Q: Dr. BBQ, I”m a big fan of yours. What is your method for cooking brisket on the BGE? Thanks, Allen A: Hi Allen, Got my book yet? There”‘ a ton of brisket info in there. Check it out at www.drbbq.com. On the Big Green Egg I always use a platesetter and cook …
He Likes Charcoal, She Likes Gas
Q: Dr. BBQ, I like the flavor of charcoal, but my wife prefers that I use gas to grill the meats that she marinates. Any suggestions on saving my marriage? –Steve A: Hi Steve, I think maybe you are not alone in this problem. There is a genre of grill that appeared a couple years ago …
How to Attach a Firebox
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I’m considering building a large-scale wood-burning cooker with a firebox on the side. I wanted your opinion on the best way to attach the firebox to the cooker and if heat baffles are needed throughout the cooker to maintain even cooking temps. Thanks! –Chris A: Hi Chris, I am not a BBQ …
Go with the Dome
Q: Hi Dr BBQ,We are designing a BBQ. What’s the best shape for the lid? Domed, cylindrical, flat? It seems most grills have a large rounded lid. Does this help with cooking and smoking?–Darren A: Hi Darren, I prefer a rounded or dome shape. It seems that will create a convection effect. I’m not an engineer, but the cookers I …
Which Smoker Should I Buy?
Q: Hey Doc, I’m thinking of buying one of these smokers: Jedmaster, Kingfisher, Austin and the Southern Yankee. Any advice? –Don A: Hi Don, I”m a big fan of Jedmaster. Not so much of the others you mentioned. –Dr. BBQ