Not Big on Brining

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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 …

Turbinado Sugar?

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Dr. BBQ, What is turbinado sugar and where can I find it? I am putting together your basic BBQ rub for some baby back ribs I am going to cook. I am going to cook them your way, I can hardly wait. I am very familiar with Lakeland, Florida, because I have lived there before and am now living in …

The Truth About Sour Glands

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Q:  Dr. BBQ,   I’ve heard a few hardcore bbq’ers talk about “sour glands” in butt roasts that they always remove before cooking. What are they? Where are they? I now hear the same things exist in chicken thighs! Is there truth in this, and does removing these “glands” really make a difference, either in competition or in my backyard …

Deep-Fried Turkey

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Q. Dr. BBQ: Good morning! I saw you you on “Good Day Tampa Bay” this morning deep frying a turkey. I purchased your cookbook after seeing you on another program, however this recipe is not in the book. I couldn’t find it anyway. Help. It looks delicious. I don’t live far from and would love to attend an event with …

Oak Supplier

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Hi Dr. BBQ: The Q shops I frequent do not carry oak . What kind of oak is recommended? Can I go to a lumber yard and buy an oak board and cut it up ? Jim Hi Jim, Unless you need a lot for a wood burning cooker you might want to order the oak on line. http://hawgeyesbbq.com is …