Getting Heat to a Water Smoker

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Q:  Dr. BBQ:   I need some help here.  I purchased and used a CharBroil water smoker (charcoal-fired) last weekend and had a hard time generating much heat and maintaining heat once I got some.  I’m wondering if it might be due to altitude—I’m in Evergreen, Colo. at 7,500 feet.  If I try to configure the smoker similar to a …

Smokehouse Business Advice

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,   Need your 911 on how to find the proper business start-up planning resources to open my own smoke house.  I find loads of equipment but nobody who talks about the business end.  Please guide me in the right direction.   –Tim       A:  Hi Tim,Cooking BBQ is just like any other business, and …

Gas Grill Query

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,   I am in the market for a new gas grill.  I am considering the Napoleon grilll or the Fiesta grill.  The Fiesta is cheaper, but both claim to have superior burners and even heating.  What is your recommendation?   –Carmichael            A:  Hi Carmichael,I really can’t make a suggestion on your personal situation. …

Do I Really Need a Water Pan?

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Q:  Dear Doc,       I have a barrel smoker/grill without the extra smoker part. I want to do some indirect grilling and the manufacturer says to put a pan with water under the meat on the non-fire side.  I’ve never heard of doing that before. Does it make a difference to the quality of the food that has been BBQed?  …

Burning Wood Chips

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Q: Hi Dr. BBQ, I have been trying to smoke food on the BBQ and I am having trouble getting the wood chunks to smoke, I soak the wood but when I put them on the coals they smoke for a few minutes then they catch fire? Any idea what I may be doing wrong? Thanks in advance for the …