Hello Dr. BBQ: If I bake ribs in oven rather than on the grill, do I still put the temp. at 323 and cook the same amount of time? Thanks, Carolyn Hi Carolyn, I’m not sure which rib recipe you’re referring but the time and temp will be similar to cooking on the grill. Cooking just by time isn’t …
Restaurant Recognition
Dr. BBQ: My husband & I own and operate Rivertowne BBQ in the small town of Ozark, Ark., pop. 3800. We started this restaurant in 2000 with no restaurant experience and we are total hands-on–in other words we put in 12-13 hour days five days a week (no manager). The reason I am contacting you is I hope you can …
How to BBQ Turkey Legs
Dr. BBQ: How do I BBQ turkey thighs and legs? James Hi James, I cook them nice and slow until they reach an internal temp of 180. It’ll cook just like a big chicken. You can use a typical BBQ rub, a poultry type seasoning with sage etc or my favorite, a combination of the two. BBQ Sauce is optional. …
Why Does My Pork Butt Take So Long to Smoke?
Hello Dr. BBQ, I’m looking for help with the pork butt roasts that I smoke. Been cooking them for years with varying degrees of success. I seem to be having difficulty getting the temperature of the meat higher than 185°F despite a steady smoker temperature of 250°F. By the time the butt gets up to that temperature I’ve usually been …
No Pull to Pulled Pork
Hi Dr. BBQ, I just cooked two 6-pound pork butts for eight hours to a temp of 180 degrees. My smoker was in the 200-225 degree range. After they were done, I placed them both in a heavy roasting pan and covered it tightly with foil and let it rest for an hour. They tasted good but I was disappointed …