Barbecue/Questions Answered by Expert BBQ Woman

SubjectDate Asked
Turbaconepic11/16/2011
  Q: Hey, so we have a pretty ambitious plan for thanksgiving. We are going to be doing 5 birds stuffed ...
  A: I have never made what you are making but it sounds good. I think I can still help throw some ideas ...
Roasting a Pig10/25/2011
  Q: I am going to be roasting a 150lb pig on a spit. How long should the pig cook and what is the best ...
  A: The time varies between 8 to 10 hours. You should start checking around 8 hours and foil off the ...
Steamship Roast7/21/2011
  Q: I have a large charcoal grill which is really manuafactured like a 55 glaolon drum cut in half. I ...
  A: Please read this in regards to how to get it cut as well as timing: ...
Where can I find bituminous coal?6/26/2011
  Q: I live in Diamond Bar of Southern California of USA. Which stores near my area sell bituminous coal? ...
  A: You would have to check places that sell blacksmith supplies or order online ...
Brisket: smoker & indoor oven combined?12/12/2010
  Q: I've seen lotsa brisket recipes where you smoke the meat first for 6-8 hours outdoors (we use a ...
  A: I have never used the reverse process with Brisket but have had good results with pre cooked hams so ...
Smoking a Boston Butt10/8/2010
  Q: I saw thishttp://en.allexperts.com/q/Barbecue-3203/2010/3/smoking-boston-butt-2.htm And I am ...
  A: If you have apple juice or a liquid below the pan and its foiled it should keep the meat moist and ...
Smoking a Boston Butt10/8/2010
  Q: I saw thishttp://en.allexperts.com/q/Barbecue-3203/2010/3/smoking-boston-butt-2.htm And I am ...
  A: Do you have a roasting pan, the kind that has the grate that keeps the meat off the bottom of the ...
timing7/20/2010
  Q: How long to cook a 75 pound steamship roast with bone in.
  A: On a rotisserie at 300F degrees it will take about 8 hours. Allot will depend on how thick the round ...
smokers7/18/2010
  Q: First off, thanks for your time! I'm just getting into smoking meats and currently in the market for ...
  A: You should be able to get a decent smoker for less than 400 dollars. The biggest decision really is ...
Fiesta BBQ conversion from Natural gas to Propane7/18/2010
  Q: How can I convert a gas BBQ to Propane It is a Fiesta I bought it and was told a conversion kit ...
  A: You would have to contact Fiesta Grills customer support number at 1-800-396-3838 to find out which ...
newbie7/11/2010
  Q: ive never cooked nor bbq, but i bought a gas grill. its intimidating. i bought a gas grill that ...
  A: I would check with your user manual to determine what the temperatures are for 1 through 4 on your ...
using a barrel smoker6/27/2010
  Q: Just bought a brinkmann smoker, kind of inexpensive one, read directions numerous times. I cooked ...
  A: I am sorry that you had a bad experience with your ribs. You did not mention if you had the charcoal ...
converting LPG to NG6/15/2010
  Q: We have a Kenmore LPG grill that is about 14 years old and in excellent shape. We would like to ...
  A: I have never personally converted a grill from LPG to NG. I based my answer off research I did on ...
securing a pig on a spit6/3/2010
  Q: ! I am going to be cooking two 50-60lb pigs on a spit for my boys graduation party at the end of ...
  A: I agree with you I wouldn't recommend using anything galvanized. I think your idea is pretty good if ...
Smoke Meat6/2/2010
  Q: How Long Can Smoked Chicken,Pork, And Beef Be Left Before Being refrigerate After Being Smoked?
  A: Meats that are smoked today are smoked for flavor not for preservation. To preserve meat to not ...
smoking roast5/1/2010
  Q: how do you cook a top round roast in a smoker
  A: Top round roast tends to be better cooked using methods other than smoking. You can smoke it and ...
Whole Hog3/8/2010
  Q: I just smoked my firt small 15lb pig in my barrel smoker yesterday. It is two drums welded together ...
  A: I am sorry that your first time smoking a pig was not perfect. Keep the skin on it assists in the ...
smoking boston butt3/5/2010
  Q: When i smoke a boston butt, i usually smoke for 6 hours on an electric smoker (6p-midnight)then into ...
