Grill This!: Recent Episodes
Matt Wilson, Jim Salmon
Longtime Radio host Jim Salmon and Radio Producer Matt Wilson team up to talk grilling, BBQ and Craft Beer
Yes, you read that right. Spam and Crab Salad Sandwiches! Jim smokes and sears sliced Spam and prepares it Korean style. He pairs the Spam with a homemade crab salad and makes some unique sandwiches. How did it come out? Well, you have to listen to find out. And Matt brings craft beers that pay homage to the changing season. This episode will make you hungry and thirsty!
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Brand new episode....well..sorta. This is actually one of the Grill This Podcast Lost Episodes. It was recorded in late June, and it got lost in the shuffle. Anyway, Jim serves up Clams Casino Salmon Ranch style and, as always, Matt brings some of the best local beers around to sample. And, as usual, the guys clown around. Check it out!
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The Grill This Podcast is finally back! Jim and Matt attend New York’s original brewers at the Rochester Public Market for its 31st year. Flour City Brewers Fest celebrates the brewers, the bartenders, the artists, the truck drivers, THE FANS... everyone who keeps local craft beer alive.
This year, the Flour City Brewers Fest was produced by the New York State Brewers Association for the first time ever. ?Everything you love about this historic event stayed the same, but they added more breweries from across the state with ticket proceeds benefiting the NYSBA’s mission to support the New York State craft brewing industry through advocacy, education, and promotion.
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Grill This is back with another delicious episode. Jim serves up baby back ribs rubbed in Salmon Ranch Trail Dust and smoked with pickled pepperoncinis. No sauce, just raw flavor. And Matt brings a nice gathering of summer beers. Plus the guys talk beer festivals, the official return of the grilling season and more. You don't want to miss this episode.
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The Grill this Podcast and the Salmon Ranch Foods crew which includes Jim Salmon, John J. Welch , Tim Micsak and Matt Wilson took a trip to give out samples of the Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce on ribs at Palmer's Direct to You Market!
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Another delicious episode of the Grill This Podcast has arrived! New York Strip Steaks with homemade Cowboy Butter, loaded baked potatoes and Jim's son-in-law home brews a heavily fruited sour. Also, Grilling season is here, and the guys share tips on prepping your grills if they've been unused during the winter.
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On this episode, Jim and Matt are joined by John J. Welch at the Roc Home & Garden Show and Sale The guys speak with Patricia from Island Wraps, Chef Tom from Palmer's Direct to You Market, Darrin Albanese from Albanese's Finest Gourmet Sauces and Jamie from Weis Vinyards.
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We've drank craft beers from all over the world here on the Grill This Podcast. We are now stepping into uncharted territory. Jim's son-in law Alex has gone all in on becoming a home brewer by acquiring equipment including a brand new barrel! We sample his mango sour. Jim shows off his cooking skills by turning the toughest cuts of meat tender and serves up steak sandwiches on marble rye bread. And, because one beer is not enough, Matt brings a few more craft beers to the table. Great food, great beers, and good times as always, on this episode of Grill This!
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The guys show you some love for Valentine's Day Weekend. Jim serves up a T Bone Steak cooked in the cast iron skillet with a loaded baked potato. Matt brings an assortment of beverages to try including a Concord Grape Apple Bombshell Hard Cider. Plus,the guys talk about how to prep your grill to be put back in use once the winter weather subsides. Food, drink and laughter...everything you need to make your Valentine's Day weekend special.
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Jim and Matt are finally back together again! Usually, Jim makes the food and Matt brings the beers. This time, Jim made the beer! Matt and Jim sample Jim's home brewed milk stout and a sour brewed by his son-in-law Alex. Also, the fellas dine on spring rolls bought from a little hidden gem in Brockport, NY called Mama's Rolls. Matt also brings a few other beers to try, and the guys talk about grill safety in cold weather. Another fun filled episode of Grill This!
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In this episode we sample a sour ale from Roughtail Brewing Co. out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and a blood orange wheat from Sawtooth Brewery out of Hailey, Idaho.
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Happy New Year from the Grill This Podcast! We have been on an extended break, but we are back for 2025! The first Grill This of 2025 is a new series called Just The Beers. These are short Episodes that spotlight 2 Beers from across the country. On this episode, Matt Wilson samples a dark lager from Texas called Texas Leaguer, and a Sour from Brooklyn called Peach Berry Punch. How were they? Well, you're going to have to check out the podcast to find out!
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As always, the food is great on this episode. Bacon wrapped scallops, home made beef jerky and home made apple pie. And, as usual the beers were fantastic. Christmas and winter themed beers plus another shot at finding a pumpkin spiced beer that Matt and Jim both like. But it's thanksgiving and Jim and Matt talk about the proper way to cook a Turkey. Also, Jim talks about cooking a whole turkey in his new Pit Barrel Cooker! Learn how to smoke a turkey that's so good, your whole family will gobble gobble it up. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Halloween! We have a spooky delicious episode of Grill This! Jim goes all out with a decadent and delicious 3 course meal. We start off with bacon wrapped scallops followed by Jim's famous 5 onion soup. The meal is finished off with skin on chicken thighs cooked in the pellet grill. And it wouldn't be Halloween without another attempt at finding the perfect pumpkin spiced beer! You are going to love every morsel of this episode!
