Dear Dr. BBQ: Thank you for your books! They have provided a month of nonstop smoking fun for us at home. THE QUESTION: Fig tree wood. Can it be used for smoking meats? Regards, Linda and David Hi Guys, Thanks for the nice words. Glad you’re having fun smoking away. Fig wood is rare for most of us but as …
How to Handle Leftovers
Q: Dear Doc: I cook a great hog and a few other things as well. I would really like to open a storefront business—I already have a commercial-sized pit and a great location with an out back detached block building for the pit. Is it legal to cook outside of the immediate premises? What equipment will I need to hold …
How to Keep Pork Steaks Warm
Q: Ray, How do you keep pork steaks warm if you are unable to grill them just before you eat? I really don’t want them in 10 gallons of sauce, do I? Thanks, Mike A: Hi Mike, I wouldn’t want them swimming in barbecue sauce, but you probably need some liquid to keep them moist. I’d use a mix of apple juice and …
How to Calibrate a Thermometer
Dear Dr. BBQ: This is probably a simple question with a simple fix. But so far the solution escapes me. I have an instant-read thermometer with an adjustable dial that I don’t really trust for accuracy. What is the easiest way to calibrate it? By the way, tried the margarita marinade the other night and it was awesome!! Thanks, –Dave …
Rusty Firebox
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ: My firebox stays rusted and I would like keep it black with a high heat paint or some other treatment. I have heard of people getting the box hot and treating the outside with oil, but I have not seen the results myself and was wondering if you know the best route to go to try …
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