Q: Hi, DR. BBQ: I enjoy your website, your book, and seeing you on TV at the cook-offs. Those cook-offs sure are fun to watch.I am going to grill a “Corned Beef Brisket” and would like to add a small amount of smoke. My question is, at what stage should I add the wood to the charcoal, and how much? …
Grillheads
Hi Doc, My wife and I are scoping out Big Green Eggs now that it’s tax return time. I like the looks of the large one, but at 140 pounds, it looks like it might be a pain to take on the road. Which do you travel with? Is the medium one versatile enough for most tasks? Any input is …
How Long Does Beef Brisket Keep?
Q: Dr. BBQ, Is it OK to age beef brisket up to 15 days before you BBQ it? Thanks, Morton A: Hi Morton, If the brisket is in the shrink-wrap and intact you can age it for up to 40 days if you keep it very cold. If it’s been removed from the factory shrink-wrap …
Tell Me More About the Egg
Q: Dr. BBQ, Please tell me about the Big Green Egg. I love to cook baby back ribs. Thanks, Bob A: Hi Bob, The Big Green Egg is made of ceramic material that offers great insulation as well as refractory properties. It is built to burn natural lump charcoal with easy temperature control and it …
Wanted: Turbinado Sugar
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, Where can I buy turbinado sugar? I have no luck with it in Chicago. –Joe A: Hi Joe, Turbinado sugar is commonly available under the brand name Sugar In The Raw. You should be able to find it in the supermarkets in Chicago. If nothing else, check the health food …