What’s a Texas Crutch?

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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 …

Wanted: A Grill with Space

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Dr. BBQ: I’m in the market for a smoker, but I am surrounded by Green Eggs (father, brother, cousin) but a little concerned with the cooking space. I know the Green Egg makes an Extra Large model, and I’m wondering if you could tell me the quantity of meat that you could cook on one (butts, ribs, etc.) at one …

Keep Your Pulled Pork Moist

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Hi Dr. BBQ: How do you keep pulled pork from drying out? I roasted a hog and it dried out before the party! Kim Hi Kim, I like to wet it all down with a mix of apple juice and BBQ sauce mixed 50/50. Not too much, just enough to coat it and keep it moist. I keep the mixture …