Complementary Meats

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,   I find some gatherings just have too much of a good thing—too many choices.  Are there certain pairings or meats you like to serve together?   –Rubicam   St. Petersburg, FL   A:  Hi Rubicam,   I like to serve ribs and chicken together, just seems right and it’s a one-day cook. If it’s butts …

Thoughts on Jedmaster

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,   I noticed you previously used a Jedmaster.  Comments on this barbecue pit?  Downside?     –CJM   A:  Hi CJM,   Yes, I had one of the early Jedmasters back in about 1994. Matter of fact when I bought mine they were using the name Mr. BBQ.  It was a bit of a hassle to clean …

Juicy Turkey Meat

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Q. Dr. BBQ, Just bought your book a month ago. Since then ‘”ve tried a new recipe every weekend and loved all of them. I was thinking about making your “sherry butter” turkey for Thanksgiving. I was wondering if you think cooking the bird “standing up” as in “beer can chicken” would help it stay moist. I haven’t smoked a …

Get Grill Grates Clean

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ:   I once read that a good way to clean the grill grates is to spray them with oven cleaner, put them in a plastic garbage bag for a few days and then just rinse them off.  True?   –Stephen   A:  Hi Stephen,   Yes, that will work very well. Just be sure to rinse …

No Need to Marinate Corned Beef

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Hi Dr. BBQ: I wanted to BBQ a Corned Beef Brisket. I don’t need to smoke it. I’m using charcoal. What could I use as a marinade? And what would be a few ways of cooking it on the grill? How long do you think it will take? Thank you very much for your time. Chris Hi Chris, I wouldn’t …