Hey Dr. BBQ: If I am cooking a whole prime rib on the BBQ spit, do I still have to singe it first and then put it on the spit? Or just put it on the spit and go? Thank you, Marty Hi Marty, You won’t need to singe or sear the roast if you’ll be cooking it on …
Pulled Pork for 100 Guests
Hello Dr. BBQ: My name is Lisa Dorzweiler and I’m in the middle of planning my wedding for July 2008. My mother-in-law-to-be volunteered to make our food but I’m concerned that we won’t have enough for 100 people. Anyway, my question is: How much brisket do we need to feed 100 people? I’ll be pulled BBQ brisket by the way. …
Pure Chile Powder
Hello Dr. BBQ: I”ve noticed that you recommend pure chili powder not a blend. How do I tell the difference? I use McCormick’s dark chili powder now. Is that right or should I use something else? Jeff Hi Jeff, The readily available chili powders like the one you have are very different than ground pure chiles. The powders usually have …
Woodburning
Dr. BBQ: If you wanted to use wood to cook, could you start the wood burning in a barrel and once the wood is hot put it in the smoker? Jeff Hi Jeff, I would probably never want to cook with all wood but if it was the only option I would definitely burn it down to coals before …
Where Do the Pros Buy Meat?
Dr. BBQ: I am new to the world of competition BBQ and I was wondering where the pros purchase their competition meats? Thanks in advance, Clint of the Pig Pirates Hi Clint, I personally buy most of my meat at the large wholesale clubs and I know many of my fellow competitors do as well. In many areas the clubs …