  A: If you want a stronger smoke flavor just cook it entirely in your smoker. The longer you smoke it ...
Boston butt2/28/2010
  Q: How long does a 8 lbs boston butt cook on a Charcoal grill using indirct heat?
  A: A boston butt prepared with indirect heat (200f) will take roughly 1 1/2 hours per pound to cook. So ...
How to make chicken BBQ?1/27/2010
  Q: can u pls find me the recipie to make a BBQ at home..... i'd like it very spicy also...
  A: Here is one of many spicy BBQ chicken recipes ...
chick - grill12/24/2009
  Q: New to cooking and grilling: 1. I have just bought a gas grill. It has 4 burners. How do you grill ...
  A: Allot depends on how your chicken is butchered as well as weight. I usually try to find chickens on ...
boston butts on the smoker12/3/2009
  Q: I normally smoke an 8lb Boston Butt in an R2D2 electric smoker fat side up. I smoke for about 4 ...
  A: I would love to see a picture of your grill! I bet it looks cool. I think you know what you are ...
Smoking St. Louis-Style Ribs11/21/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me with a problem I've been having regarding smoking pork ribs. I ...
  A: I hope some of my ideas will help you. St. Louis ribs are more fattier than baby back ribs yet they ...
Need a recipe / For BBQ Whole Hog11/8/2009
  Q: Help I need a good Vinegar BBQ Sauce for a whole hog. But not to hot, have kids and older people ...
  A: I tend to not measure my ingredients so I went out looking on the web for a recipe that I have used ...
Charcoal Grill/ Boston Butts10/29/2009
  Q: I have a rather large ss grill and I am wanting to cook 2 maybe 3 8lb butts on it this weekend. How ...
  A: The best way to cook Boston butt on the grill is with indirect heat. If its coal place the coal off ...
Supplier of Hardwood Pellets as fuel source10/26/2009
  Q: I am looking for a supplier of hardwood pellets to be used as a fuel source in a Traeger grill. I ...
  A: There are places such as this one http://www.dansons.com/products-pellets-backwoods.html that offer ...
gas grill grates4/4/2009
  Q: I grill alot of fish and vegetables. I have had a natural gas ducane grill for 10 years with a ...
  A: There are lots of grills on the market that have grates that can support fish and vegetable cooking. ...
where to place the meat on a horizontal smoker3/31/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a horizontal smoker - it has two thermometers; one closer to the firebox and ...
  A: Your right the temperature would be hotter next to or closer to the firebox. Its the main reason ...
where to place the meat on a horizontal smoker3/29/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a horizontal smoker - it has two thermometers; one closer to the firebox and ...
  A: Your idea is a pretty good one. I guess all I would add is that the entire hamper should maintain a ...
where to place the meat on a horizontal smoker3/29/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a horizontal smoker - it has two thermometers; one closer to the firebox and ...
  A: You sound like you are already experienced with snoking meats so I will try not to be too redundant ...
Grilling with a oxygen-rich hydrogen flame -- good idea or not?3/19/2009
  Q: Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in which for every 1 molecule of ...
  A: Hydrogen grills are popping up on the market. I have never used one but understand how they work. ...
BBQ3/15/2009
  Q: i was wondering if BBQing meats (like lean beaf) melts fat off? my mom told me that cuz i am into ...
  A: Grilling and BBQ can be the same thing. You place your meat on grates and there is a heat source ...
BBQ3/14/2009
  Q: i was wondering if BBQing meats (like lean beaf) melts fat off? my mom told me that cuz i am into ...
  A: Grilling is a good method as the meat does not sit in the fat during the cooking process. There will ...
taste like a bbq3/14/2009
  Q: how do you cook meat so that you can taste the bbq all the way through?
  A: If you mean the smokey flavor you would smoke the meat at a lower temperature for a specific amount ...
pork butt3/12/2009
  Q: What is a pork butt....the ham?
  A: Pork butt comes from the shoulder of the pig. I guess the best site that has pictures of its ...
BBQ whole pig2/19/2009
  Q: We are planing to bbq a whole hog next month, it will be about 40-50lb. I plan to build a bbq out ...
