Q. Hello Dr. BBQ, How can previously smoked ingredients such as chipotles, scotch and cheese simulate real barbecue in indoor home kitchens? I love your book! Love, Samantha Hi Samantha, I wouldn”‘ really call it simulating barbecue, but adding chipotles to a sauce or a casserole can sure add a great smoky barbecue type flavor. Smoked cheese is not as …
How to Cook Chicken Legs
Q: Hi Dr. BBQ, Chicken legs and drumsticks are pretty flexible and hard to overcook, plus the dark meat has much more flavor. What is your favorite way to cook these pieces? –Chris Virginia A: Hi Chris, I also prefer dark meat, both as a diner and as a cook. I think that”s why many …
Avoid That “Leftovers” Taste
Q: Dr. BBQ, Are there any tricks to keeping leftover barbeque and reheating it? Every time I try, it seems to dry out. –Denise Wisconsin A: Hi Denise, Try to keep the meat as fresh as possible by wrapping or putting it in a Ziploc bag as soon as possible. I reheat small portions in …
Doctorate of BBQ?
Dr. BBQ: I wanted to know the contact info for a barbeque doctoral program that is located in Tennessee. Do you know anything about this? Please let me know as my husband is an avid barbequer and judge and he heard about this. Thanks, Margaret Hi Margaret, I don’t know about any BBQ doctorate program in Tennessee. The Kansas City …
Sauce Can’t Replace a Good Rub
Q: Dr. BBQ, How much of an impact on flavor do you think a rub has, considering the fact that I am saucing the meat at the end? Lee Fraser Malden, Mass. A: Hi Lee, I think it has a big impact because of the caramelization that occurs during the cooking process. Think of it …