Poke Bowls, Pork Prices & Pitmaster Hot Takes

This week on the HowToBBQRight Podcast, Malcom's had a tough run in our pick 'em league—but the Vikings have been looking great lately (00:14)! Nothing beats a classic BBQ plate, and Malcom put together a killer spread this past weekend (02:40). Everyone loves a good sausage and cheese plate at a party, but we're sharing the top-secret sauce that will take yours to the next level (06:49). Plus, our Blue Plate BBQ Sauce concentrate finally came in and it tastes absolutely killer (12:45). Malcom made his very first poke bowl this week, and it might just become a new family favorite (15:22). We're diving into some of the dumbest BBQ hills you're willing to die on, get ready for some hot takes (26:26)! In a few months, we're heading to Hondo, Texas, to hang out at Al Frugoni's Live Open Fire Meetup and it's going to be a blast (33:25). If you're curious about the best time to buy pork or beef, we're breaking down the seasonal trends to help you score the best deals on meat (36:05). Thinking about getting a Buffalo Chopper? We're sharing our honest thoughts on whether it's actually worth the investment (41:47). We also break down why the Primo Ceramic Grill might be your next go-to cooker (46:20), and why the Buttula remains one of our all-time favorite BBQ tools (47:02). If you're running your Big Green Egg at 250°F but your internal temps are spiking, here's what might be going wrong and how to fix it (48:25). Only have a 14" kettle grill? No problem, we're sharing tips to help you cook up mouthwatering ribs on it (50:13). And finally, we all love beef short ribs, but here are a few creative ways to take them to the next level (51:48)!