with Gulf Coast Smoke

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we’ve got a VERY special guest all the way from Texas, Alonzo Cantu of Gulf Coast Smoke (00:24)! Gulf Coast Smoke wasn’t ALWAYS as big as it is today, here’s Alonzo’s humble beginnings (04:35). In the Texas competition circuit, judging works a LITTLE different than it does in the MBN (09:33)... When it comes to cooking up a grand champion worthy piece of meat, Alonzo is a firm believer in keeping it simple (17:06). After he’s done tearing up the circuit, here’s what’s going down on the Gulf Coast Smoke channel (21:01)! We’ve seen a LOT of styles of chicken wings, but these brined chicken wings Alonzo whipped up are NEXT LEVEL (27:47)! Behind every great channel is an even greater team keeping everyone in line (29:28). You can cook ANYTHING on a pellet grill, and being outside makes it EVEN BETTER (32:29). Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (34:24)! Alonzo cooks a LOT of food, but these are his FAVORITES to throw on the grill (35:09). We often sing the praises of Outlaw smokers, but they are WORTH the money (38:49)! What are the MOST popular pits for competition cooking in Texas (42:46)? Texas has a LOT of good BBQ, but these are Alonzo’s TOP places to grab a bite (48:01). Finally, Gulf Coast Smoke has more than just killer videos, they’ve got some AWESOME rubs for y’all to check out too (52:46)!

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, the weather is finally heating up down here (00:14)! Malcom took a crack at pork belly on the smoker and it was KILLER (02:17). The thermoworks RFX might just be the BEST probe ever made (08:53). The first turkey of the season went down so y’all know we had to celebrate (13:54). Malcom’s smoked pork belly was great the first time, but it was even BETTER grilled (16:33). We’ve done a LOT of pork belly, but here’s our FAVORITE way to cook it up (22:49). If you’ve got uncrustables laying around the house, Malcom’s got a new recipe on how to KICK EM UP a notch (24:04)! We’ve seen a lot of tools in the BBQ world, but a rib membrane remover is a first (30:34)... When you’ve cookin’ up pork steaks, here’s the BEST way to keep them moist and tender (32:19)! Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (35:17)! Plastic wrap is a STAPLE in the BBQ world and here’s exactly why (36:00). If you’ve gotta cook your ribs a day before your event, these are Malcom’s TOP TIPS for keeping those bad boys fresh (39:05). When it comes to an ancillary competition, are you on team rice or team pasta (41:59)? Is it worth it to cook a brisket if it just turns out like a chuck roast (44:30)? Y’all suggested some new smoked sausage brands to try and we are IN (44:26). Do you need wood chunks to add flavor to your smoker (48:46)? Finally, we close out with Malcom’s go-to order at the throw roll classic, Lamberts (50:23)!

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, a close friend of ours won STEAK CHAMPION of the WORLD (00:34)! We had our inner office Mac and Cheese contest, and we are STUFFED (01:42)... Malcom has been craving some authentic jerk chicken (15:12). What exactly is pimento wood, and why does it make jerk chicken SO GOOD (28:07)? Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (33:23)! Next time you’re on the hunt for Cheez-Itz, look for the K on the barcode (34:07). If you’re storing asparagus for dinner, here’s a quick tip to make it taste better (36:22). Southern Living dropped their list of the Best BBQ in each state, and we STRONGLY disagree (41:09)... If you managed to score some Nathan’s Colossal Dogs, this is the BEST way to whip those bad boys up (51:03). When you’ve got a 3 pound brisket flat, should you use the pellet grill method on it (53:03)? Sometimes you’ve got more ribs than you’ve got grill space, here’s how to get them done around the same time (54:30).

