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?
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
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?
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
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 …