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Here at the Grill This Podcast, we love local and we love fresh. Werner Farms & Greenhouses in Rush NY has both of these. Jim serves up pork sausages from Werner Farms, and Matt brings some seasonal fall themed beers. You need to try these sausages yourself,and while you are there, pick up some Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce and Trail Dust Rub!
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It's the 30th Flower City Brewers Fest! This festival has been the longest running and one of the biggest craft beer festivals in the Rochester NY area. And this will be the final one put on by Rohrbach's Brewing. Jim and Matt sample many of the amazing beers at the festival. They also interview brewers, patrons, and some of the food vendors like Juan and Maria's Empanada Stop. And, the guys talk to the man himself, John Urlaub, founder and owner of Rohrbach's Brewing. You don't want to miss the fun and the interviews on this episode.
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A party and a craft beer festival all in one! Jim and Matt experience the Mortalis and Swiftwater Luau for the first time. This year's event was “right near da beach” at the Roger Robach Community Center with 55+ breweries in attendance with a beachfront destination. Food Trucks, Belly Dancing, a Burlesque show, live music and more. Jim and Matt speak with Brewers, festival goers and take in the scenery. You definitely don't want to miss this one!
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Matt and Jim visit the Canalside Craft Beer Festival which brings together more than 50 breweries from every region of the state offering enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in unique and award-winning beer. The guys try new styles, flavors, and brands, and meet the masters behind the craft you love! The festival also brings live music, a food truck rodeo, vendors, and live wrestling by Grapple Pro. Make sure you check this one out!
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The Grill This team head to the Real Beer Expo at Innovative Field in Rochester NY. This festival featured 75+ breweries, cideries, kombucha producers, and other craft beverage makers. and great foods from some of Rochester's favorite vendors. All against the backdrop of Rochester's finest live local musicians. This one you don't want to miss!
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Festival season has arrived! Jim and Matt decide to do a podcast before they head off to the Real Beer Expo on Saturday June 8th. In this episode Jim serves up some delicious BBQ beef sandwiches. Topics include cooking a whole hog, top 10 Taco Tuesday joints in the Rochester area, and, as always, some delicious local craft beers. Also, the guys list off some of the Craft beer festivals coming to town this summer. You don't want to miss this one!
One thing is for certain, there is always great food and great beverages on the Grill This podcast. Jim heats things up with Rattle Snake Bites, then cools things down with a scratch made Black Berry Pie. Matt changes the beverage game up a little bit with a battle of hard ice teas. One if from an independent brewing company, the other is from a well-known larger company known for making ice teas. Who's is better? You'll have to listen to find out!
Jim and Matt celebrate Cinco De Mayo and the Kentucky Derby Grill This style. Beef Ribs, chips and salsa, and a variety of craft beers. Plus, Jim discusses the proper way to season a Black Stone grill. And, of course, the usual shenanigans.
Last winter, Jim and Matt attended the NYSBA Festival in Syracuse at the Landmark Theater. They had a blast and had interviewed some amazing brewers and patrons at that festival. Unfortunately, there was an equipment failure. The guys thought they lost all of the interviews. Turns out they didn't! Matt was able to salvage interviews with Froth Brewing, WeBe Brewing, Big Alice Brewing, Rare Form Brewing and the Executive Director of the NTSBA Paul Leon. Toss in Matt sampling beers from Brindle Haus and Resurgence and we have a full episode. So here it is, a very special lost interview episode of Grill This!
After listening to this episode of the Grill This Podcast you'll be making plans to attend the Rochester Home and Garden show in 2025! Jim and Matt are joined by the great John Welch at the Home and Garden showcase sauce and rub from Salmon Ranch Foods. Of course, they can't help but wander around a bit to explore the over 200 Exhibitors. While wandering around, they stop and speak with Julie Toomey from Big Ash Fireplaces and Stove, Rhonda Destino from the Rochester Commissary, Fred (Rick) Hermon of the Rochester Home Builders Association, Mack from Warhorse Brewing and more!
Crab is delicious, but putting in all that work to crack open the shell to get the meat out can be frustrating as hell! Well, Jim solves that problem by serving up crab on the half shell! The crab is removed from the shell, seasoned, buttered, and that placed on a shell half ready to serve. And as always, matt brings some unique beers, including an Eclipse themed cider and an orange Sherbert beer. Enjoy another delicious and fun filled episode of Grill This!
It's funny, in the last episode, Jim and Matt mentioned that they hope they've seen the last of the snow so they can officially kick off grilling season. Oops. The snowy, windy weather made traveling to the Salmon Ranch studios a little difficult for Matt, so he had to fly solo. Matt was in charge of food and beverages on his own. He cooked Chicken fried steak in an air fryer and had a couple of lighter but still flavorful beers. How did he do it on his own? Find out on this episode of Grill This!
