Hi Dr. BBQ: I just cut back my overgrown Russian Sage and was trying to confirm whether or not it would be a good idea to use the wonderful smelling wood in the BBQ. Thanks for your very informative articles!!! Laura Hello Laura: No, do not use this plant with food, as it is listed as an irritant to the …
They’re Ribbing Us!
Story and Photos by Dave DeWitt Jim Heywood, head judge of the 17th annual Best in the West Rib Cookoff, invited me and Dr. BBQ, Ray Lampe, to be judges at this outdoor event that is held on the streets of Sparks, Nevada, next to the John Ascuaga’s Nugget casino and hotel. It was a five-day extravaganza held over the …
Brazilian Gaucho Barbecue
by Marcelo Lima Food photographs courtesy of Manual do Churrasco Magazine Brazil is a huge country with many different heritages. Much like Americans, the Brazilian people are the sum of all the immigrants that moved in since these lands were discovered on April 22, 1500 (there’s a little controversy on this date, but it’s close enough). There seems to be …
Spicy Spring Grilling
By Dave DeWitt It’s time to fire up the grill and get ready for warmer weather. Fortunately, unlike parts of California, Bernalillo County, where I live in New Mexico, does not have any air pollution regulations pertaining to smoking or grilling, so we’re free to create smoke in our own back yards. What follows is my favorite menu for grilling …