Dr. BBQ, Hi, Dr. this is Chris Hursey from Hursey’s Bar-B-Q. I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you that I enjoy the series on TV and love the fact that I see someone who I have met and fed. Thanks for coming in and the nice write up on your web site. Good luck in the …
Freezing Rubs
Dr. BBQ I noticed I can buy your Big Time Rub online…but it’s in 10-pound bulk. Does the rub freeze well? I usually make your rub from scratch using your recipe and have done very very, very well with the ribs and pork. But I want the real thing. So can I freeze in vacuum sealed packages? Harry Hi Harry, …
Affordable Home Cooker
Dr. BBQ: Could you recommend a good fairly inexpensive smoker/grill for home use? Also, what do you think of electric smokers? Ronnie Hi Ronnie, In my experience the electric smokers cook well, but the small ones don’t create the nice pink smoke ring that I like. The food tastes good though so if you can live without the smoke …
Temperature Not Timing
Hi Dr. BBQ: What is the cooking time to slow smoke a 15-pound rib eye roll at 220 degrees to medium? Thanks, Iceworks Hi Iceworks, Timing isn’t going to work too well with something like that. You’ll need to monitor the internal temp of the meat. For medium you’ll want it to reach about 150 and then be sure …
Two Butts Per Shelf
Hi Dr. BBQ: Hello my name is Walter Brooker from Denmark S.C.; first let me say I am a HUGE fan. I have been doing backyard BBQ since I could stand by my father”s knee. I am thinking of using Weber Smokey Mountain Smokers since I have never used them before myself I was wondering just how many butts can …