Hi Dr. BBQ: I just bought your book and love it. Great tips and recipes. For one of your BBQ Sauces the base is commercial chili sauce. Where do I get this? Thanks, Eric Hi Eric, Thanks for the nice words. Commercial chili sauce will be in the grocery store, near the catsup, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. It should …
How to Cook a Hog
Dr. BBQ: I am going to cook a 125-pound hog. I have a hog roaster with a spit, or would it be better to lay it on a grid? I read your book and really enjoyed it, and I would love to take one of your classes but I live in Iowa! Kim Hi Kim, I’d always prefer to lay …
Tips for Pellet Cookers
Hey Dr. BBQ, I was wondering if you had any advice on using Traeger Executive? Any way to use liquid? It has an auto thermo, however what’s best to use it on …Smoke, 180°F, or the mark (that does not show a degree) between 180°F and I believe 270°F? Directions are not very thorough with unit. She mentioned that you …
Grilled Appetizers
Q: Hey Dr. BBQ, I”m always playing around with appetizers on the grill. Just wondering if you could share a few of your favorites. –Mike Des Moines A: Hi Mike, Appetizers are a great opportunity to experiment and have some fun. Here are a couple ideas: Portobellos marinated in Italian dressing, grilled …
Grate-Level Temperatures
Hi Dr. BBQ: I noticed a lot of your recipes say to keep the grill on 375 degrees, would this be the same for charcoal grills as well? For example, your Championship Rib recipe. How many hours would these ribs take to cook and at what degrees? I have a standard Weber Grill, probably only enough room for one slab …