Temperature Not Timing

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Hi Dr. BBQ: What is the cooking time to slow smoke a 15-pound rib eye roll at 220 degrees to medium? Thanks, Iceworks   Hi Iceworks, Timing isn’t going to work too well with something like that. You’ll need to monitor the internal temp of the meat. For medium you’ll want it to reach about 150 and then be sure …

To Peel or Not to Peel

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Hey Dr. BBQ, A few postings ago, someone sent a link to a website that interviewed a BBQ legend from Michigan who claimed that leaving the membrane ON the ribs was better than taking them off. He then said that he sorta just burned the membrane off at the end of the cook, a la “Cleveland Sytle.” What is “Cleveland …

What’s a Texas Crutch?

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Hi Dr. BBQ, I live in Australia and love BBQ. Could you tell me what a Texas Crutch is? Regards, Paul Hi Paul, Good to hear from Down Under. The term Texas Crutch refers to the use of aluminum foil when cooking barbecue. It seems some stubborn old dudes don’t think it’s right and they claim it all started in …

Apple Wood a Good choice for Pork

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Q. Hey Dr. BBQ,   I was told to use apple wood for smoking a ham. I am brining a whole pork leg and it will be ready to smoke next Sunday. Do you recommend I use the apple wood or do you have another suggestion? When are you going to make another appearance on BBQ All-Stars? Thanks for the …

Keep Up the Good Work

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Dr. BBQ, Hi, Dr. this is Chris Hursey from Hursey’s Bar-B-Q. I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you that I enjoy the series on TV and love the fact that I see someone who I have met and fed. Thanks for coming in and the nice write up on your web site. Good luck in the …