Tips for Pellet Cookers

Jackson Ortega-Scheiner Rubs/Sauces/Marinades Leave a Comment

Hey Dr. BBQ, I was wondering if you had any advice on using Traeger Executive? Any way to use liquid? It has an auto thermo, however what’s best to use it on …Smoke, 180°F, or the mark (that does not show a degree) between 180°F and I believe 270°F? Directions are not very thorough with unit. She mentioned that you …

Glazed Butts and Dry Racks

Jackson Ortega-Scheiner Rubs/Sauces/Marinades Leave a Comment

Dr. BBQ, My wife got me a copy of your Big-Time BBQ Cookbook for Father”s Day yesterday and I’m lookin’ to try a couple of recipes out. We will be visiting family in a couple of weeks and I”d like to smoke ribs and pork butt for the gathering. A couple of complications: 1) this weekend is the only chance …

Don’t Cook Kebabs in Advance

Jackson Ortega-Scheiner Rubs/Sauces/Marinades Leave a Comment

Help Dr. BBQ: I need to make 40 kebabs and I’d like to cook them in advance. Can I BBQ or bake one day in advance until “almost cooked” and then finish cooking on the BBQ the day of the event? I plan to make chicken kebabs and beef kebabs. I hope you can help! Janet Hi Janet, You really …

Wrap It Up

Jackson Ortega-Scheiner Rubs/Sauces/Marinades Leave a Comment

Hi Dr. BBQ, What is your thought about wrapping your meat after a few hours of smoking? For BBQ contests most of the people I have talked to tell me they do, but I have not seen this mentioned in any books I have read. If you get a chance I would be interested in your thoughts. Thanks, Raymond Hi …

Want to Compete? Just Jump In!

Jackson Ortega-Scheiner Rubs/Sauces/Marinades Leave a Comment

Hello Dr. BBQ, I want to start off by saying I am a huge fan of yours! I love your first book “Big Time BBQ,” and enjoy watching you on the BBQ circuit when the competitions are on TV. I recently (over the last year and a half) have really gotten into BBQ/smoking and would really like to get into …