Jim and Matt are back at it. Who doesn't love bacon? This week, Jim combines sweet and savory with some unique bacon appetizers. And Matt brings beers perfect for the upcoming Eclipse and Pi Day. Plus, Jim and Matt play a game of "who did it better" with two Eclipse themed beers. And, of course, the usual clowning around. Another fun episode of the Grill This Podcast is right here!
The Grill This Podcast is back! On this episode, pulled brisket sandwiches, Guinness chips, and a variety of unique beers. Also, a countdown of the top rated grills. You missed us, we know. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode!
Unfortunately, When the wind is blowing 60 miles an hour outside, grilling becomes nearly impossible. So Jim is forced to use the oven to slow cook the dish of the day, beef ribs. Will Jim's oven baked beef ribs compare to the ones he does on the smoker? And what beer did Matt bring on this episode? Also, Matt and Jim share their thoughts on "Dry January". All this, and a whole lot more on this episode of the Grill This Podcast!
We're bringing in 2024 Grill This style! That's right, it's a party and you're invited. Our last episode of 2023. Jim makes some baby back ribs using a different cooking method and serves up some home made New England Clam Chowder. Make brings some Holiday themed beer as well as one of Jim's favorites. And of course, fun and silliness as always. Bring in the New Year with the final episode of Grill This for 2023!
Asian inspired ribs, Hungarian peppers halved and stuffed with crab, cheese blend and bacon, and heavy fruited sours? Sounds like a delicious episode of Grill this to me. Jim, Matt, food, beer. Need we say more?
The weather is getting colder but the smoker is still hot! On this episode of Grill This, Jim serves up a delicious smoked strip steak roast. And Fall is in full season, so Matt brings some delicious Autumn themed beers including the first pumpkin beer on Grill This of the season. Meat and beer.. can you think of anything better?
After a little break the boys are back and better than ever. Habanero pulled pork slow cooked in a dutch oven? Yes please! A dessert style butternut squash? Hell yeah! Oktoberfest and Scotch Ale beers? Ummm, yes! And, of course, the usual fun and laughs. You're not going to want to miss this one!
Matt and Jim are back and the fellas are thinking about falling. Matt Brings some fall themed beers and Jim warms it up with his version of Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings. How does his version compare to traditional Jerk Wings? Listen to find out!
The Flour City Brewers Fest is one of the biggest, best and longest running craft beer festivals in the Rochester NY area. The festival is a brewer focused craft beer event that gives people the opportunity to try new and exciting beers and meet the people who make them. Jim, Matt and Tim Misak from the Salmon Ranch Cowboy Cooking Show join the patrons and the brewers to raise a glass to the hand-crafted beer and beverage industry in New York State!
This is one of Matt Wilson's favorite festivals. It's New York State's Original & Longest-Running Women & Craft Beer Festival! From Upstate NY to NYC, and all over the nation,Drink Like a Girl works with the best craft breweries in the USA (both large and small), creating events around craft beer and women empowerment! Drink Like a Girl was created to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote, championed a mere 11 miles east in Seneca Falls, International Women's Day, and CRAFT BEER. This festival is fun, inclusive, and educational!
Jim and Matt continue their focus on Summer with some delicious appetizers and summer beers! Jim Serves up some amazing seasoned shrimp skewers and stuffed Jalapeño peppers. Matt brings some cold and flavorful beers from Fifth Frame, Froth and others. Sit back, enjoy the sunshine, sip a cold one and check out this latest episode of Grill This!
When a pulled pork sandwich is done right it can be one of the best sandwiches ever. And in this episode, Jim knocks it out of the park! Jim smokes a park butt for 20 hours until it melts off the bone. He pairs it with smoked stuffed Hungarian peppers. Of course, Matt brings some excellent beers to pair with this delicious meal. And the guys talk about why you shouldn't give up on grilling even after an epic fail. Food is eaten, beers are drunk, and fun is had as always!
As you know, Matt and Jim are not afraid to try different foods on Grill This! Jim serves up some familiar main dishes, Loaded crispy potato skins and ultra stuffed bacon wrapped chicken breasts. For desert, a local farmer drops off some chocolate covered roast garlic. Yes, you read that right. Thank goodness Matt brings summer delicious summertime beers to wash everything down. You definitely want to check this one out!
The New York State Craft Brewers Festival returned to Buffalo Canalside. More than 55 breweries from every region of the state participated in the festival. Matt and Jim were there to speak with the brewers, the Patrons and the organizers of the festival. Patrons enjoyed beer, food, paintball and even hatchet throwing! You don't want to miss this episode!
