Pulled Pork Techniques

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Doc, I made my first pulled pork over Labor Day Weekend. My personal feeling is that the results were just “good.” It had a decent flavor, I used apple and hickory (because cherry wasn’t available at my local store) and it gave it very mild flavoring. I used a trimmed 7 pound butt with Big Time rub and the Big …

Tell Me More About the Egg

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Q:  Dr. BBQ,   Please tell me about the Big Green Egg.  I love to cook baby back ribs.    Thanks,   Bob   A:  Hi Bob,   The Big Green Egg is made of ceramic material that offers great insulation as well as refractory properties. It is built to burn natural lump charcoal with easy temperature control and it …

Gourmet Specialty Sauce Business

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Q:  Dr. BBQ,   I’m in the process of opening a gourmet specialty sauces store in Lincoln, Nebraska. I’m targeting only sauces that have won major awards:  Scovie Awards, National BBQ Assoc., Kansas City BBQ Assoc., etc. What is the success rate of stores like this? It seems that the market here in Nebraska has grown in the last three …

First-time Smoker Grill for Under $300

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Q:  Hi Dr. BBQ,   I’m looking for a first-time smoker grill under $300.  Any suggestions?  I’m presently using a Webber with propane tank but can’t cook juicy ribs like on Food Network shows.   –Karl   A:  Hi Karl,   There are a couple options in your price range but to me one clearly stands out:  the Weber Smokey …

Tips for Grilled Chicken Success

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Q:  Hello Dr. BBQ,   I have yet to be satisfied with chicken from my cooker (Big Green Egg).  I want mild smoke flavor (not overpowering), crisp skin, and moist meat both dark and white.  What is the best way to achieve this?    –Bob   A:  Hi Bob,   I find that the secret to good chicken is cooking …