Q: Dr. BBQ, I would like to bottle my BBQ sauce, mostly for friends and family. I have found information on canning but no information on bottling. I understand there has to be a certain Ph value for shelf life or citric acid may need to be added. Can the sauce be bottled in sterile containers without a canning …
A Winning Sauce
Hey Doc, I have been cooking bbq for about ten years. Last year I started cooking in some competitions, contests that have about 30 to 40 cookers. I seem to always finish between 15 and 25. I really would appreciate some help. Since I don’t have a lot of money I usually cook close to home at the smaller …
Flavoring Turkey
Dr. BBQ: I wanted to ask you what rub or brine do you use when you do a whole turkey? Thanks for your time, Chris! Hi Chris, I don’t care to brine my turkeys, I prefer to inject them. I often use a 50/50 mix of Sherry and melted butter. (Don’t buy that nasty cooking sherry. Buy something you would …
How to Calibrate a Thermometer
Dear Dr. BBQ: This is probably a simple question with a simple fix. But so far the solution escapes me. I have an instant-read thermometer with an adjustable dial that I don’t really trust for accuracy. What is the easiest way to calibrate it? By the way, tried the margarita marinade the other night and it was awesome!! Thanks, –Dave …
Pressurized Pumps
Q: Hey Dr. BBQ, I was watching “BBQ’ing” on the Food Network and noticed some guys were injecting, using what seems like a pressurized pump. Are these homemade or are they available for sale? I have a vacuum tumbler but I’d really like to get my hands on one of those pressurized pumping needles. Thanks, Chef Wil …