This Podcast has summer BBQ written all over it! Jim pulls out all the stops with smoked beef ribs, homemade potato salad, and a scratch made cherry and strawberry pie! And Makes brings the summer beers including a Key Lime Pie Sour battle between Resurgence and Stoneyard brewing. Find out how Jim made the feast and who wins the beer battle on a brand new episode of Grill This!
With Jim on location, Matt and the rest of the Grill This! Podcast team attended the11th annual Rochester Real Beer Expo. And , as advertised, it was bigger and better than ever before! The Expo was held at Innovative Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings! The event is put on by the Business Association of the South Wedge Area (BASWA). The festival was huge this year with 65 breweries, cideries, kombucha producers, and other craft beverage makers. Many say that this festival kicks off the summer craft beer festival season. Matt grabs a microphone and a sampling glass, and interviews brewers, organizers, and patrons of the festival.
Matt and Jim received a wonderful suprise delivery. The original Orion Cooker! The Orion Cooker Uses 100% indirect heat to create a convection current. This means there is absolutely no cooking maintenance with drastically reduced cook times. Jim and Matt talk about how it works and the different varities Orion cookers. Plus, Jim serves up bacon wrapped asparagus, dipped in honey and butter layered with 4 cheese parmesan and Jalapeño hot dogs stuffed with cheddar cheese wrapped in bacon and smothered with a possible new prototype BBQ sauce from Tim at Salmon Ranch Foods. And, as always, Matt brings in craft beer from all over the country to try. You don't want to miss this episode of Grill This!
On this episode, Matt and Jim are slinging the sauce and handing out samples at Food Towne supermarket in North Chili, NY. It just so happens that Abby from Dogfish Head and Sam Adams is slinging craft beer and handing out samples right across from them. Craft beer and food? I'm sure you can guess what happens next!
On this episode Jim prepares a favorite appetizer with a twist, Smoked Crispy Loaded Potato Skins! And Matt pairs them with a variety of beers, including a dill pickle flavored beer from K2. Also, Matt and Jim list the best grills in America!
On this episode, Jim and Matt are joined by Juan, Maria, and Ben Contreras of Juan and Maria's Empanada Stop. The Contreras family are natives of Chile and have two locations. The original one at the Rochester Public Market, and the newest at Market Place Mall which is owned run by Ben. The discuss how Juan and Maria's started and how ownership has transition over to Ben. They also bring an assortment of Empanadas and other goodies to sample and try some of Matt's craft beers. Ben's wife and newest little addition join in on the fun too! You don't want to mis this one!
On this episode of Grill This, Jim prepares another Jim Salmon original, Salmon Ranch Chicken Roll Ups. It's made with thinly sliced Chicken breasts and stuffed with a bunch of amazing ingredients. And Matt decides to bring some beers that are not your normal everyday beers. Food is eaten, beer is consumed, and fun is had.
Quality meats equals quality grilling and quality meals. The best cuts of meat always come from a local butcher. Jim and Matt sit down and chat with one of newer and most talented Butchers around, Michael Buirch, the owner of Burich's Custom Cuts in Brockport NY. Jim tries to impress him with his slow smoked short ribs and Matt introduces him to the world of craft beer. Food is eaten, beer is drunk, and fun is had. Make sure you check this one out!
Have you ever had a day of enjoying craft beers a little too much causing you a little misery the next morning? Well Jim and Matt, of course, wouldn't know anything about that, but they can help cure what ails you. It's the hangover special! Jim prepares a dish made from Easter dinner leftovers, Matt brings beers that say the warm weather is back, and the boys discuss the best places in the county for hangovers. So grab a Bloody Mary and check out this episode of Grill This!
Imagine if there was a company that worked with a diverse range of local restaurants to carefully design dinners that best showcase a particular cuisine. Well there is! The company is called Nominate Foods and Matt and Jim are joined by one of its founders, Chris Lindtrom. Chris brings some delicious foods from diverse cuisines of the world from eateries located locally. He shares his experience with food, drink and his work as a food blogger and in podcasting! Learn more about Nominate on the latest episode of Grill This!
The 1st Annual “Celebration of Women” honors Women's History Month and all the amazing women in the brewing and beverage industry. Marina Nothnagle, owner of Nine Spot Brewing, has created a great panel to discuss Craft Beer and how impactful women are in all walks of the industry! With Jim out sick, Matt goes behind the scenes and interviews some of the panelists and patrons of this wonderful event.
When it comes to cooking baby back ribs, everyone has a long trusted preferred method. Jim decides to bend the rules a little and try a different way to cook ribs. Listen to find out how his method worked compared to traditional methods. Also, ever wonder how the Scoville Heat Scale is determined? Jim and Matt discuss how the scale came to be and exactly how it's used to measure heat on peppers. And of course, delicious craft beers on a brand new must listen Grill This Podcast!
Oxtails are not the easiest things in the world to cook. But when they are done right, they are delicious. In this episode, Jim tries his hand at Oxtails and Grits. Did he succeed or fail? Listen to find out! And, as always, Matt brings some unique craft beers to the table. Plenty of good food, good drink and fun being had on this episode of Grill This!
