Restaurant Recognition

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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 …

How to BBQ Turkey Legs

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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. …

Why Does My Pork Butt Take So Long to Smoke?

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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 …

Presenting a Pork Butt

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Dr. BBQ: I’m getting ready for a competition and need to know the best way to present a pork butt. Any suggestions? Bubjentongie Hi Bubjentongie, While pulled and chopped pork is a wonderful thing to eat, even the biggest fans wouldn’t call it pretty. So presenting it for a cookoff is always a challenge. I place a nice bed of …