No Need to Marinate Corned Beef

Jackson Ortega-Scheiner Smoking Leave a Comment

Hi Dr. BBQ: I wanted to BBQ a Corned Beef Brisket. I don’t need to smoke it. I’m using charcoal. What could I use as a marinade? And what would be a few ways of cooking it on the grill? How long do you think it will take? Thank you very much for your time. Chris Hi Chris, I wouldn’t …

Competing in Texas

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Hello Dr. BBQ: I currently have your book for BBQ and love it. I currently live in Texas and have started cooking in Texas competitions which are way different than KCBS competitions. Do you have any suggestions on a book to give me guidelines on how to cook in Texas competitions? I am struggling with ribs in Texas and need …

“Feel” the Meat

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Hey Dr. BBQ: I”ve got your book BIG TIME BBQ COOKBOOK and there is not an internal temp for any of the ribs. If you could help me out I would greatly appreciate it. I have got the Boston butt down and the chicken mastered but I’m struggling with the ribs. They taste good but not all that tender. My …

Presentation Counts

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Hello DR. BBQ: I”m curious if you could recommend some tips or a book of presentation tips for the beginning competitor? I have entered a couple of cookoffs but a little unsure of exactly what the judges are looking for. I”ve done both KCBS and Memphis in May. I’ve developed my own blends and taste is good if I say …

Pimento Alternatives

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Q: Hi Dr BBQ:   I have been having the hardest time finding pimento wood chips (or pimento wood would be better).  I am famous for my jerk cooking but lack the authenticity of real pimento wood.  Any suggestions?   Thanks,   ROB   A: Hello Rob:   No wonder you have been having difficulty finding pimento wood–I just don’t …