The boys are back after a week off and Jim has a brand new dish. He calls them the Salmon Ranch Hand Grenades. What are they? Well you'll have to listen to find out. Also, Matt serves up some great beers and shares his method on how to make fall off the bone ribs. You don't want to miss this episode of Grill This!
Nothing says love like food and beer! On this episode, Jim makes a hearty seafood chowder that’s perfect for cold rainy days. Also, Jim serves up some jalapeño boats that would make perfect appetizers for your Super Bowl Party. And Matt brings a special a pair of beers that you can mix together that’s perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day or enjoying by yourself!
The New York State Craft Brewers Festival at the Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza) in Albany, NY brings together 50+ breweries from every region of the state offering enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in unique and award-winning beer. Jim, Matt, and Tim from the Cowboy Cooking show stop by the festival to try out all the new styles, flavors, and brands, and meet the masters behind the craft! Check out the great interviews and fun had on an all new Grill This!
After a 2-year hiatus due to Covid, The Rochester Homegrown festival returns better than ever! Homegrown is a celebration of the food, beer, wine, spirits, and music that make the city of Rochester great. With Jim busy on another project, Matt flies solo and dives into some of the delicious food, drinks and wonderful sounds of the fest...and interviews a few of the vendors and patrons as well.
You're not going to want to miss this episode of Grill This! Jim usually does the cooking and Matt usually supplies the beer, but this time the guys share duties. Matt serves up his renowned pork belly sliders and explains step by step how to make them. Jim prepares authentic and delicious tamales. Also, they sample some of the finest locally made craft beers and ciders. This episode is full of flavor so don't miss it!
Another seafood themed episode of Grill This! This time, Louisiana Crawfish are on the menu. Louisiana is known as one of the best places in the world for crawfish and the guys are lucky enough to have some on their plates. Plus Matt and Jim list off the most popular brands of charcoal in the country. And, you guessed it, Matt Brings the craft beer. One of which has ingredients from one of Rochester NY's favorite places for ice cream!
Another Delicious Episode of Grill This! With the Big Game coming soon, Jim puts his appetizer skills on display. On the menu, shrimp and scallops wrapped in bacon. Matt, as always, brings the beer including one from one of his favorite Buffalo breweries and perhaps the best peanut butter themed beer the guys have had so far! Don't miss an all new Grill This!
It's the Final Grill This Podcast of 2022 and the boys celebrate in a big way. Jim and Matt try Jim's first attempt at Lambchop Lollipops. And Matt brings the beers, including a Bills themed beer in honor of Buffalo clinching the AFC East title. Plus, they discuss a new pellet grill that some are calling the Traeger Grill killer. All that and more on a brand new episode of Grill This!
Jim and Matt are no stranger to shots, but even this one is new to them. Jim serves up Bacon Shots. What are they? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. Also, Grill This has acquired a brand new monster cooking machine! And as always, Matt comes through with some of the finest beers in the country. You don't want to miss this one!
Jim takes go big or go home to a new level! On this episode, Jim serves up his Colossal Burger! A burger so big that it takes almost the entire episode for the boys to finish. Also, Jim and Matt talk Traeger Grill lawsuits, and their first sauce sample and meet and greet for their Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ Sauce! And, as always, Matt Brings the ice cold craft beers of the day!
Jim and Matt attend the 9th annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival at the historic Landmark Theatre in downtown Syracuse. The renowned event brings together 55+ breweries from every region of the state offering enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in unique and award-winning beer. They speak with Brewery owners, representatives and patrons pour at the event.
With the NYS Craft Brewers Festival in Syracuse just days away, the guys decide to have a little fun on this episode before the big trip. The great John Welch joins Jim and Matt but there is one problem. He does not drink beer. So, we have John play a little soda roulette to see if he can guess the brand of soda he is tasting. And as always, Matt brings the beer and Jim makes perhaps the best Tender Chuck Roast he's ever done! Listen in and join in on the fun!
High prices shouldn't stop you from grilling or smoking. Jim turns water into wine as he turns a low priced tougher cut of meat into tender smokey goodness! Plus Matt brings all star caliber beers to the table. Also, more updates on The Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce and Trail Dust seasoning!
If you listened to previous episodes of Grill This, you know that Jim and Matt aren't the biggest fans of pumpkin beers. They have been searching to find one they like. Will the one that Matt brings this week be the one? And, Jim serves up one of his favorite sandwiches. Found out what it is.. on this episode of Grill This!
The boys barely hold it together on this episode of Grill This! Jim makes his famous 5 Onion Soup and pairs it with a smoked cajun sausage topped with sauerkraut! Matt Brings in 4 new Beers to go with the meal. And, for the first time, Jim and Matt totally lose it and can't stop laughing.. Listen to find out why!
Jim and Matt are joined by the co-host of the Salmon Ranch Cowboy Cooking Show, Tim Micsak. The fellas give an update on the Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce, which will be available in stores soon. Also, Jim serves up jerk chicken wings and Matt and Tim provide the beer, including a grape pie beer from Mortalis. You don't want to miss this one!
