Q: Dr. BBQ,First things first! Your new book, Dr. BBQ’s Big Time Barbecue Cookbook, is the best on the market. Absolutely terrific! I read it cover to cover…and am now in pursuit of the perfect ribs. I started off with the Big-Time Championship ribs using a medium-size Big Green Egg—cooking just one slab. A couple of questions: Can I assume …
To Oil or Not to Oil?
Q: Dr. BBQ, I have a new BBQ with stainless steel grills. I have heard of people “oiling” the grill prior to cooking on it. What do you recommend? –Jim A: Hi Jim, I don’t generally oil the grids unless I’m cooking fish, because it’s so delicate. If you get the grids good and hot before …
The History of Barbecue
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I’m a university professor and I teach Industrial Design in Brazil. I’m having a little problem finding out about the history of barbecue. We are trying to understand the history of grills to make a new grill design, something to use inside the home, but it”s impossible to find books, sites or magazines to give …
Grill Brushes
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I just bought a char-broil gas grill. It has proclaim coating steel grates. I want to know what kind of BBQ brush will work to brush off the grates after I finish cooking. –Chris A: Hi Chris, I’d get the grates hot, and use a grill brush with brass bristles …
A Grill for Under $300
Dr. BBQ, After reading a few pages out of your book that were posted on Amazon, I feel as though you are a very trustworthy and reasonable source on the topic of barbeque. I am thinking of getting a smoker for my uncle for Christmas and I’m in the process of figuring out which one to get. I noticed that …