Hi Dr. BBQ, I saw you on the OLN All Star Barbecue Showdown recently, and I was most impressed with your talents and methods. So, I wanted to ask you question. I just bought an offset smoker, an entry model, which is a step up from a gas grill I have and also the small Weber Kettle. I wanted to …
When It Comes to Wood, Less Is More
Q: Hi Dr. BBQ, I bought your book a few days ago and it is great! I can’t wait to try out the recipes you shared. I need to get the scoop on the proper use of charcoal and wood in a smoker. I have an offset firebox horizontal smoker. Information I have read online suggests you burn down charcoal …
Cookers and Classes
Hello Dr. BBQ: Will you be having another class early in ’08, and do you every offer private classes when in Florida? I also had a couple of questions, I remember reading in your book that in the winter you run a roadside bbq stand, what kind of rig do you use and is it really that profitable? Would you …
Raise the Temperature
Hi Doc: I smoke my baby backs on a Big Green Egg with a plate setter and no water pan. The dome temp is 225°F-235°F and they cook for six to seven hours. They say the ribs are done when the meat shrinks up 1/4 inch on the bone, but my ribs don’t shrink. Is my temp too low? They …
Cook Brisket Skin Down
Q: Dr. BBQ: I am going to have a large party. I plan on doing a brisket and two or three shoulders. Is it best to cook the shoulders with the skin up to allow them to render through the meat? I normally cook all of these about 16 hours. Any tips? Thanks, Don A: Hi Don, I prefer to …