  A: The exact cooking time of a whole pig varies. It depends on if you butterfly your pig or keep it ...
Smoked Boston Butt12/19/2008
  Q: This is my first time smoking a Boston Butt, I need to know where to inject the Butt and does it ...
  A: I usually do not inject my Boston Butt when I smoke it. My personal reason is that you want to keep ...
boston butt pulled pork11/1/2008
  Q: If I am preparing boston butt pulled pork for 120 people attending a luncheon, hove many pounds of ...
  A: For Boston butt the general rule is 1 1/2 pounds per person due to the amount of fat and bone in the ...
boston butt on a gas grill11/1/2008
  Q: i would kike to know the best way to cook a 4.5 lb. butt on my 3 burner gas grill,thanx
  A: The best way to cook Boston butt roast is best prepared with indirect heat. This will depend on your ...
Tender Meat on a Smoker9/13/2008
  Q: I am really into using a smoker now, I love that taste! I used to just cook in a crock-pot inside ...
  A: The main reason for tough pork butt is that allot of people make the mistake of not allowing it to ...
BBQ'd whole pig in ground9/2/2008
  Q: Do you happen to have a few different recipes for cooking a whole pig in the ground?
  A: Most people just season it with salt, cook it and have sauces on the side that people can use for ...
MOP for my steamship8/6/2008
  Q: My next question is; what do you recommend for a mop mixture that does not use sugar? This beef ...
  A: Here are a couple for ideas but you can modify them to your own personal tastes and probably double ...
Cooking a Steamship Round8/4/2008
  Q: I will be cooking a 70lb or so steamship round (hind qtr) on a spit over charcoal shortly. I've ...
  A: I would have the butcher cut out the tougher shank and heel portions. The hindquarter has the ...
barbeque dinner7/29/2008
  Q: We are having a barbeque dinner fund raiser at my church. The menu will be: barbeque with roll or ...
  A: I really like your idea of selling the leftover portions I may have to suggest that at the next ...
barbeque7/28/2008
  Q: how many pounds of shoulder (bone in ) and pork butt ( bone in ) do I need to purchase to grill for ...
  A: Usually I use this rule 1/2 pound per person if its boneless and if its bone in I up it to pound or ...
Barbeque7/24/2008
  Q: I am new to grilling.Yesterday i tried to grill some vegetables like vegetable kebab.I tried with ...
  A: Here are a few tips that I hope help you with your veggie grilling experience. I tend to soak my ...
steamship round7/24/2008
  Q: We will be cooking about 50 lbs. of beef in a pig cooker with charcoal. How many minutes per pound ...
  A: For medium rare as a general rule its 18 minutes a pound slow cooked at 250 to 300 degrees F but ...
whole hogs7/22/2008
  Q: I am turning a 180Lb (hanging wt) hog in a couple weeks and can use any help with any of it. ( mops, ...
  A: I wanted to give you a couple more sauce recipe ideas. ...
whole hogs7/22/2008
  Q: I am turning a 180Lb (hanging wt) hog in a couple weeks and can use any help with any of it. ( mops, ...
  A: I only use commercially prepared sauces when I am fixed for time or via request of who I am cooking ...
whole hogs7/22/2008
  Q: I am turning a 180Lb (hanging wt) hog in a couple weeks and can use any help with any of it. ( mops, ...
  A: Your grill sounds awesome I would really love to see a picture of it! I won't bother you will the ...
grilling7/9/2008
  Q: i am glad to ask you the following question. I am a trainer in Lebanon in the project of worldlinks ...
  A: There is an ongoing debate about which is better to use charcoal or gas when grilling. I tend to ...
Boston butt, gas/infared rotisserie7/5/2008
  Q: Can a Boston butt be cooked using a propane fed infared rotisserie? Is it better to do this or use ...
  A: Boston butt is best cooked using indirect or slow heat methods of cooking. Which means cooking it ...
Fast or slow rotisserie chicken?7/2/2008
  Q: I have a five burner Kenmore grill with an infrared rotisserie burner. I tried roasting a chicken ...
