Dr. BBQ: Is there a formula for the height of the tuning plates pending the diameter of the pit? Mark Hi Mark, (Note: Mark is asking about the location of the deflecting plates he’s planning to put in his offset BBQ pit. The purpose of these is to spread the heat out instead of having a big hot spot next …
Kosher Salt or Regular? Light Brown Sugar or Dark?
Dr. BBQ: Your Big Time BBQ Rub recipe is fantastic! I first tried this recipe a while back when it was featured in the Chicago Tribune Magazine last year. The two batches I made then lasted me a while, but recently, I ran out! I was panicked, as I couldn’t find the magazine anywhere, but luckily, I found your recipe …
How to Attach a Firebox
Q: Dear Dr. BBQ, I’m considering building a large-scale wood-burning cooker with a firebox on the side. I wanted your opinion on the best way to attach the firebox to the cooker and if heat baffles are needed throughout the cooker to maintain even cooking temps. Thanks! –Chris A: Hi Chris, I am not a BBQ …
Maple Wood for Cooking
Dr. BBQ: I have a load of maple wood but it doesn’t cook right. How can I shave it to have have good barbecue wood? Meeder Hi Meeder, If it’s a soft maple like silver maple it’s not good for cooking. If it’s a hard maple, split it, stack it and let it season for a year. You’ll be cooking …
Self-Clean Your Grill
Q: Dr. BBQ, I have a great way to clean my BBQ grill–I just pop it in my self-cleaning oven and let it do the work. –Jan A: Hello Jan: Thanks for the idea-I”ll pass it along. –Dr. BBQ