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 …
Wrapping Your Butt
Hi Dr. BBQ, We have a gas grill and I don’t know how to use it. I love my meats off the grill along with veggies. I know this might sound funny but I’m really nervous about working with propane. I even went out and bought a small grill that uses charcoal which I never could get it started. The …
Not Big on Brining
Hey there Dr. BBQ, I am a fan of yours since seeing you on the BBQ Challenge on TV. I believe you to certainly be a reputable authority on BBQ. I have a typical Texas-style backyard smoker. I use either hickory or mesquite but hope to use fruit trees later. My question to you is this. Do I brine or …
Turbinado Sugar?
Dr. BBQ, What is turbinado sugar and where can I find it? I am putting together your basic BBQ rub for some baby back ribs I am going to cook. I am going to cook them your way, I can hardly wait. I am very familiar with Lakeland, Florida, because I have lived there before and am now living in …
The Truth About Sour Glands
Q: Dr. BBQ, I’ve heard a few hardcore bbq’ers talk about “sour glands” in butt roasts that they always remove before cooking. What are they? Where are they? I now hear the same things exist in chicken thighs! Is there truth in this, and does removing these “glands” really make a difference, either in competition or in my backyard …