Dr. BBQ: When getting into the bbq competition is it feasible or out of the question to sleep at motels or hotels nearby the cook-off sites? Do any of the participates engage in this practice? We are considering purchasing a Cookshack FEC 100 “pellet feeder” model which needs low observation or hands on as I would call it. I was …
Degrees of Smokiness
Q: Dr. BBQ, I use mostly lump charcoal and add smoke wood chips throughout the cooking cycle. How does smoke wood affect flavor in the meat at different temperatures and at different times in a cook? –Bob A: Hi Bob, Smoke wood will flavor the meat throughout the cook unless of course you wrap the meat …
Proving the Chicken Is Cooked
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I manage a BBQ kitchen and I find that if I smoke chicken and serve it right from the smoke, our customers think it is raw or not done because of the redness or pinkish color, especially by the bone. Now, I know it’s done by temp and time, and I also know what smoked …
What’s a Texas Crutch?
Hi Dr. BBQ, I live in Australia and love BBQ. Could you tell me what a Texas Crutch is? Regards, Paul Hi Paul, Good to hear from Down Under. The term Texas Crutch refers to the use of aluminum foil when cooking barbecue. It seems some stubborn old dudes don’t think it’s right and they claim it all started in …
How Long to Cure Fresh-Cut Hickory?
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ: I would like to know how long should fresh cut hickory cure before I can use it in my smoker. Thanks, Bill A: Hi Bill, A year of seasoning would be best, but you could use it a little early if you need to. Make sure it stays dry and gets plenty of room to breathe. …