Q: Dr. BBQ, I’m planning to smoke cornish hens for Valentine’s Day for my business. How long should I cook them at around 225 and should I cook them breast side up or down? Also, I’ve been smoking whole turkeys for a few years now and my brother-in-law tells me that I should be cooking them breast-side down. I’ve …
How to BBQ Turkey Legs
Dr. BBQ: How do I BBQ turkey thighs and legs? James Hi James, I cook them nice and slow until they reach an internal temp of 180. It’ll cook just like a big chicken. You can use a typical BBQ rub, a poultry type seasoning with sage etc or my favorite, a combination of the two. BBQ Sauce is optional. …
A Grill for Under $300
Dr. BBQ, After reading a few pages out of your book that were posted on Amazon, I feel as though you are a very trustworthy and reasonable source on the topic of barbeque. I am thinking of getting a smoker for my uncle for Christmas and I’m in the process of figuring out which one to get. I noticed that …
Allergic to Mustard
Hello Dr. BBQ, My wife is allergic to mustard. I know mustard provides flavor as well as being an overall flavor enhancer. What would you suggest replacing mustard with in your recipes? I recently purchased both a Big Green Egg and both of your books. I am looking forward to trying many of the recipes. Thank you. Rick Hi Rick, …
Talking Egg
Dr. BBQ, I recently purchased a large green Egg for $100 at a yard sale! My wife gave me your cookbook, hot rub and Bonesmoker’s Bar-B-Que sauce as an anniversary present. I have had rave reviews from all my friends on your wrapped pork butt and rib recipes. I would like to ask you a question if I may, about …