Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, What is the best way to prepare brats for outdoor cooking? –Ted in Cincinnati A: Hi Ted, I have spent many afternoons in Wisconsin researching this subject over a few Old Style beers. My technique isn’t exactly the common one but it is similar and involves the same ingredients: brats, beer, onions …
Proving the Chicken Is Cooked
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I manage a BBQ kitchen and I find that if I smoke chicken and serve it right from the smoke, our customers think it is raw or not done because of the redness or pinkish color, especially by the bone. Now, I know it’s done by temp and time, and I also know what smoked …
Quila Sawdust Suitable for Smoking? Maybe
Q: Hi Dr. BBQ, Just wondering if quila sawdust would be suitable for smoking. I’ve done a few trials with different hardwoods, but have an unlimited supply of quila if it’s suitable. Cheers, Max A: Hello Max: I’ve never heard of quila and can’t find it through a Web search. Generally speaking, it would work: …