Smoky Flavor, Please

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Q: Hi Dr. BBQ, My name is Todd Kellam. I”m the guy who was cooking on the pit at the Blue Mist BBQ Restaurant in Asheboro N.C. in April when you were touring the BBQ restaurants of N.C. Anyway, my question is how do I get a good smoky flavor in my bbq? I”ve just bought a large cooker and …

Ready for a Smoker

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Dear Dr. BBQ, I am a big fan of your book and I use a lot of your rib recipes. Currently I have been using the smoking box in my Weber grill to smoke ribs, but I feel I need to invest in a smoker. Can you recommend two or three in the $400-500 range? And one to absolutely avoid. …

Looking for Gas Grill, Not Propane

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,   Is there a good gas grill (not propane) out there that does a nice job for a family of four, for under $500.00?   –Janice   A:  Hi Janice,   Well as you’ve seen most of them are now propane, especially at the mass merchandisers. Try a smaller local grill store or even your gas …

Weighing in on the Beer-can Chicken Craze

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,It seems that every new BBQ cookbook has a beer-can chicken recipe or three.  What will be next, beer keg turkey?  What is your take on this fad?–Fred   A:  Hi Fred,I think it’s ridiculous. All this swirling and steaming people are imagining just isn’t happening. How could it when the aluminum can is lining the cavity …

Commercial Smoker Advice

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Hey Doc! I am planning to open a barbeque restaurant/catering business and need to purchase a mobile smoker that will handle a 50 seat restaurant and up to 200 at events. Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!! Craig  Hi Craig, My advice is to buy something that is true commercial equipment. Look for the sticker that says NSF Certified. …