  A: I am sorry your chicken didn't turn out as great as you expected it to. Is this the first time you ...
char-grilled pork shoulder7/1/2008
  Q: i'm considering doing the above on an average, no frills charcoal grill; from viewing recipes, it ...
  A: You should attach a grill thermometer to your grill. Usually they are placed on the lid of the ...
char-grilled pork shoulder7/1/2008
  Q: i'm considering doing the above on an average, no frills charcoal grill; from viewing recipes, it ...
  A: I actually like no frills grills. I guess because they are just simple do the job and there are less ...
cooking boston butts on gas grill6/27/2008
  Q: I have a 3 burner gas grill should i only turn on one burner to cook the butts, i will be cooking ...
  A: Ideally I would use the left and right burner and place the butts in the center of the grill to ...
bbq'ing baby back ribs6/21/2008
  Q: Are the jack daniels wood chips a good choice for adding a smoke flavor to the ribs? What do you ...
  A: It isn't always the brand as much as it is the type of wood and what added to it that enhances the ...
Questions about clay ovens?6/19/2008
  Q: I am looking for a tandoor clay oven that can be fueled by bituminous coals. I've looked at many ...
  A: If you can find an authentic tandoor oven it should be able to handle temperatures of 900F [480C]. ...
Good overnight mainade for shikabob6/9/2008
  Q: I need a good overnight marinade for beef tenderloin shiskabob. Vegetables will be added to the ...
  A: I normally do not marinade beef tenderloin over night. I do have a favorite recipe that is so tasty ...
grill search6/8/2008
  Q: I am in the the search for a built in grill without the cabinets. I have reviewed BBQ Galore and ...
  A: Any of the grills you mentioned as well as others brands should make burgers taste like burgers. The ...
boston butt for bbq6/6/2008
  Q: I am cooking two 5lb boston butt in my slow cooker this is for bbq sandwiches. How much water do i ...
  A: I don't use crockpots allot so I gave my girlfriend a call since she does cook Boston butts and ...
gas grills6/3/2008
  Q: We are getting ready to purchase a gas grill which will not be under covered area. What has been ...
  A: This is just my own personal opinion and I am not endorsing any particular grill. Allot depends on ...
Marinading?5/27/2008
  Q: how long is to long to marinade boneless chicken? it's my 1st grilling ribs.how long do i grill them ...
  A: Chicken tends to absorb the flavors fast so its best to marinade chicken 3 hours before cooking ...
lp to ng5/6/2008
  Q: I have a Kenmore Elite Grill 16682......Can I convert it from propane to Natural gas? Where can I ...
  A: Sears has conversion kits for some of the elite grills. I would recommend you give them a call to ...
cooking a 100 pound pig help4/26/2008
  Q: .. I rented a 5 foot propane rotisserie grill and need advice like how long it needs to be cooked ...
  A: Roasting a whole pig is allot of work but the end result is well worth it. Make sure to recruit some ...
The Searing option for the propane grills4/18/2008
  Q: , Thanks in advance for the advice. Th CFO approved the purchase of a new grill and I'm wondering ...
  A: I don't own an infrared grill but have used them. What I did was use it to sear and then put it on ...
The Searing option for the propane grills4/18/2008
  Q: , Thanks in advance for the advice. Th CFO approved the purchase of a new grill and I'm wondering ...
  A: Congratulations on the approval of a new grill. Sounds like you are doing your research to get the ...
beef ribs4/9/2008
  Q: I love the taste of beef ribs off of the bbq. However, I find that they are very fatty, even after ...
  A: I love beef ribs too. There is some prep work but the end result makes it all worth it. Start the ...
Cleaning Cast Iron Grills4/3/2008
  Q: I was reading an earlier post by Joseph Johnson indicating that brass brushes shouldn't be used to ...
  A: I wish he was around to ask as well. I did some research around to see and came to the conclusion ...
Grill/Smoker4/2/2008
  Q: I will be purchasing a charcoal grill with smoker sidebox. If I am cooking say, 2 slabs of ribs and ...
  A: Yes and never hesitate to ask me or get clarification. :) My all time favorite brand of lump ...
Grill/Smoker4/2/2008
  Q: I will be purchasing a charcoal grill with smoker sidebox. If I am cooking say, 2 slabs of ribs and ...
