Considering Competing?

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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?

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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 …

The Elusive Smoke Ring

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Q:  Dear Sir,   I own a large Big Green Egg and enjoy the results I get from this smoker.  My question is, how do I get a nice pink smoke ring in my meat, specifically baby back ribs?  My end product is as good as I would hope for–nice and smoky and the meat comes right off the bone–but …

Grilled Appetizers

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Q:  Hey Dr. BBQ,   I”m always playing around with appetizers on the grill. Just wondering if you could share a few of your favorites.   –Mike   Des Moines      A:  Hi Mike,   Appetizers are a great opportunity to experiment and have some fun. Here are a couple ideas:       Portobellos marinated in Italian dressing, grilled …