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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Turbaconepic | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Hey John, I wanted to pick your brain for couple minutes. I had made a turducken last year and it ... A: Rick, My response was to yours that you would have cooked the turduckencornail the day before, not ... | |
| Turbaconepic | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: Hey John, I wanted to pick your brain for couple minutes. I had made a turducken last year and it ... A: Rick, You will definitely have to increase your smoking time to about 8 hours. Make sure that you ... | |
| electric griller | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: ) I hav'nt had much experience cooking chicken or any meats. I was wondering is it ok to grill ... A: Tanya, I don't know if it will get hot enough. It may not get hot enough to properly cook the ... | |
| Whole hog | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a whole hog in my smoker it is home made smoker about a 300gal tank with a 24"x12" fire ... A: Ken, Figure about a hour per every 10 pounds plus 2 hours so a 200 lb hog would take 22 hours @ 250 ... | |
| preparing a mesquiet tree for barbeque et tree | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I have cut down a mesquiet tree. It has dried out for over a year, Is there anything I must do to it ... A: Tim, Was the tree cut into pieces or did it just lay whole for a year? It should take about 6 ... | |
| WOOD PELLET GRILLS IN AUSTRALIA | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A TRAEGER WOOD PELLET GRILL BUT I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE ITEM ... A: since I am in the US, I can't say much about the availability or COST of pellets in Australia. You ... | |
| cleaning my ss grill | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: i have a stainless steel grill and its still getting litttle rust red spots on it and i am curious ... A: Brett, Try using barkeepers friend, available at most grocery stores. it is a cleanser and polish ... | |
| Grill soot | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Recently my grill has developed a black soot on its racks which then transfers to the meat. What ... A: what type of grill: gas or charcoal. Soot can be caused by many things: bad gas, accumulation, bad ... | |
| 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: Pete, Once the meat has cooked, you won't get smoke into it. So by reversing the process, you ... | |
| smoking a 40lb pig | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a very large (500gal) smoker, very stable temp, heat offset to each side of the bullet, ... A: I think all you will do is ruin the pig. If you cooked it first, I would think that the skin would ... | |
| smoking a 40lb pig | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a very large (500gal) smoker, very stable temp, heat offset to each side of the bullet, ... A: Paul, Sorry, but it just won't happen. The only way to get a crispy, crunchy skin would be on ... | |
| rotissering a turkey | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: My big question is with regards to timing. I understand that the final determinate should be ... A: Mark, The timing should be similar but it will depend on the temperature that you have the ... | |
| Gas BBQ Burner Won't Stay Lit | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4-burner gas grill. One of the four burners won't stay lit--when you turn and press the ... A: Not alot, just a couple standard things. have you tried degreasing around the valve? Checked ... | |
| BBQ'ing two different steaks, lid up or down? | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I was raised to make my steak in a well seasoned cast iron frying pan. My Grandmother always trimmed ... A: cook, Generally, I cook my steaks on a medium heat (350 f) with the lid closed. the cook time ... | |
| adding briquetts to a gas grill | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I just replaced my old Ducane propane grill with a Nexgrill gas grill -(propane converted to natural ... A: briquettes or flavor grates will be fine. they don't really do much except collect drippings and ... | |
| smokers | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: First off, thanks for your time! I'm just getting into smoking meats and currently in the market for ... A: Jay, Welcome aboard. It really depends on your preference. A charcoal/wood fed cooker will ... | |
| Replacement gas grill burner tube | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Hey John, I am replacing some rusted tubes in my grill and I noticed that the CharBroil universal ... A: John, Not quite sure about this as I can't see it. Are these holes before or after the venturi ... | |
| gas grill conversion | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: We have a Sunbeam Natural Gas Grill, model #BN6522RPB-S that we want to convert to propane gas. ... A: This is not a real area of expertise, but there are ways to do the swap over. The question is: is ... | |
| how much wood chips do i use for my smoker | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I just got a Brinkman Smoker and use a whole bag of wood chips and the smoker lasted about 3hrs food ... A: Robin, Sorry for taking so long. Sometimes the system works... Did you soak the chips in water ... | |
