Hi Dr. BBQ, I enjoy smoking spareribs but they come out a little dry. I usually go about 6 hours at 250° degrees. I also spray them with red wine or cider vinegars. Is there something else I should be doing? Thank you, Bill Hi Bill, I’d say you’re probably cooking them too long. How do you decide when they’re …
Keep Up the Good Work
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 …
How to Spice Up BBQ Competitions
Q: Dr. BBQ, How can the average visitor to a BBQ competition get the most from the visit? I have gone to a few competitions, and, as an “outsider,” it appears to be like watching paint dry. –Richard A: Hi Richard, I can only speak about KCBS and Florida BBQ Association cook-offs because they are the …
Freezing Rubs
Dr. BBQ I noticed I can buy your Big Time Rub online…but it’s in 10-pound bulk. Does the rub freeze well? I usually make your rub from scratch using your recipe and have done very very, very well with the ribs and pork. But I want the real thing. So can I freeze in vacuum sealed packages? Harry Hi Harry, …
Affordable Home Cooker
Dr. BBQ: Could you recommend a good fairly inexpensive smoker/grill for home use? Also, what do you think of electric smokers? Ronnie Hi Ronnie, In my experience the electric smokers cook well, but the small ones don’t create the nice pink smoke ring that I like. The food tastes good though so if you can live without the smoke …