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
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
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?
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
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 …