Q: Dear Doc: I cook a great hog and a few other things as well. I would really like to open a storefront business—I already have a commercial-sized pit and a great location with an out back detached block building for the pit. Is it legal to cook outside of the immediate premises? What equipment will I need to hold …
Rusty Firebox
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ: My firebox stays rusted and I would like keep it black with a high heat paint or some other treatment. I have heard of people getting the box hot and treating the outside with oil, but I have not seen the results myself and was wondering if you know the best route to go to try …
Temperature Gauging
Dr. BBQ: I have another question for you. What temp gauge do you use, or which ones do you recommend for the internal temp? I bought a Weber remote type, but it didn’t work out. It was OK for a while, then I had to replace the probe, and know it is acting up again. Thanks, Bud Hi Bud: I …
How to Keep Pork Steaks Warm
Q: Ray, How do you keep pork steaks warm if you are unable to grill them just before you eat? I really don’t want them in 10 gallons of sauce, do I? Thanks, Mike A: Hi Mike, I wouldn’t want them swimming in barbecue sauce, but you probably need some liquid to keep them moist. I’d use a mix of apple juice and …
Smoking with Fig Wood
Dear Dr. BBQ: Thank you for your books! They have provided a month of nonstop smoking fun for us at home. THE QUESTION: Fig tree wood. Can it be used for smoking meats? Regards, Linda and David Hi Guys, Thanks for the nice words. Glad you’re having fun smoking away. Fig wood is rare for most of us but as …