Hi Dr. BBQ: I want to try smoking chicken and hear thighs are the way to go. How long for thighs or quarters? Could I do breasts as well with bone in and skin on? Any ideas would be great. Thanks, Bill Hi Bill, Thighs are definitely the way to go for us cookoff guys, but at home I …
What’s the Best Smoker Box?
Dr. BBQ, What is the best smoker box or tray out there that really works? Can you really convert your BBQ grill to a wood-burning smoker grill? Steve Raichen says it is the Sam Smoker Pro. What are your thoughts? Thanks, Sandy Hi Sandy, I must admit that I don’t cook on a gas grill much these days, but I …
Wanted: Tasty Texas Brisket
Dr. BBQ: I’m looking for an excellent tasting not overpowering recipe for Texas Brisket. Something with mesquite in a Holland Grill, this will be my first attempt at a brisket. My ribs, chicken, beef short ribs all come out great, just never had a desire to do a brisket, but have been put to a challenge for a party. So …
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 …
Fast Eddy Makes Great Cookers
Dr. BBQ: I wanted to thank you for all the research and information you’ve given me, it’s very much appreciated. Just one more question if I may, I was thinking about getting a cooker from Cookshack, it’s one of those Fast Eddy Cookers that uses pellets. Any comments on that or suggestions? I’ve never seen one work, but it comes …