Smoke Chemistry Lesson

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Hello Dr. BBQ, Is there a core temperature for brisket where the meat accepts no more smoke flavor? I have heard 170 degrees. I double foil mine and add a cup of Italian dressing after about 8-10 hours of 225 to 250 smoking thinking that I have just about reached the 170 degree mark. Then I try to stay with …

Pulverized Goldfish Burgers

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Dr. BBQ: I am looking for the recipe that was featured on Good Day Atlanta sometime back and would like to know which book it is in. I wrote it down then but can’t find the recipe now. Will you please help me out. Stacey Hi Stacey, That recipe is in my second book Barbecue All Year Long, but here …

Help! It All Tastes the Same

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Hi There Dr.BBQ, I’m really trying to get better at this but my biggest thing is everything seems to have the same flavor. No matter what I try I can tast the different rubs that I put on but all seem to have that same taste to them. Could it be from the charcoal I’m using?? I have been using …

Grate-Level Temperatures

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Hi Dr. BBQ: I noticed a lot of your recipes say to keep the grill on 375 degrees, would this be the same for charcoal grills as well? For example, your Championship Rib recipe. How many hours would these ribs take to cook and at what degrees? I have a standard Weber Grill, probably only enough room for one slab …

Basting Backribs?

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Dr. BBQ, I am in the process of buying a commercial, NSF BBQ smoker. Would you suggest gas or electric? Thank you, The Lunch Hut Hi Lunch Hut, If you’re looking at only NSF rated smokers you’re going to be OK either way. They’ll all be good quality restaurant equipment that’s easy to clean and will have a good long …