Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I have a char griller pro-smoker. I also just got a Big Green Egg and have been reading up on how to build a fire for the BGE. Do you have any suggestions on how to build a good low and slow fire for the char griller? It uses an off-set fire box. Thanks, …
How to BBQ Turkey Legs
Dr. BBQ: How do I BBQ turkey thighs and legs? James Hi James, I cook them nice and slow until they reach an internal temp of 180. It’ll cook just like a big chicken. You can use a typical BBQ rub, a poultry type seasoning with sage etc or my favorite, a combination of the two. BBQ Sauce is optional. …
Marketing BBQ Sauce
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ I owned a restaurant for several years that served BBQ brisket and pulled pork and ribs. Our BBQ sauce was a hit…people will eat it by itself. I have closed the restaurant and continually get calls for my BBQ sauce and everyone says I should market the sauce. Do you have any suggestions. I have …
Recommend a BBQ Brush
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 …
Why Does My Pork Butt Take So Long to Smoke?
Hello Dr. BBQ, I’m looking for help with the pork butt roasts that I smoke. Been cooking them for years with varying degrees of success. I seem to be having difficulty getting the temperature of the meat higher than 185°F despite a steady smoker temperature of 250°F. By the time the butt gets up to that temperature I’ve usually been …