Smoking with Fig Wood

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Dear Dr. BBQ: Thank you for your books! They have provided a month of nonstop smoking fun for us at home. THE QUESTION: Fig tree wood. Can it be used for smoking meats? Regards, Linda and David Hi Guys, Thanks for the nice words. Glad you’re having fun smoking away. Fig wood is rare for most of us but as …

Temperature Gauging

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Dr. BBQ: I have another question for you. What temp gauge do you use, or which ones do you recommend for the internal temp? I bought a Weber remote type, but it didn’t work out. It was OK for a while, then I had to replace the probe, and know it is acting up again. Thanks, Bud Hi Bud: I …

Pork Loins Do Best at Higher Temps

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Dear Dr. BBQ, I have learned much from you over the years and I appreciate your help very much. I’m wanting to smoke whole pork loins for people who want a more healthy bbq and I need a proper smoker to do the job. What smoker on the market would be good for smoking several whole pork loins at one …

Cookbook for the Big Green Egg?

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Dr. BBQ, As a Big Green Egg aficionado and owner, I’ve struggled to find a book on grilling and smoking specifically on the Egg. Having just seen your profile and information in the 2007 Sizzle magazine and having found your web site and evident faithfulness in the Egg, have you written any books or have any recommendations on cooking with …

Know a Co-Packer?

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Dear Dr. BBQ: We are bottling our own bbq sauce. We are unable to keep up with demand. I was told to ask about a co-packer. Do you know, or can you recommend one that do small runs for start up business? Thank you, Thomas Hi Thomas, Congratulations on your success. The best thing to do is find a co-packer …