Grilling with Wood

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ:   I want to try to go back to the basics and grill over wood. I have oak and apple wood available to do this but have no earthly idea how to do it.  Help!   Susan   A:  Hi Susan,   Grilling with wood can be fun, and the taste is like no other. You”ll …

Go with the Dome

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Q:  Hi Dr BBQ,We are designing a BBQ. What’s the best shape for the lid? Domed, cylindrical, flat? It seems most grills have a large rounded lid. Does this help with cooking and smoking?–Darren  A:  Hi Darren, I prefer a rounded or dome shape. It seems that will create a convection effect. I’m not an engineer, but the cookers I …

Which Smoker Should I Buy?

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Q:  Hey Doc,   I’m thinking of buying one of these smokers: Jedmaster, Kingfisher, Austin and the Southern Yankee.  Any advice?   –Don       A:  Hi Don,   I”m a big fan of Jedmaster. Not so much of the others you mentioned.   –Dr. BBQ

Freezing Rubs

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Dr. BBQ I noticed I can buy your Big Time Rub online…but it’s in 10-pound bulk. Does the rub freeze well? I usually make your rub from scratch using your recipe and have done very very, very well with the ribs and pork. But I want the real thing. So can I freeze in vacuum sealed packages? Harry Hi Harry, …

Keep Up the Good Work

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Dr. BBQ, Hi, Dr. this is Chris Hursey from Hursey’s Bar-B-Q. I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you that I enjoy the series on TV and love the fact that I see someone who I have met and fed. Thanks for coming in and the nice write up on your web site. Good luck in the …