Q. Dr. BBQ: I have pit problems. I don’t know what the problem is but i think it is too much wood. My ribs tasted like a camp fire but my ribs on the gas grill were good. If I can not fix my pit problems I will not be one of the best BBQers in the world and if you have ideas can …
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 …
In Search of Chili Sauce
Hi Dr. BBQ: I just bought your book and love it. Great tips and recipes. For one of your BBQ Sauces the base is commercial chili sauce. Where do I get this? Thanks, Eric Hi Eric, Thanks for the nice words. Commercial chili sauce will be in the grocery store, near the catsup, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. It should …
How to Cook a Hog
Dr. BBQ: I am going to cook a 125-pound hog. I have a hog roaster with a spit, or would it be better to lay it on a grid? I read your book and really enjoyed it, and I would love to take one of your classes but I live in Iowa! Kim Hi Kim, I’d always prefer to lay …
Buy This Book!
Hi Dr. BBQ, I enjoyed watching you on OLN’s All Star BBQ Show. My e-mail for you is what book would be best for someone who wants to learn the secrets of competition BBQ? I have been cooking on my drum smoker for almost a year now and love it, but I know I have so much to learn, especially …