  A: I smoke both chickens and turkeys in my smoker. The results are excellent. I always double check ...
Grill/Smoker4/1/2008
  Q: I will be purchasing a charcoal grill with smoker sidebox. If I am cooking say, 2 slabs of ribs and ...
  A: I guess the easiest way I can explain this is by saying that the sidebox is only used to prepare ...
Wing Sauce3/26/2008
  Q: I am getting ready to open a hot wing restaurant overseas. I have selected the sauces I want to ...
  A: I can only direct you with some ideas to help answer your questions. I would seek out a food testing ...
boston butt cooked on infrared rotisserie in gas grill3/3/2008
  Q: what are thought about cooking Boston butt on a infrared rotisserie in a gas grill? Mahalo
  A: My thoughts are that it is possible to cook a Boston butt on a infrared rotisserie. The plus side is ...
BBQ question - Porcelain or Lava rocks?2/23/2008
  Q: I was using lava rocks and was going to replace the old rocks w/new ones but wanted your take on ...
  A: The biggest difference really is the cost. Usually the ceramic briquettes come with the more ...
grilling steak1/14/2008
  Q: should a steak be scored before marinating?
  A: Most steaks will not need scoring as the marinade will do the trick. The only time one needs to ...
Stainless Steel1/7/2008
  Q: I recently built a pit for our church to be used for fund raisers. It is 42" wide by 9' long. I was ...
  A: It can get costly to use stainless vs cast iron grates however with stainless you wont get the rust ...
boston butt, grilling verses smoking12/27/2007
  Q: I own a smoker and a gas grill. I would like to smoke or grill a boston pork butt for the first ...
  A: Its really just a matter of personal preference. I like it both ways. Gas is always easier as there ...
pit cooking12/4/2007
  Q: I'm pit cooking a hog for the first time is it ok to use lava rocks in the pit with the wood or ...
  A: Great question especially as I watch the snow fall and dream of Hawaii where they use both wood and ...
BBQíng a Turkey12/2/2007
  Q: I would like some handy hints on how to barbeque a Turkey???
  A: I would love to give you some hints but first I need a bit more information which you can give me in ...
Steamship Round11/17/2007
  Q: What is the origin of the name if this huge cut of met. IE: Why is it called steamship?
  A: I really wasn't able to find allot about its origins other than this impressive meal was invented by ...
steamship round11/12/2007
  Q: Can I cook a steamship round on my pig cooker? If so, how do I do it? Thanks!
  A: The steamship round is easy to make on the pig cooker. I will need some more details to give you a ...
Grilling a Filet11/4/2007
  Q: I am preparing a 9 lb filet today. It has been some time since i've done one. I will salt/pepper ...
  A: Since filet mignon is a roast that is long and usually not that thick the timing is more about the ...
Grilling a Filet11/4/2007
  Q: I am preparing a 9 lb filet today. It has been some time since i've done one. I will salt/pepper ...
  A: http://www.extension.umn.edu/foodsafety/components/pdfs/GrillingFoodSafely.pdf (is for meats) ...
serving boston butts10/27/2007
  Q: How can I serve boston butt in my tea room other than dinner plates and BBQ? if not BBQ what kind of ...
  A: Its all a matter of personal preference and taste. If you cook Boston butt to an internal temp of ...
Fireboxes10/24/2007
  Q: I have a great BBQ grill made of an old steel drum. I want to add a firebox to convert it to an ...
  A: This URL has a plan as well as some information on where to find what you need to make a firebox. ...
boston butts10/21/2007
  Q: can these be cooked at a low temp and how would they turn out i dont have a smoker ...
  A: It generally takes 1.5 hours per pound at a temperature of about 225 to cook to the proper temp. So ...
qty10/18/2007
  Q: how much chicken do i need to feed 180 people 1/2 chicken per plate. Were also going to have pork ...
  A: If you are feeding 180 people 1/2 chicken per plate you would need 90 chickens. Fryers in the 4 to 5 ...
Natural gas connect all the time?10/6/2007
  Q: If I use a grill that connect to the house's natural gas supply, can I leave it connected all the ...
