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
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 …
Try Charcoal
Q: Hey Dr. BBQ, Do you have any suggestions on how I can maintain a longer hotter burn in my fire box? The typical recipes call for 200-220°F for 6-8 hours, and it seems like I need to check or add additional fuel each half hour which sometimes makes the temperature drop below the recommended temperature. I am currently …
Know a Co-Packer?
Dear Dr. BBQ: We are bottling our own bbq sauce. We are unable to keep up with demand. I was told to ask about a co-packer. Do you know, or can you recommend one that do small runs for start up business? Thank you, Thomas Hi Thomas, Congratulations on your success. The best thing to do is find a co-packer …
Skip the Leg Quarters at Competition
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I am just getting started in competition cooking. I am learning a lot along the way but my question is, if I am turning in leg quarters for competition do I turn them in whole or slice them first? If I should slice them first do you have any tips on presentation? Thanks! …