Everyone Needs a Brine Pump!

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Hey Dr. BBQ: Some people have an electric pump that they use to inject marinade in the meat. I have seen these on TV and it seems so much faster and easier than injecting my meat with a syringe. I tried to find one of these but have never been able to find it. Do you know where I can …

Smoker for Under $100?

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Dr. BBQ: What is the best charcoal smoker for under $100? Thanks, Dale Hi Dale, There isn’t much that I know of under $100. I think Brinkman makes a little water smoker or you could but a kettle grill and improvise. Sorry but your budget is a little light. If you can go around $200 you should be able to …

How to Smoke a Suckling Pig

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,   I am planning on smoking a suckling pig on my Weber (rotisserie) this weekend but I have a couple questions.  I know how to prepare the pig, but I am a little unsure of how to cook it.  When I did a big pig before (150 pounds) it was obviously direct grilling. For the suckling …

Different Sauces for Different Seasons?

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ, Why are traditional BBQ sauces used more often in the summer months, whereas teriyaki, honey and Cajun are more often used in the winter months?   –Linda   A:  Hi Linda,   I never really thought about that but if it’s true it’s probably because the weather forces many of us to cook inside and then …

Smoker on a Budget

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,   I was wondering what kind of smoker you recommend for a guy on a budget. I currently use your typical charcoal grills—most of them I get used, and just fix them up!  We BBQ about three times a week for an average of 12 people at a time.  Also, if I wanted to enter an …