Cooking Up a Business

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Hi Dr. BBQ I am from Utah and I love to barbecue for family events. I smoke ribs and pork shoulder quite often. I just returned from a business trip in Arkansas and finally ate at some restaurants with true authentic BBQ. A business like that would interest me since the only access to brisket, ribs or shredded pork in …

Marketing Research for BBQ Sauce

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Q: Dr. BBQ,   I am currently in a marketing class and I have decided to do my project on my family recipe for BBQ sauce. I am having trouble finding statistical data for my research. Any suggestions? I am not looking to have a restaurant just for an avenue to sell the sauce and trying figure out the best way …

Tender Spareribs

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Q: Hello Dr. BBQ: I cater and cook at bluegrass festivals. We serve rib chops and pulled pork. I would like to serve spareribs but they always are too tough to serve and sell. What can I do to tenderize these to where I could offer this on our menu? Do I marinate and if so what in and how long? …

Weber Performer Grill Gets a Thumbs Up

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Hi Dr. BBQ: I was going to get the Weber Performer grill. The charcoal is started with propane so there’s no lighter fluid involved. I have a gas grill now and wanted to switch back to charcoal, now more than ever with this built-in convenience. Any opinion? Thanks, Ed   Hi Ed, I won a Weber Performer a couple years …