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, the cold weather can go on somewhere here in Mississippi (00:22). We’re taking a deep dive into ALL things ribeyes (01:07). When you’re gearing up for a 6pm dinner, this is the PERFECT time to start getting that meat ready to go (07:24). A ribeye is the BEST cut of meat, so here’s the BEST grill to get it seared up on (12:22)! These are all the tricks Malcom pulled out to grill the perfect ribeye in his latest YouTube recipe (16:43). Where should you be putting the probe in on your ribeye (25:43)? A1 came out with a new steak BUTTER, and we GOTTA get our hands on it (29:43)! If you’re throwing down multiple cuts of steak on the grill at the same time, here’s Malcom’s TOP TIPS for getting it done right (33:38). Should you be resting your steaks after they come off the grill (35:43)? What is the BEST take stopper of all time (37:25)? Mark busted out the sous vide for ribeyes at the smokehouse, but they just can’t beat meat over hot coals (41:55)... Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (44:34)! We did our first TikTok live this weekend, and it went AWESOME, until we got kicked off (45:20). Smoked Cream Cheese is super underrated, but Malcom topped it off with crawfish and took it to a whole new LEVEL (49:33)! Should we make a new podcast where we travel around the world on vacation (58:26)? What is “Chipped Pork”, and I want to know if Malcom would try it (1:00:24).

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, Malcom is back from his Texas turkey hunting escapades (01:14)! Malcom doesn’t always have all his fancy tools on him to grill on vacation, but here’s his SECRETS on making it work (06:15). They always say everything’s better in Texas, and Malcom whipped up a tri-tip that PROVED it was true (10:30). Malcom got down to showing off his CLASSIC pastalaya recipe out in Texas and they couldn’t BELIEVE how good it was (16:25). If you are cooking on a gas grill on vacation, PLEASE make sure you are being careful (19:28). We will be LIVE this Saturday cookin’ up some wings and cocktails so make sure to swing by (22:30)! Y’all voted for the Philly cheesesteak as the better sandwich, but we just don’t agree (26:13)... White BBQ sauce might be different than what you’re used to, but here are the BEST ways to utilize it (28:05)!  Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (34:28)! We might be giving homemade buns a try here real soon (35:13). Competition brisket might look a LITTLE strange but here’s the reason why (41:01). We’ve put all kinds of meat in Chili, but CHORIZO might just be NEXT LEVEL (44:21)! If you don’t have the hot rub for the Hot Honey Ribs here’s how you can cook 'em up (46:28). Why is it that pork belly bites ALWAYS seem to get chewy after they’re done (48:31)? Malcom gives the secret to making a PERFECT potato salad every time (50:46). It’s almost time for some crawfish y’all and we are READY (58:39)!

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we are back from Mexico, and we’re ready to go back already (00:15)... We take a deep dive into if resort food is ACTUALLY as bad as everyone says (04:22). Homemade Corn Tortillas might actually be better than flour (10:58)... Hot sauce in beer might be one of our new favorite drinks (15:31)! Fresh pasta in a giant parmesan wheel is one of Malcom’s bucket list entrees - and he finally got to try it (18:46)! Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (24:51)! There is just something off about our local Japanese restaurant sushis, but this Mexican Sushi was amazing (25:53)! Malcom and I accidentally strolled our way into an all-you-can-eat Vegan restaurant, and it went about how you’d expect (29:00). Malcom might have to make a blue cheese compound butter soon, cause this was amazing (35:15). If you go on a trip to an all inclusive resort, make sure to bring your seasonings with you (39:15)... Mayan Coffee is better than Starbucks (43:05). Tyler wants Malcom to make his own spin on Chicago-Style Beef Sandwiches (47:39). We always say to each their own, but maybe leave the potato salad on the side when you’re making gumbo (55:30). If you’re in the market for a mixer in the kitchen, here’s our 2 cents on what you should be picking up (57:59).

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, the colder weather can go away now (00:30)... Malcom whipped up his classic Shrimp and Butter recipe, and it’s everything your lady wants for Valentine’s Day (03:33)! I want to know what Malcom’s favorite Valentine’s dinner is (15:54). There were some great entries in our 2nd Annual HowToBBQRight Chili Cook-Off (21:41)! Smoked Gumbo sounds really good, and I need Malcom to make it (25:35). Tri-tip Crustinis might just be next up on our menu for pitmaster snacks here soon (30:10). We all know a brisket can win a local cooking contest at church, but here are some OFF-THE-WALL dishes that might just steal the show (35:35)! Got a 5lb brisket flat to smoke up? Here’s the BEST way to cook it up just right (41:14). Here’s how to turn a brisket point into delicious Burnt Ends (42:59)! When will Malcom smoke the camel meat (44:13)? Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (47:55)! We’ve all had smoked cream cheese before, but THIS is taking it to a whole new level (48:44). When you have a rack of ribs, should you be changing your cooking times (50:18)? Don’t overcomplicate cooking up bison meat, here’s what to do (52:39). NEVER season meat before vacuum sealing it… Here’s why (57:44).

