Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, What is the best marinade for steak, something that helps to keep it from getting dry and tough? –Tasharra A: Hi Tasharra, I’m not sure what cut of steak you’re cooking but if it’s getting dry and tough you are probably just overcooking it. No marinade can help that. Try buying a …
Preparing Meat in Advance
Q: Hi Dr. BBQ, Love your site. I am thinking about entering the catering business. I know that many operators, restaurant and catering, have different methods of preparing ribs and brisket for large numbers of people. Is there a common method, especially taking into consideration that properly cooking one piece of meat can take an hour or two, not …
Cooking Deer Meat
Hello Ray, I just got your road trip book and wow, you did exactly what I want to do when I retire. I was sorry to see you did not have a chapter on New Jersey–we may not have a unique style like some other states but we like our Q. And those of us that are able to slow …
Eggs Aren’t Restaurant-Approved
Hi There Dr. BBQ, My husband is thinking of opening a roadside BBQ in Florida. Do you think this could be done feasibly with several Big Green Eggs? He loves his Egg, but has been looking at a large smoker for the roadside operation. Just saw on your website what looks like competitions being done on BGEs and wondering if you …
Barbecue vs. Smoking
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ: I recently ate at Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas, and noticed a distinct lack of saucing of the finished meat. Is their food barbecue or just smoked meat? I know that this is a loaded question. –Stanton A: Hi Stanton, Yes, it sure is a loaded question. That is hardcore “No sauce” …