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
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
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
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 …
Bottling Resources
Q: Dr. BBQ, I would like to bottle my BBQ sauce, mostly for friends and family. I have found information on canning but no information on bottling. I understand there has to be a certain Ph value for shelf life or citric acid may need to be added. Can the sauce be bottled in sterile containers without a canning …