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, the Super Bowl is right around the corner (00:38), and Malcom whipped up some KILLER Hot Honey Ribs, to kick off our 2025 season (03:50)! Malcom broke out his new Rib Wrap sauce for this recipe, and it makes those ribs POP (12:36). Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (26:37). Do THIS to amp up your cheesesteak sliders for gameday (27:43)! We’ve got a lot of foods we love to cook, but these are the BEST foods for your Super Bowl party, this year (35:59)! This is Malcom’s favorite THREE ways to make the best queso for the Super Bowl (43:39). You’ve heard of loaded fries, but loaded buffalo chicken tots might be the best appetizer we’ve ever seen (50:36)... Be careful when you thaw out big hunks of meat, and here’s why (51:39). We updated our website, and the HowToBBQRight App is down for the count… for now (53:13). These corn dogs beat Pronto Pups any day of the week (54:24).

Today on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, we are BACK from our break and ready to dive right into season 8 (00:22)! It’s been a long time since we’ve seen the yellow kitchen, but how has Malcom’s cooking changed since then (02:48)? Malcom went off and scored himself a HUGE bison, and cooked it up the best way he knows how (07:11)! If you’re looking to up your mashed potato game, here’s a secret that’ll take them to the NEXT LEVEL (21:07)! We made sure to end 2024 off with a HUGE seafood smorgasbord (24:38), and I tried my hand at a not-so-successful creme fraiche (33:57)... Valentine's day is approaching quickly, and here’s our BEST dinners for you to surprise someone special with (36:17)! Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (39:37)! Chef Michael Hunter swung by The Smokehouse to hunt with Malcom, and BOY can he make a mean charcuterie board (40:23)! Even though we’ve been eating like fancy folk, we still enjoy smoking up a fat chub of bologna (49:14). If you’re cookin’ up ribs on a drum smoker, this is the BEST way to avoid overcooked ribs (53:21)! Not all butter is made equal, so should you be buying Kerrygold or Land’o’Lakes for your next cook (57:13)?

On today’s episode of HowToBBQRight Podcast, we’re gearing up for our annual HowToBBQRight Office Christmas Party, and here’s what we’re eating (00:30). Is Prime Rib actually PRIME grade meat (02:20), and what is the difference between a rib loin and a beef tenderloin (03:48)? What is a strip loin, and how do you cook it (07:10)? This device takes all the guess work out of cooking a Prime Rib (08:50). This is Malcom’s go-to method for smoking the perfect holiday Prime Rib (10:04), and this is how he makes sure he doesn’t overcook it (13:10). I pick Malcom’s brain about the ideal time to rest a Prime Rib before slicing it up (17:09). This is the BEST homemade creamy horseradish sauce recipe to dip Prime Rib into (20:08). I have to have an intervention with Malcom about the state of his grills on our back porch (24:04). This is the part of hosting a Christmas dinner that no one thinks about (26:09)... Looking for a new grill to add to your arsenal? Primo Ceramic Grills has you covered (26:55)! I planned all of our Christmas dinners while Malcom was out of town, and here’s what we’re eating (27:50)... These pork loins are better than anything you can get at a supermarket (30:29). Malcom explains why it’s important to make a delicious double-smoked ham for Christmas, and how to get it done right (31:00). How do you cook hog jowl (36:24)? I let everyone pick one appetizer to cook for Christmas Eve dinner, and here’s what they picked (40:58). We make this Christmas Sorbet Punch every year for Christmas dinner, and it’s delicious (46:13). Honestly, dessert is just not an important part of Christmas dinner (50:00). I want to know what Malcom wants this year from Santa Claus (58:14). Season 7 has flown by (01:00:31)... Checkout the community giveaway, presented by our newest podcast - Out The Smoke (01:01:20).