Dr. BBQ: I have made pulled pork on a few occasions using a “Boston Butt” roast. Is the “Picnic” roast any better or worse? Which will give you more meat and/or better quality? Thank you. Scott Hi Scott, Those are the two components of the shoulder of the hog. The picnic is the arm and has more bone, usually comes …
The Smoke Sweet Spot
Q: Hi Dr. BBQ, Quite often when I barbecue baby back ribs, I find it hard to determine the fine line of just the right amount of smoke and too much smoke. I don’t mean “for my own personal taste,” I mean the difference between the nice, subtle smoke flavor and oversmoked, almost “dirty” taste. Is there any rule …
Marinating Game Meat
Q: Dr. BBQ, I”ve heard that lean meats such as game should be marinated in a vegetable-oil based marinade. Is this true? Can you suggest some other ingredients, too? I like hot and spicy. –Jimmy Oxford, Mississippi A: Hi Jimmy, Marinating lean meats such as game is always a good idea and oil is definitely …
Commercial Coooker Recommendations
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I have always been a fan of Southern-style BBQ, so much so that I want to start my own restaurant. Please send info on commercial indoor cookers/smokers. I need to know such things as how much smoke they produce out of the chimney, what sort of fire hazard they present, price and what sort of …
How Long to Keep Salmon
Hello Dr. BBQ, Thank you for your latest book–Road Trip. This cooking companion is the greatest cookbook I have in my arsenal! I have a question about the Honey Maple Brined Salmon from Chef McPeake. This will be my third time for this smoked salmon which is our favorite so far. How long can you keep this salmon refrigerated after …