| Converting Weber 320 to Propane | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently spoke with Weber and they no longer provide the conversion kit from Natural Gas to ... A: Bill, Sorry, not going to be much help here. ebay has some conversion kits, A generic may work ... | |
| yakiniku grill | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I am about to open a yakiniku restaurant in thailand and now i m choosing the stainless steel grate, ... A: Parat, I am thinking of that gauge for constant use over hot coals. If you are using a setup like ... | |
| yakiniku grill | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I am about to open a yakiniku restaurant in thailand and now i m choosing the stainless steel grate, ... A: Parat, Sorry, not going to be much help here but for a grate guage, I wouldn't go too much thinner ... | |
| BBQ problem | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: The flame on my BBQ goes out the second I release the intensity knob after starting. Two of the ... A: you may have an obstruction in the line, like a spider web. Check the venturi tube at the opening ... | |
| BBQ cooking temperature | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Can a BBQ be too hot? What is the regular desired temperature for cooking things like chicken ... A: Yes. You wouldn't want to cook above 450 degrees f. To get a crust you can cook at that temp. I ... | |
| Grill grate material? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I am going to order a custom grill/smoker and I was asked if I would like a wire woven mesh material ... A: james, Can you tell if the mesh is about the same weight as the expanded? My concern is that the ... | |
| how much meat? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I am having a bbq for roughly 35 adults. the menu is tandoori chicken (boned) boneless chicken in a ... A: Figure a 1/2 lb per person, more (3/4 lb) if you have big eaters. But the tricky part is determining ... | |
| Smoker | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have an old fridge that I am turning into a smoker. I gutted the plasic on the inside, and I need ... A: Auryn, The idea is good, but my experience is to find a good used smoker (ebay, craigslist). I ... | |
| smoking a skinned wild hog | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: A few friends and I killed a 80lb wild hog. We skinned her, left her whole, and put her in the ... A: It's too bad that you removed the skin as that helps keep it moist as it is cooking. With domestic ... | |
| WHOLE HOG | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I just smoked my firt small 15lb pig in my barrel smoker yesterday. It is two drums welded together ... A: I suspect that your temperature was lower than you thought. Not too sure why you would need to keep ... | |
| smoking boston butt | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: When i smoke a boston butt, i usually smoke for 6 hours on an electric smoker (6p-midnight)then into ... A: I will agree with the consensus that meat will only take smoke for 4-5 hours after that it is not ... | |
| steak | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Hey John I would like to know how to season the perfect steak. what seasonings, marinades,and wines ... A: Ryan, this is going to sound boring, but good ol' salt and pepper works for me. Actually I make up ... | |
| cooking steamship round roast | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I am catering a wedding for a friend and they would like to have steamship round. I would like to ... A: Suzanne, First, I would use a top round of about 20-25 lbs available from most warehouse stores ... | |
| Cooking a pig | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Can you cook a pig over an open pit when the skin has been removed? What is the average live weight ... A: Don't see why not. Just need to keep turning it. My cousin swears a pig tastes better cooked with ... | |
| 40lbs inside round roast | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have two 20lb inside round beef roasts on order, that the butcher will tie together. I plan to put ... A: Warren, Depends on how you want to cook them and how hot the fire. When I do a 25 lb inside rounds ... | |
| Lighting charcoal with gas | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a charcoal grill but would like to light charcoal faster with gas. I currently stand over ... A: Bill, You need a flamethrower (seriously). That is what we use to light our charcoal. For a small ... | |
| Pig Roast | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I've roasted a number of pigs on a rotisseri, using hickory wood. This weekend I'll be cooking a ... A: Bruce, I would be a little leery of the precook, especially on a large pig like yours. Depends on ... | |
| Whole Hog | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: John, I am a avid griller and smoker. Using various equipment and sizes over the years. I am not a ... A: Troy, Sorry, I did mean 1 hour per 10 lbs... I put my seasoning in the cavity on the meat. I see ... | |
| Whole Hog | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: John, I am a avid griller and smoker. Using various equipment and sizes over the years. I am not a ... A: Troy, My cousin, a pig farmer, swears the best way to cook a hog is with the skin off. I've only ... | |
| Offset barrel smoker heat distrubution | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine had a 55 gal barrel smoker with a offset fire box that he made but had issues with ... A: Joe, Probably not going to be a lot of help here. The majority of cookers with offsets are going ... | |
