Hi Dr. BBQ: Well, after watching a BBQ challenge on the Versus Channel a few weeks back I followed the web address I saw to your website and after browsing through all the info I bought the Big Time BBQ cookbook. Just did my first recipe from it and the Backyard Championship ribs were incredible!! Great recipe–can’t wait to try …
Trimming Brisket
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, When trimming a packer-trim brisket, how much do you recommend taking off, and what do you leave? Do you ‘que the tip as part of the flat or not? When answering, please consider that I have a larger wood-burning offset and prefer not to be opening doors and mopping to keep the meat moist, at …
Guaranteed Smoke Ring?
Q: Dr. BBQ, Is there a way to get more of a smoke ring in the meat you smoke, or is it just the luck of the draw? –Heywood Iowa A: Hi Heywood, The redness that we call a “smoke ring” is a chemical reaction, and it can be manipulated. A simple trick is to …
Considering Competing?
Q: Dr. BBQ, I’m retired and have been barbecuing (meaning smoking) for 40 some years. I think that it would be fun to hit the barbecue cook-off circuit and compete. What are the pros and cons of this? –Kevin Tulsa. A: Hi Kevin, This is a great question to start my first column at Fiery-Foods …
Do Indoor Grills Work?
Q: Dr. BBQ, Do indoor electric grills really work? Is the flavor the same as with an outdoor gas grill? Walter in Omaha. A: Hi Walter, The answer to the first question is yes, they do work but the answer to the second question is no, the flavor is not the same as an outdoor gas …