Dear Dr. BBQ: My question concerns smoked brisket. I smoke them whole at 225 degrees for about 13 hours, to an internal temp of 185 degrees. They always taste fantastic. My last time included my wrapping the brisket tight in foil, putting it in an Igloo, and transporting in to a friends house. The brisket stayed hot, and juicy in …
Determining Portions
Dr. BBQ: How do you determine portions when catering 125 people. Pork ribs, shoulder, chicken are the meats. Thanks, M. Emmons Hi Markus, A typical serving of pork is 4-6 ounces, but with other meats I’d go with 4. One piece of chicken per guest is good and 2-3 rib bones. This is probably too much food but I always …
Tips for Thighs
Dr. BBQ: I have most of your books but I missed you when you had the class in California this year so I didn’t get your expert advise on how to prepare thighs for competition. If you could give me a few hints or lead me to one of your books that covers that subject I would be grateful. Being …
Subscribers Special
Hi Dr. BBQ: Got a different bone you can throw to us subscribers? Scott Hi Scott, How about this one from my new book “Barbecue All Year Long”, due out in April 2005. Dr. BBQ Habanero Baby Back Ribs I’m always looking for something new to do to ribs, and when I went to The Fiery Foods Show in …
You Say Barbecue, I Say Barbeque
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ,What”s the difference between barbeque and barbecue?–Dan A: Hi Dan, I don’t know of any difference besides the spelling. Some people just like to spell it BBQ, Bar-B-Q, Barb-E-Que, Barbecue, Barbeque and probably a few I’m missing. It”s all the same thing. –Dr. BBQ