Dr. BBQ: Is there a formula for the height of the tuning plates pending the diameter of the pit? Mark Hi Mark, (Note: Mark is asking about the location of the deflecting plates he’s planning to put in his offset BBQ pit. The purpose of these is to spread the heat out instead of having a big hot spot next …
Maple Wood for Cooking
Dr. BBQ: I have a load of maple wood but it doesn’t cook right. How can I shave it to have have good barbecue wood? Meeder Hi Meeder, If it’s a soft maple like silver maple it’s not good for cooking. If it’s a hard maple, split it, stack it and let it season for a year. You’ll be cooking …
Self-Clean Your Grill
Q: Dr. BBQ, I have a great way to clean my BBQ grill–I just pop it in my self-cleaning oven and let it do the work. –Jan A: Hello Jan: Thanks for the idea-I”ll pass it along. –Dr. BBQ
How to Attach a Firebox
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I’m considering building a large-scale wood-burning cooker with a firebox on the side. I wanted your opinion on the best way to attach the firebox to the cooker and if heat baffles are needed throughout the cooker to maintain even cooking temps. Thanks! –Chris A: Hi Chris, I am not a BBQ …
3-2-1 Overrated
Hello Dr. BBQ: You are my hero! I love your BIG TIME BBQ BOOK. I have a question. I notice your rub and sauce for baby backs but do you use a mop or baste for them or just the 3-2-1 method with honey and apple juice and brown sugar? I have an offset at our campground that I use …