Q: Dr. BBQ, I”ve heard that lean meats such as game should be marinated in a vegetable-oil based marinade. Is this true? Can you suggest some other ingredients, too? I like hot and spicy. –Jimmy Oxford, Mississippi A: Hi Jimmy, Marinating lean meats such as game is always a good idea and oil is definitely …
Balance Salty Meat with Pasta
Q: Hi, Dr. BBQ! Thanks for such an awesome site! I was looking for a way to salvage two-thirds of a pork tenderloin that my husband bought at Costco. It had a garlic and herb rub on it, but when he ate some later, he remarked that there was an abundance of salt, much more than to his (or …
Beans and ‘Slaw Make Appetizing Appetizers
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, Do you have any good side dish suggestions to serve with barbeque for a small gathering of five or six people? –Peter Tennessee A: Hi Peter, Beans and cole slaw are always good with barbeque. I like to serve the beans in a hollowed-out, roasted onion and the slaw in a …
Marinade Is No Cure for Dry Steak
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, What is the best marinade for steak, something that helps to keep it from getting dry and tough? –Tasharra A: Hi Tasharra, I’m not sure what cut of steak you’re cooking but if it’s getting dry and tough you are probably just overcooking it. No marinade can help that. Try buying a …
Mystery Sauce
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I spent my early years in Statesboro, Ga., when my father taught at Georgia Southern College. We used to go to Vandy’s BBQ and get chopped BBQ pork sandwiches. The sauce was a mustard/vinegar-based sauce that was orange in color. Do you know of anyone that has a good recipe for this type of sauce? …