  A: Usually, from my understanding of how a natural gas grill works when properly installed, you have a ...
Smoking in a Horizontal Smoker9/29/2007
  Q: We have a horizontal smoker and just cant seem to get the cooking chamber hot enough to cook ...
  A: You might need to give me a follow up question with more detail if my tips do not help you. Make ...
Steamship Round9/24/2007
  Q: what does steamship round mean? Where did the term originate?
  A: I really wasn't able to find allot about its origins other than this impressive meal was invented by ...
Rotisserie pig9/21/2007
  Q: I will be cooking a 50 lb pig on a spit in early October (Canadian Thanksgiving)and have never done ...
  A: Great question. I have had stuffed and non stuffed pigs. It all depends on your objective. Some ...
boston butt9/18/2007
  Q: hey, i am experienced with grilling many meats. when i do ribs i use a dry rub, an apple juice ...
  A: My personal opinion on pork butt is that you don't need to foil it at all. The reason being is pork ...
Rotisserie pig9/18/2007
  Q: I will be cooking a 50 lb pig on a spit in early October (Canadian Thanksgiving)and have never done ...
  A: Some of my tips are that no matter how tempting it is to rush the cooking process do not do it. ...
bbq hash9/15/2007
  Q: need any information on cooking southern bbq hash. had it in south carolina was served over rice ...
  A: Pork hash varies from region to region but in South Carolina pork hash is usually the head meat ...
Smoking a whole pig9/13/2007
  Q: I am having a pig roast for around 80 people. I have purchased a 250lb fully dressed pig from a ...
  A: I need to ask a few questions before I can give you a good answer. When you mean 250 pound pig is ...
Smoker not smoking9/1/2007
  Q: I just purchased a BBQ Grillware vertical gas smoker. It is cast iron, has a cast iron woodchip box ...
  A: When you say that it has cooked several things and they come out ok do they appear to have been ...
Smoked Boston Butt8/25/2007
  Q: I'm cooking 2-8pound Boston Butts on an electric smoker (on two different racks) How long would say ...
  A: It generally will take one to one and a half hours per pound of meat. Use a meat thermometer to ...
boston butt roast8/21/2007
  Q: Where can you buy a Boston butt roast?
  A: You should be able to get a Boston Butt at any supermarket or meat market. Sometimes if you don't ...
Cooking Pork Butts on a Gas Grill8/17/2007
  Q: HELP! My husband and I are hosting a large party this September. Rather than a pig roast...which ...
  A: That is a typo on my part I apologize. Boneless generally take 1 1/2 hours per pound to cook and ...
Cooking Pork Butts on a Gas Grill8/16/2007
  Q: HELP! My husband and I are hosting a large party this September. Rather than a pig roast...which ...
  A: Allot will depend on the pork butt size and if its boneless or bone in. Bone in generally runs about ...
horizontal bbq smoker8/4/2007
  Q: I am new to smoking, what does one need to start off in smoking have tried once so far they were ...
  A: If you want the more drier smoked salmon its best to use salmon filets that are frozen. If its fresh ...
horizontal bbq smoker8/4/2007
  Q: I am new to smoking, what does one need to start off in smoking have tried once so far they were ...
  A: The key to successful smoking is to be prepared in advance. For ribs I like to mix a dry rub either ...
how to carve a pig7/30/2007
  Q: We are rotisserie cooking a 100 lb pig for the first time. I am looking for instructions on caring ...
  A: Lots of people have different ways of carving the pig. Some will take a hacksaw and cut it into ...
horizontal bbq smoker7/29/2007
  Q: I am new to smoking, what does one need to start off in smoking have tried once so far they were ...
  A: You really shouldn't need a pan of water in the smoking chamber. If your meat is getting dried out ...
Grilling7/28/2007
  Q: How do you cook a slab of pork spare ribs on the George Foreman indoor/outdoor grill?
  A: There are many ways to prepare spareribs and almost every recipe should work with the foreman grill. ...
natural gas grill Vs. probaine gas grill7/18/2007
  Q: I would like to know the advantages and disadvantages of naturaul gas grill vs. propane gas grill ...
  A: There is no real difference in performance and functionality between a natural gas vs a propane ...

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