Hello Doc: A friend and I are going to start going to some bbq contest in preparation to start competing. We were wondering about cookers. I have a side firebox smoker that I am very well-versed in using. Would this do well are should we invest in somthing else? Dan Hi Dan, If you can produce great BBQ with your …
Too Much Chili Powder?
Q: Dr. BBQ: I love the book and have recommended it to several friends. I live in Wheaton, and can remember you here in Chicagoland long before you were a bigtime celeb. Anyway, your recipe in the book for the basic Big Time Rub, are you absolutely sure about the amount of chili powder? I made it last night …
Extending the Smoke
Dr. BBQ: I own a large Big Green Egg. My question is that when cooking low and slow I tend to run out of smoke after 1.5 or 2 hours or so. Is there a secret to longer smoking times? I have used chips and chunks in various combinations, but nothing seems to help much.Thanks in advance for any help …
Starting a BBQ Concession
Q: Hello Dr. BBQ, My wife and I love BBQ and would like to start our own bbq concessions trailer business. We’ve considered it carefully, and are ready to give it everything we’ve got. We’re having a heck of a time finding a spot to set up on, though. We’ve spoken with many commercial realtors in a three-county area, …
K.C. Masterpiece Original—But Hotter
Q: Hi Dr. BBQ, Love your Fiery-Foods site! I also love K.C. Masterpiece Original style barbeque sauce. I am in search of a sauce with the taste characteristics of K.C. Masterpiece Original style but with the heat level of a Dave’s Insanity or similar sauce. Currently I usually add Dave’s or my homegrown habaneros to the K.C to get …