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 …
Wrapping Your Butt
Hi Dr. BBQ, We have a gas grill and I don’t know how to use it. I love my meats off the grill along with veggies. I know this might sound funny but I’m really nervous about working with propane. I even went out and bought a small grill that uses charcoal which I never could get it started. The …
Turbinado Sugar?
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 …
No Need to Marinate Corned Beef
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
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 …