Slicing Whole Briskets

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Q:  Dr. BBQ,   Would you describe the process to slice whole briskets?   –Bruce   Michigan   A:  Hi Bruce,   Here is what I do: I separate the top and bottom, and then trim most of the fat from both pieces. The flat gets sliced across the grain and the point gets chopped and tossed with a little …

Country-Style Ribs

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,   Can you tell us how to cook Country Style Ribs?   –Jim   Huntsville, AL   A:  Hi Jim,   You need to remember that a true country rib is very closely related to a pork chop and really doesn’t need to be cooked very long. I just season them and cook them indirectly until …

Pork Loin Done Right!

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Dear Dr. BBQ: I want to BBQ a pork loin tonight and was wondering how I go about that? I normally bake them. It is one of those big loins from Costco cut in half. Thanks, Kimry   Hi Kimry, You caught me at my desk. Smear that baby up with a bunch of spicy and sweet stuff and grill/smoke …

Restaurant Recognition

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Dr. BBQ: My husband & I own and operate Rivertowne BBQ in the small town of Ozark, Ark., pop. 3800. We started this restaurant in 2000 with no restaurant experience and we are total hands-on–in other words we put in 12-13 hour days five days a week (no manager). The reason I am contacting you is I hope you can …

Barbecue School is Worth the Price

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Dr. BBQ: Loved your first book! I’ve gotten rave reviews from my friends and family on just about every recipe, rub andsauce I’ve used out of it! Just got your new book yesterday and having thumbed through several pages, I can tell it’s going to be a great one as well! What’s your honest opinion on Britt’s Barbecue cook school? …