On this episode, Jim and Matt celebrate Jim's 68th Birthday with Jims made from scratch Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches! Word is, this may be one of the best homemade sandwiches the guys have had! Also, Matt finally brings the first pumpkin spiced beer of the season. You're not going to want to miss this one!
After a week off Matt and Jim are back! On the menu, fried chicken wings covered in Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce and buttered banana bread with chocolate chips. Also Matt brings an assortment of craft beer from Rohrbach brewing. And as usual, Matt and Jim are up to their usual clowning around and antics. Check out another delicious episode of Grill This!
Something a little different on this episode of Grill This! Jim and Matt Sample 5 different meads from 810 Meadworks. Also, Jim serves up smoked cottage pie. And, the guys give an update on the Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce which will be coming soon to a store near you!
A full house on this episode of Grill This! jim and Matt are joined by John Welch and Tim Micsak and dine on Armadillo Eggs stuffed with Alaskan King Crab. And...there's a reason for the full studio.. Listen for the special announcement!
Roc Brewing has been serving the Rochester community for over a decade and continues to transcend the constant evolution of craft beer to be a pillar in the community. Jim and Matt Sample some of Roc Brewing's amazing liquid and speak with Co-founder Chris Spinelli and Head Brewer Nick Mesrobian. The place was hopping while we were there so we apologize for the crowd noise.
One of the biggest and most recognized craft beer festivals in and around Rochester NY is the Flour City Brewers Festival. And this year the festival was held in full capacity Matt and Jim bring the festival to you with interviews from the brewers, the festival goers and the man behind the festival, John Urlaub from Rohrbach. It's the next best thing to being at the festival. Check it out now!
Food doesn't get any fresher than when it's picked from your own backyard garden! On this episode of Grill This, Jim picks some peppers from his backyard garden and stuffs them with cream cheese, sausage, and bacon and serves it alongside some slow smoked pulled pork sandwiches. And Matt brings some new releases from Mortalis Brewing to go with the feast! Check it out now!
Jim and Matt are back at it on this episode of Grill This! On the menu, Black Diamond Porterhouse steaks marinated in Jim's special homemade Black Diamond sauce. Matt Brings some beers from a few of the brewers that participated in the DLAG LakeFest. And Jim brings a surprise beer from his vacation in Old Forge NY. Great food, great beer and great conversation! Listen now!
Matt hangs out at the Drink Like a Girl Lakefest in Geneva, NY. The Lakefest includeed a 5K run, a 1K beer walk, live music by talented female artists, food trucks, local food vendors, craft beer (& wine) by the glass, and unlimited tasting from 25+ Craft Breweries. This festival stands out because it showcased some of the most talented female brewers and owners in the industry! Check out the interviews and the fun now!
In this episode the guys focus on low cost sides to go with the main course. Jim shows that magic can be made with some low cost items by making the "Poor Man's Baked Beans." And with summer in full swing, the guys try some lighter beers that are easy to drink on a hot summer day!
The founder of Drink Like a Girl, Kelly Guilfoyle and her lovely daughter Angelina Join the Grill This crew to talk about the DLAG Lakefest 2022 going down on July 30th. The fest features a 5K run, a 1K beer walk, live music by talented female artists, food trucks, local food vendors, craft beer (& wine) by the glass, and UNLIMITED tasting from 25+ CRAFT BREWERIES (50+ BEERS), Plus Jim serves up some delicious Italian sausage and pork ribs. A lot of eating great food, sipping on some amazing craft beers and goofing around on this episode!
Grill This was live at the BriteVibes Festival ...and it was quite the experience. The festival took place at the picturesque Heritage Hill Brewhouse in Upstate NY. The unique event included a craft beer festival, 9 hours of live musical performances, farm fresh eats, artisan booths, experiential exhibitors, topped off with a massive firework finale. With Jim away, Matt and the rest of the crew interviewd a ton of brewers and took even more pictures
In this Episode, Wild Alaskan Fish is on the menu! Jim and Matt speak with the founder of Sena Sea Foods, Sena Wheeler. Sena operates outside of Seattle Washington and has a masters degree in Nutrition and Food Science Her company, Sena Sea Seafoods ships fresh, never-farmed fish straight from the waters of Alaska all across the country. Jim opens up a sample package and uses one of the recipes found on her website, senasea.com, to prepare some Potato Crusted Salmon in a Beurre Blanc sauce! Of course, Matt brings some amazing craft beers to sample as well. Listen to Sena's story and find out how the fish that Jim prepared turned out!
Jim and Matt hit up the NYS Brewers Festival in Buffalo Grill This style. The guys speak to organizers, brewers, festival patrons like Meg from Southern Tier Brewing, Matt and Emily from 12 Gates Brewing, Josh from Westshore brewing; Festival Patrons like Gary and the Hammer, John from Maryland and Homebrewers Jeff and Cindy; and festival organizers like Chloe and Executive Director Paul Leon. They also speak to the ticket winners of the Grill This giveaway Luke and Sherri! These are only some of the great folks Matt and Jim chat with. Check it out!
