Stoking the Coals — BBQ with Michael McDearman | The Cookout Coach
Tennessee Raised  ·  World Travelled Champ

GOOD FRIENDS. GREAT FLAMES.

Fun & Proven results from GrillMaster Michael McDearman — The Cookout Coach. Restaurants, Contests, World Class Events. 35 years of Live Fire. The secrets are all yours.

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BBQ Pitmasters TV · 2 Seasons
Major Events Food Sport Judge ·
300+ Competitions ·
National Pro BBQ Tour Director ·
4 Award-Winning Restaurants ·
35 Years Live Fire ·
50+ Major Brands Represented ·
BBQ Pitmasters TV · 2 Seasons
Major Events Food Sport Judge ·
300+ Competitions ·
National Pro BBQ Tour Director ·
4 Award-Winning Restaurants ·
35 Years Live Fire ·
50+ Major Brands Represented ·
Proven on the Biggest Stages

NOT JUST TALK.
PROVEN RESULTS.

From the National Pro BBQ Tour to the American Grillmaster Experience — Michael has represented the biggest names in food and entertained tens of thousands at live fire events across the country.

Michael presenting at the National Pro BBQ Tour
NATIONAL PRO BBQ TOUR
KCBS Sanctioned · Tour Director
Michael at the American Grillmaster Experience
GRILLMASTER EXPERIENCE
Live Demos · Thousands Reached
Michael at a national BBQ event with brand partners
NATIONAL BRAND EVENTS
50+ Major Brands
Michael at a brand activation
BRAND ACTIVATIONS
Demos · Appearances · Tours
Watch: How the Fire Starts
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The Cookout Coach

HOW THE
FIRE STARTS

"I was seven years old standing next to a pit in Tennessee. That was the moment. The Fire in me Sparked."

Michael McDearman grew up on the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee where BBQ wasn't a hobby — it is a way of life. There is a reason this area is the start of the Smokey Mountains. From that first backyard fire to 2 seasons on BBQ Pitmasters TV, to Judge Instructor & Coach of World Champions, the coals stay stoked. Now he shares those 35 years of secrets with Fire, Food & Fun for you, your family & friends.

National Pro BBQ Tour Director
GrillMaster for Beef. It's What's For Dinner
Coached multiple World Champions
Entertained & Cooked 10s of thousands
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Recipe of the Week

PORK RIB
WRAP & BATH

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Get that perfect color then hit 'em with the wrap bath. Finish in a wrap — is not a crutch. They're stupid-tasty and tender. Competition-proven. The secrets are all yours.

Prep20 min
Cook6 hrs
Serves3–4
LevelIntermediate
Santa Maria Board Sauce
Sauces
SANTA MARIA BOARD SAUCE
Smoked Wings
Chicken
SMOKED & CRISPED WINGS
Reverse Sear Ribeye
Beef
REVERSE SEAR RIBEYE
Cowboy Butter
Sauces
KICKIN' COWBOY BUTTER
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