Hi Dr. BBQ, I enjoy smoking spareribs but they come out a little dry. I usually go about 6 hours at 250° degrees. I also spray them with red wine or cider vinegars. Is there something else I should be doing? Thank you, Bill Hi Bill, I’d say you’re probably cooking them too long. How do you decide when they’re …
Adding Sizzle to a Gas Grill
Hello Dr.BBQ! How can I get more heat from my 36,000 btu natural gas grill? I just don’t get that sizzle when I drop the meat on the porcelain cast iron grates. Thanks! David Hi David, I’d call the manufacturer and ask them. You don’t want to void your warranty or do anything dangerous with it. Dr. BBQ
Do Hand-Crank Blowers Work?
Hi Dr. BBQ, Just wondering if you’ve tried the little hand-crank blower that’s made for campfires and grills? Did it work? Brian Hi Brian, Yes, I just recently discovered a product called the Air-Grill. It’s a great little item that gets a fire excited in just a few seconds. I love it and I think I’ll keep one around all …
Granulated Onion? Huh?
Hi Dr. BBQ: I’m scanning through both of your cook books for something easy to cook for tomorrow night. BTW, both your cook books totally rock!! Anyway, I’ve kinda zeroed in on the smoked bologna. Never thought of doing that before. So…I’m off to the store to get some stuff for the creole BBQ rub and I have a question. …
Competitions Are An All-Night Commitment
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 …