Dear Dr. BBQ: When I was at your class this past spring you had mentioned to remove the false fat cap. I can’t remember which piece of meat it was on. Is it on the brisket or on the butt? My brisket and ribs are great, but my chicken and pork butt still need some work. I will cook some …
Tips for Tri-Tips?
Q: Hey Doc, I just returned to my home state of Washington after spending 13 years in Texas. During my stay in the deep south I acquired a taste for really good BBQ. Because I was unable to find any good BBQ restaurants and because cooking is a big passion of mine, I purchased a nice pit and have been …
Smoker Temperature Problems
Dear Dr. BBQ I have a smoker that is similar to the 55-gallon drum, with a fire-box off to the side. I bought it at Home Depot. I’ve been using charcoal, with some wood chips for flavor. I’m having a few problems. After about an hour or so, the temperature dips pretty low, and I can’t get it back up. …
Smoker Box for Gas Grill
Dr. BBQ, Is there a real smoker box that coverts your gas grill to a wood-fire smoker that really works? Sam Hi Sam, They all work ok, but I haven”t found one that works great. You have to keep the flame hot enough to burn the chips, and that usually results in too high of a cooking temp. There are …
Choosing a Smoker
Hi Dr. BBQ, I’m new to slow-smoked cooking, so I’ve got a copy of your book on the way. I’m looking for a recommendation on a smoker for the novice. I was considering a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker (a.k.a. Weber Bullet) because of my luck with Weber grills. But then I noticed your Big Green Egg shirt in the December …