Q: Ray, How do you keep pork steaks warm if you are unable to grill them just before you eat? I really don’t want them in 10 gallons of sauce, do I? Thanks, Mike A: Hi Mike, I wouldn’t want them swimming in barbecue sauce, but you probably need some liquid to keep them moist. I’d use a mix of apple juice and …
Smoking with Fig Wood
Dear Dr. BBQ: Thank you for your books! They have provided a month of nonstop smoking fun for us at home. THE QUESTION: Fig tree wood. Can it be used for smoking meats? Regards, Linda and David Hi Guys, Thanks for the nice words. Glad you’re having fun smoking away. Fig wood is rare for most of us but as …
Pork Loin Done Right!
Dear Dr. BBQ: I want to BBQ a pork loin tonight and was wondering how I go about that? I normally bake them. It is one of those big loins from Costco cut in half. Thanks, Kimry Hi Kimry, You caught me at my desk. Smear that baby up with a bunch of spicy and sweet stuff and grill/smoke …
Restaurant Recognition
Dr. BBQ: My husband & I own and operate Rivertowne BBQ in the small town of Ozark, Ark., pop. 3800. We started this restaurant in 2000 with no restaurant experience and we are total hands-on–in other words we put in 12-13 hour days five days a week (no manager). The reason I am contacting you is I hope you can …
Barbecue School is Worth the Price
Dr. BBQ: Loved your first book! I’ve gotten rave reviews from my friends and family on just about every recipe, rub andsauce I’ve used out of it! Just got your new book yesterday and having thumbed through several pages, I can tell it’s going to be a great one as well! What’s your honest opinion on Britt’s Barbecue cook school? …