Hi Dr. BBQ: Hello my name is Walter Brooker from Denmark S.C.; first let me say I am a HUGE fan. I have been doing backyard BBQ since I could stand by my father”s knee. I am thinking of using Weber Smokey Mountain Smokers since I have never used them before myself I was wondering just how many butts can …
Not-so-Sweet Spare Ribs
Hello Dr. BBQ: I’m Looking for a good recipe for spare ribs that is not sweet–no honey no brown sugar and no tomatoes; got something up your sleeve? Miki from Jerusalem Hi Miki, Sure I have something up my sleeve. Sweet ribs are what most people want but I like them a little different sometimes too. Here’s my Creole Rub …
Sauce vs. Rub
Dear Dr. BBQ, We go to competitions all the time but the one thing we have learned is that you can buy and read books till you blue in the face the people who write the books always leave out the secret thing what ever it may be. Do you know of any books where we can get the whole …
How to BBQ Free-Range Chicken
Q: Good Day Dr. BBQ: I can’t take it any longer! I will be BBQing this weekend with broken ribs and all. I have a 10-pound free range chicken that I bought off the Mennonites, I find free range chicken a little tough. Do you good folks have any suggestions on BBQing this bird– ideas such as …
Keep Your Pulled Pork Moist
Hi Dr. BBQ: How do you keep pulled pork from drying out? I roasted a hog and it dried out before the party! Kim Hi Kim, I like to wet it all down with a mix of apple juice and BBQ sauce mixed 50/50. Not too much, just enough to coat it and keep it moist. I keep the mixture …