Matt and Jim indulge in a summer time favorite, Chicago Style Hot Dogs. Also, they boys sample more craft beers perfect for the summer. They answer the question which grill is better the Kamado Joe or the Big Green Egg, and the Grill This! crew gears up for the NYS Craft Brewers Fest in Buffalo on June 25th!
Jim and Matt are back at it again with great food and beer. The boys feast on smoked beef ribs covered in the Jim's homemade cherry bourbon BBQ sauce featured on the Salmon Ranch Cowboy Cooking Show. Matt brings some more beers perfect for summertime. And, the Grill This crew are joined by Steve and Tricia LaBuzetta from Tipsee Light Company (https://griponlights.com/) who have invented lights designed to attach to grilling tools.
Memorial Day weekend is here and Jim and Matt have just what you need to kick off your summer grilling season. Jim serves up a summer classic, beer can chicken. Matt brings light and crisp beers that are perfect for the hot days of summer. Plus, 20 grilling tips to help you grill like a pro!
Jim knocks another meal out of the park with a jalapeno popper meatball mashup known as the Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Egg. Matt brings the beers, and the grill of the day doesn't use gas, wood, charcoal or pellets. What is it? Listen to find out!
Jim and Matt take Grill This on the road for the New York Craft Brewers Festival - LONG ISLAND at the Belmont Park Racetrack. Over 50 NYS breweries pour beers to sample while world-class horse racing takes place from the 4th floor of the Grandstand! Jim and Matt speak with some of the the brewers, organizers, and event planners.
Jim and Matt are joined by two of the biggest influencers in the New York State craft beer industry: the Executive Director of the NYS Brewers Association Paul Leone, and The founder and owner of Rohrbach Brewing John Urlaub. And Jim smoked some delicious BBQ pork ribs to go along with the beer sampled during the interview!
After months of talk, Jim finally serves up some smoked and stewed ox tails. Matt pairs with some craft beers including another Bath Bomb from Fifth Frame. Also, Matt and Jim discuss a high-end grill that can be attached to your vehicle and taken anywhere.
On this episode of Grill This! Jim grills up a family classic, BBQ Beef Birds. Mattbrings a pinapple vanilla IPA from StoneYard Brewing and beer madde with carrot cake and cheesecake from Fifth Frame. Also the boys talk about a low cost and reliable grill, and the craft brewery of the week, Swiftwater Brewing.
A surprise visit from Kelly Guilfoyle has Jim and Matt drinking like girls again on a jammed pack Grill This!. Kelly brings by some samples of the new Drink Like A Girl beer crafted by Prison City Brewery and talks about Drink Like a Girl's latest event happening on April 30th. Plus the crew dines on smoked pork belly from Matt, Nashville Hot Chicken from Jim, Jim announces his pick for brewery of the week and more!
Jim and Matt go all out for their 40th episode. Food includes loaded potato skins, stuffed jalapeño peppers and pork ribs slow cooked on the pellet grill. Matt brings some tasty beers from Rising Storm, Resurgence, and more!
On the menu for this episode of Grill This, homemade beef jerky and woodfired pizza paired with beers from Fith Frame, K2 and Southern Tier. And Jim brings a suprise new beer from Rohrbach.
Jim serves up buttery lobster rolls and a crab seafood bisque. Matt brings craft beers from Fifth Frame and War Horse Brewing. And the guys talk about a grill that's similar to a cast iron pan and the best places to go for Mardi Gras.
Matt and Jim are joined by special guest Keith Sidari, a Sous Chef at the Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa in Lenox, MA. Keith brings his vegetable curry dish to the studio and Jim serves up some corned beef sliders as he prepares for St. Patrick's Day. Matt brings tasty beverages from Eli Fish Brewing to wash everything down.
Jim and Matt are joined by the great John Welch from the Home Repair Clinic and Tim Micsak, the co-host of the Salmon Ranch Cowboy Cooking Show. On the menu, king crab and bacon stuffed peppers, a crawfish broil and some amazing craft beers.
Jim prepares Brisket low and slow using his home made seasoning...and Matt brings beers from Fifth Frame in Rochester and Resurgence from Buffalo.
Jim and Matt are at the German House in Rochester NY joining in of Rohrbach Brewing's 30-year anniversary celebration. At the party, Jim and Matt speak with Democrat and Chronicle beer columnist Will Cleveland, Marshall Street Bar and Grill owner Don Bush, Rohrbach's Head Chef Brian Arliss , Brewer Bruce Lish and the owner and founder of Rohrbach's John Urlab.
Jim and Matt are back! Jim serves up slow smoked chicken wings and an apple dumpling treat and Matt Brings in a sour beer package from Craft Beer Kings. Plus, Jim and Matt talk turkey for Thanksgiving.
