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 …
BBQ Hawaiian Style
Dr. BBQ, While I like bbq w/ some bite to it, my wife has been asking me if I could come up with a rub and sauce that is a sweet/tropical/Hawaiian/(pineapple?) for ribs and chops. Can you recommend a rub and sauce to buy or modify? P.S. She’s the one who bought me a Big Green Egg for Christmas last …
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 …
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 …
Chipolte, Scotch and Cheese Flavors?
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 …