| fall off the bone ribs | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I smoked BBQ ribs for the first time and they turned out great but were not fall off the bone type. ... A: Brian, Fall of the bone is a bit of a misnomer. What you want is to take a bite and the meat to ... | |
| grilling correctly | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: When grilling meats and fish ( I use propane ) - the result is often an overcooked exterior and an ... A: Alice, Sounds like maybe your fire is too high. What type of grill? large or small? Fish only ... | |
| Whole hog pit cooking | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I am cooking a whole hog in the ground I have been researching methods through internet and ... A: Will, I do not know how you would maintain the temperature in the ground. I have never done it as ... | |
| SMOKING A SUCKLING PIG OFF SET SMOKE BOX | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I are trying to figure out how to smoke a whole suckling pig. This is the kind of ... A: Jessica, Generally it takes about an hour for every 10 pounds + 1 hour so if the suckling pig is 20 ... | |
| meat | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Why should I let my meat reach room temperature before grilling and how long will it take to reach ... A: Paul, To me, letting your meat reach room temperature is a little misleading. Getting the meat out ... | |
| Which grill is better? | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering with gas grill is better between the Designer Series Char-Broil Gas Grill model ... A: Charlie, In doing some internet research, the char-broil is a little on the flimsy side. The weber ... | |
| smoker | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: hello i just got a Brinkmann vertical charcoal smoker and and it has 4 vents 2 on top and 2 on ... A: Dale, Sorry to hear that. They aren't very good. I had one and got rid of it. 150 was about the ... | |
| BBQ Pro Smokr | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a BBQ Pro smoker from Sears. I cannot get the heat to sufficiently draw from ... A: Briquettes have a lower, consistent heat then wood or lump. yes, wood is for flavor, but it also ... | |
| BBQ Pro Smokr | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a BBQ Pro smoker from Sears. I cannot get the heat to sufficiently draw from ... A: Kay, How open are your dampers? Door closed on the firebox? These cookers are very thin walled ... | |
| Choice of chicken - roasting or frying? | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: When selecting to use a rotisserie method of cooking a chicken, is it better to choose a roasting ... A: Dennis, The main difference between roasters and fryers is size. Roasters are bigger, fed a ... | |
| gas grills that are ceramic briqette friendly | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have the CharBroil patio caddie that uses the ceramic briqettes. I would like to purchase a ... A: Gina, I would suggest doing a search for a model that you want and see what it comes with. These ... | |
| Portion for hamburgers | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: How much ground beef will I need for a BBQ (calculating 2 hamburgers per person, 40 people, so a ... A: Victoria, The rule of thumb is 1/2 lb per person. If you have big eaters, then maybe 3/4 lb per ... | |
| cancer risk | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: For smoking and grilling what is best to use as the heat source in a charcoal unit- wood or ... A: Don, Tell me that you are really kidding about this... ANYTHING that burns and emits smoke is ... | |
| smoking rib | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I tend to do everything right when I'm smoking ribs. There nice and tender from being smoked ... A: the heat sounds good. I would still suggest putting a pan of liquid between the heat and the ribs. ... | |
| Weber Genesis Silver B Grill Wanted New | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Weber - 3711001 Genesis Silver B Propane grill and love it. I know that a couple years ago ... A: Other than ebay or craigslist, I don't know of any other source. I wouldn't be to concerned about ... | |
| smoking rib | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I tend to do everything right when I'm smoking ribs. There nice and tender from being smoked ... A: The first thing that comes to mind is what kind of rub are you using and are you putting a sauce on ... | |
| pork spare ribs | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: how many slabs of pork spare ribs do I need to feed 10 guest A: Larry, figure on 1/2 a slab for each guest as a minimum. If your guests are big eaters go for 1 ... | |
| stuffing and marnaites | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: im smoking a 130 pound pig i was wondering what i should stuff it with and what kind of marinate ... A: Bill, I do not stuff my pigs, but I have heard of people stuffing it with chopped up pork butt and ... | |
| Broil Master replacement parts | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a model D3TX Broil Master. I need to replace the Patio Post( part #826132P,black) and the ... A: Larry, The internet is your friend, and best bet. Doing a quick google search turns up many ... | |
| Mesh to wrap meats for rotisserie | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Where can I buy the mesh for wrapping meat. I don't need the twine, that I have, but I do need some ... A: Jean, Best bet is to check with a butcher. I have not been able to find it. I generally tie my ... | |
