Q: Dr. BBQ, I like the flavor of charcoal, but my wife prefers that I use gas to grill the meats that she marinates. Any suggestions on saving my marriage? –Steve A: Hi Steve, I think maybe you are not alone in this problem. There is a genre of grill that appeared a couple years ago …
Right Temp for Ribs
Hey Doc: I’m kinda new to the whole smoking communtiy, but I”ve been grillin’ for a long time. I bought a Char-Broil grill/smoker from with the small smoke box on the side, and I recently tried to smoke ribs but they cooked too fast. I think the temp of 250 that I was told I needed was wrong. What is …
Too Much Salt
Q. Hi Doc, I would to make some North Carolina Vinegar Sauce, but the recipe that I found calls for four teaspoons of salt for about two cups of vinegar. Isn’t that kind of heavy on the salt, or is that the correct amount? Thank you, –Art Homan A. Hi Art, I’m not sure about the recipe you have, …
Wanted: Tasty Texas Brisket
Dr. BBQ: I’m looking for an excellent tasting not overpowering recipe for Texas Brisket. Something with mesquite in a Holland Grill, this will be my first attempt at a brisket. My ribs, chicken, beef short ribs all come out great, just never had a desire to do a brisket, but have been put to a challenge for a party. So …
Wahed-Out Flavor
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I love your book, tried many recipes…They all are great! Also, I enjoyed watching your participation in the “All-Star BBQ Showdow”n on Outdoor Life Network earlier this year. As a veteran backyard barbecuer and head pitmaster at my church, I’ve cooked more than 500 briskets and served lots of hungry folks over …