Hola Dr. BBQ! I have a question regarding wood chunks (not chips). Everything I’ve read indicates that both wood chunks and chips need to be soaked in water before using. Recently however, when I bought a bag of chunks it talked about using the chunks exclusively to create the fire you would be cooking over (no charcoal briquettes, just the …
Smoker on a Budget
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I was wondering what kind of smoker you recommend for a guy on a budget. I currently use your typical charcoal grills—most of them I get used, and just fix them up! We BBQ about three times a week for an average of 12 people at a time. Also, if I wanted to enter an …
Inject Your Turkey Breast
Howdy Doc! When smoking a turkey breast, what is the best way to keep it moist? I keep the skin on and cook it to temp (coming up to temp following rest) but it seems to be drier than I’d like. Should I inject it? Thoughts? Love your sauce for ribs. Tony Hi Tony, The main thing you can …
Math of a Meal
Dr. BBQ: I’ve been asked to cook for a party of 75 to 100 people. I’m smoking full brisket (nose on), St. Louis Ribs and pulled pork (full shoulders). Considering that some will have one or the other while some will have a little of all, how much of each meat would you recommend I buy and how many pounds …
Oak Supplier
Hi Dr. BBQ: The Q shops I frequent do not carry oak . What kind of oak is recommended? Can I go to a lumber yard and buy an oak board and cut it up ? Jim Hi Jim, Unless you need a lot for a wood burning cooker you might want to order the oak on line. http://hawgeyesbbq.com is …