Q: Dr. BBQ: My source tells me that when meat has been smoking approximately four to six hours and has reached an internal temperature of 140 degrees, it has most likely consumed the desired volume of uptake smoke it needs. The rest of the time spent throwing wood on the fire is for doneness. Correct me if I am …
Presenting a Pork Butt
Dr. BBQ: I’m getting ready for a competition and need to know the best way to present a pork butt. Any suggestions? Bubjentongie Hi Bubjentongie, While pulled and chopped pork is a wonderful thing to eat, even the biggest fans wouldn’t call it pretty. So presenting it for a cookoff is always a challenge. I place a nice bed of …
Timing the Brisket
Q: Howdy Doc BBQ! Got your book, and I’d like to do your big time brisket. Here’s the fix I’m in. It’s for the throwdown we’re gonna have after my little girl’s first communion, so we’ll be eating at about 3-4 pm. I’m gonna be gone from 10 am or so until 1 pm, so is there any way of …
BBQ Books and Courses
Q. Hey Dr. BBQ: Will your new book be out for Christmas? I have your first book great book. I started doing BBQ contests with my dad in 2005. We have done really well in five contests and we have gotten at least two calls at every contest. The bug has bitten us bad we already bought a 35 foot RV to travel to contests …
Where Can I Buy Your Outfit?
Q: Hi Dr BBQ, I am a recent subscriber to Fiery Foods Magazine and so far I love it. I have begun a project I hope will turn into something that will last for years to come. I am growing my own hot peppers in hopes of making hot sauces, spices and anything else that could be associated with hot peppers. I …