Q: Dr. BBQ: I am looking for a good marinade for baby back ribs. I want to marinade prior to smoking. Any suggestions? Ed and Janel A: Hi, Ed and Janel: I don’t think I’ve ever marinated a slab of ribs. A brine of some sort, like one that you’d use for pork chops would be ok, just be careful …
Math of a Meal
Dr. BBQ: I’ve been asked to cook for a party of 75 to 100 people. I’m smoking full brisket (nose on), St. Louis Ribs and pulled pork (full shoulders). Considering that some will have one or the other while some will have a little of all, how much of each meat would you recommend I buy and how many pounds …
Smoker on a Budget
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I was wondering what kind of smoker you recommend for a guy on a budget. I currently use your typical charcoal grills—most of them I get used, and just fix them up! We BBQ about three times a week for an average of 12 people at a time. Also, if I wanted to enter an …
Inject Your Turkey Breast
Howdy Doc! When smoking a turkey breast, what is the best way to keep it moist? I keep the skin on and cook it to temp (coming up to temp following rest) but it seems to be drier than I’d like. Should I inject it? Thoughts? Love your sauce for ribs. Tony Hi Tony, The main thing you can …
Not Big on Brining
Hey there Dr. BBQ, I am a fan of yours since seeing you on the BBQ Challenge on TV. I believe you to certainly be a reputable authority on BBQ. I have a typical Texas-style backyard smoker. I use either hickory or mesquite but hope to use fruit trees later. My question to you is this. Do I brine or …