The Path to Tasty Brisket

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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