Another Grill This on the Road! Matt Takes a trip to Buffalo to attend the New Yor State Craft Brewers Festival to talk to participants, brewers and vendors.
Jim has another take peppers this time stuffed with cream cheese, bacon and shrimp. And Matt brings an arsenal of fruited sours from Froth Brewing.
Talking salts. grils, and eating beef ribs. And we sample a variey of delicious fruited sours from Mortalis Brewing
Jim serves up some bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeno and some of his home brewed hard cider and raspberry wine. And...the unthinkable. Jim and Matt Break down and sample a pumpkin beer!
Jim and Matt Discuss some of the top steakhouses in the country and a very high end gass grill. And on the menu, canjun shrimp and a craft beer named after a famous artist.
Matt and Jim visit the Flour City Brewers Festival and speak to some of the participating craft brewers. We also speak with the man himself, John Urlaub, asbout the sucess of the festival.
Jim serves up some canjun grilled shrimp and we sample some craft beers from Warhorse Brewing..and a surprise beer all the way from Germany
Anopther stellar meal paired with great beer! Jim makes some pullede pork cooked in a dutch oven and Matt brings the beer, including one of thier all time favorite porters.
Jim and Matt take the show on the road to Rohrbach Brewing on Buffalo Road to and speak with owner John Urlaub. They talk beer, festivals, and food!
Jim and Matt are on the road again. This time they stop by Rising Storm Brewery and speak with owner Bill Blake. Kelly Guilfoyle from "Drink Like a Girl" also visits to talk about hosting the first post COVID craft beer festival in New York State on July 31st. Visit https://drinklikeagirl5k.com/ for more details.
A straight up feast! Jim serves up burgers that the Gods would eat and Matt hit's home runs wih craft beers from Mortalis and Rising Storm
Jim prepares a side dish that is thought of as a winter dish.. but also pairs well with your summer BBQ. And Matt brings the beers including another knock your socks off stunner sour!
Jim serves up Nathan's Original all beef hotdogs and tells us the the latest news about Traeger Grills. And Matt Brings a bunch of new craft beers to sample.
Jim and Matt are at it again! Jim grills up some beef fillets wrapped in bacon and Matt Severs up a couples of sours and a stout. Plus we talk about a grill famous for not flaring fup...the Holland Grill
Jim and Matt talk about the popular Big Green Grill and Jim prepares fried chicken livers. We aslo sample more amazing craft beers.
On this Memorial Day weekend eddition of Grill This, Jim serves up smoked Alaskan crab legs in a lemon buter and garlic sauce. Matt brings some new craft beers to the table, and the guys talk grills and Man Cave rules.
Jim serves up delicious pulled brisket sandwiches and The Sauce Master himself Paul Guglielmo stops by. We talk sauce, beer BBQ and share some intersting stories.
We Celibrate Cinco De Mayo the Grill This way! We discuss what Cinco De Mayo is actually about and Jim serves pulled pork shoulder that has been smoked for 14 hours. Also, We have a Modelo Mexican Cervesa and other craft beers...including one that surprises Jim!
A Craft Brewery that has taken New York City by storm is opening it's newest and biggest location in Geneva NY. We stop by to speak with one of the co-founders Kyle Hurst and Kelly Guilfoyle from Drink Like a Girl!
Jim uses a shortcut to make clams casino and Matt brings a local pilsner, a sour from New Jersey , and stout from California to sample on this episode of Grill This!
We talk about how to tenderize even the toughest cuts of meat and Jim demonstates this with a tenderized chuck roast. And Jim tells us about his visit to Jack Ruby's Steakhouse in Nashville Tenesee. All while sambling a craft beer from one of the oldest brewers in Rochester NY!
Kelly Guilfoyle from drink like a girl stops by with award winning beer to sample. Plus, weJim's delicious beef ribs are on the menu!
We sample BBQ beef burnt ends from Joes Kansas City BBQ, sample beer from Stoneyard Brewing and a beer sent courtesy of Craft Beer Kings. We also talk onions and spices
Jim makes lamb chop loli's on the skillet. we talk ribs, and we sample beer from Rorbach and Three Heads
Jim prepares and samples a beef kabobs, we sample a variety of stouts and sours, and special guest Dennis Kirby defines what a beef clod is...and how to prepare it.
This week we sample Craft Beer marinated Italian sausages , we talk Jalapeno Poppers and sample a pilzner from Colorado and other local craft beer
Jim cooks a bacon wraped tenderloin, we sample a porter and a stout, and we talk the best ways to dive in to the craft beer world.
On this Episode, Jim and Matt sample a craft beer from Thin Man out of Buffalo called "Minkey Boodle" and talk air fryers. Also, Jim goes into the mail bag and explains the cooking term "The Stall".
The debut episode of Grill This! Matt and Jim sample brisket cooked on Jim's brand new pellet grill, and they sample a stout beer from the Finger Lakes as well as a sour beer from Colorado.