How to Cook a Hog

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Dr. BBQ: I am going to cook a 125-pound hog. I have a hog roaster with a spit, or would it be better to lay it on a grid? I read your book and really enjoyed it, and I would love to take one of your classes but I live in Iowa! Kim Hi Kim, I’d always prefer to lay …

Buy This Book!

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Hi Dr. BBQ, I enjoyed watching you on OLN’s All Star BBQ Show. My e-mail for you is what book would be best for someone who wants to learn the secrets of competition BBQ? I have been cooking on my drum smoker for almost a year now and love it, but I know I have so much to learn, especially …

Tips for Pellet Cookers

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Hey Dr. BBQ, I was wondering if you had any advice on using Traeger Executive? Any way to use liquid? It has an auto thermo, however what’s best to use it on …Smoke, 180°F, or the mark (that does not show a degree) between 180°F and I believe 270°F? Directions are not very thorough with unit. She mentioned that you …

Grilled Appetizers

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Q:  Hey Dr. BBQ,   I”m always playing around with appetizers on the grill. Just wondering if you could share a few of your favorites.   –Mike   Des Moines      A:  Hi Mike,   Appetizers are a great opportunity to experiment and have some fun. Here are a couple ideas:       Portobellos marinated in Italian dressing, grilled …

Grate-Level Temperatures

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Hi Dr. BBQ: I noticed a lot of your recipes say to keep the grill on 375 degrees, would this be the same for charcoal grills as well? For example, your Championship Rib recipe. How many hours would these ribs take to cook and at what degrees? I have a standard Weber Grill, probably only enough room for one slab …