Q: Hi Doc: For convenience and time saving I sometimes resort to using a gas-fired BBQ and have been unable to successfully generate smoke using wood chips. Any helpful hints on processes, equipment and materials would really be appreciated. Thanks, Smitty A: Hi Smitty, A gas grill will never work quite the same as a …
Where Can I Get Granulated Brown Sugar?
Dear Dr. BBQ, I am glad I found this site ad I love your book. The only cookbook I have read cover to cover. Anyway, in a few rub recipes you refer to granulated brown sugar. I have looked in specialty shops and the sort all around town and can not seem to find it. Could you point me in …
BBQ TV in Australia?
Q: Cheers, Dr. BBQ: Hey, we just watched the marathon of the All Stars on pay TV here in Australia and are INSPIRED. Do you know of any such events held here in Australia or can you bring your team over and test us out yourself? Regards from an Aussie BBQ wannabee, Rebecca A: Hi Rebecca, That’s very cool, …
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 …
Formula for Deflecting Plates
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 …