| Gas Grills; Ceramic briquettes | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a small apartment with a very small outside patio area. My current Charbroil LP(propane) ... A: Scott, The briquettes or flavor rods or whatever they have today have no advantage other than ... | |
| how to smoke a pig | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My brother is getting married this weekend he has asked my husband to grill a pig. My brother is ... A: I don't cure the pig. I just use a rub and then smoke the pig. I get my pigs, dressed. They are ... | |
| Cast Iron BBQ Grills | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Is it necessary or even possible to season porcelain coated cast iron grills? A: Lyn, Sorry for taking so long to respond. I do not think it is necessary to season porcelain ... | |
| greasy barbecue | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: When I barbecue, it seems the chicken or steak comes out greasy. I am thinking of two problems. I ... A: Mike, You don't say the type of pit you have, how big it is, how high the temperature is or how you ... | |
| beef tenderloin | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure this is in your field of expertise, but thought we'd try. I along with several others ... A: I just finished cutting up a beef tenderloin a few minutes ago. I do it very simply. There is a ... | |
| cooking a pig with no skin | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I can get a pig with NO skin. We are going to put it on a spit. Is there any different cooking ... A: Jerros, My cousin (a pig farmer) swears that a pig without the skin is better tasting that a pig ... | |
| offset smoking | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased an offset lang smoker. I have been using a vertical water smoker and am having ... A: Alex, First, nice cooker!! Are you using all wood, or a combination of wood and charcoal? All ... | |
| Indoor Grill Rotisserie | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: When i purchased my home 7 years ago the kitchen came with a built in gas grill and rotisserie. It ... A: Ed, Sorry I'm not going to be much help here for parts. I would try and see if you can find a ... | |
| broilmaster grill parts | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I am needing a Control Panel Assembly part for a Broilmaster (natural Gas) Grill. Model D39N, Grill ... A: Dawn, I doubt that I can help very much as I am not familiar with the grill or the part you need. I ... | |
| barbq for 150 people | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: we are planning a barbq for 150 a side of beef and a pig my husband is building a spit roasting ... A: OK, so where is it and can I come? With a pig, it takes about 1 hour per 10 lbs. Since you are on ... | |
| 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: you went right over my head, with that question. what are you, a rocket scientist?? ;-) I doubt ... | |
| Propane Grill | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a new 4 burner propane grill from sams club members mark. When I light all 4 burners, the two ... A: Mitch, I'm sorry, but I don't think that I'll be much help here. I am thinking that it is just an ... | |
| cooker plans | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: While traveling through East Texas I saw BBQ cooker shaped like a revolver with the barrel being the ... A: I'm sure it is a custom made job. There are several web sites that offer bbq plans: ... | |
| coking a rotisseire chicken | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Do I use the gas burners and the infrared burner at the same time? This is my first time using the ... A: Generally, most grills do not allow both to come on at the same time. But the general answer is no. ... | |
| CUTS FOR SLOW GRILLING | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I'vs done pork butts & brisket. Is there anything to try? A: I guess you mean is there anything else to try? Of course: ribs, pork loin, chicken, turkey, fish, ... | |
| bbq maintenance | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: my broilmaster bbq(model D4CP6) needs an overhaul(flame coming out of control panel etc.)and i know ... A: Bruce, I would generally suggest buying the manufacturer's parts because other parts just don't ... | |
| Smoker Tray | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: John, I've asked a question about this in the past, but have a follow up. Ok, so, I bought hikory ... A: Greg, Put the chips in the entire tray. The design of the tray allows the smoke to exit the holes ... | |
| roasting a pig | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: How do I cook a pig on a gas grill? Is it the same as on a charcoal grill? ANSWER: Cooking on a gas ... A: I assume that you have sent this again so: Brett, I don't using any wire to wrap the pig in. I ... | |
| BBQ tank | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in Michigan and BBQ 4-5 times a week all year around,with no problems. This winter I was ... A: It sounds like a regulator problem. Is it a Weber? They are notorious for it, although you ... | |
| roasting a pig | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: How do I cook a pig on a gas grill? Is it the same as on a charcoal grill? ANSWER: Cooking on a gas ... A: Brett, I don't using any wire to wrap the pig in. I cook mine on a meadowcreek directly on the ... | |
| roasting a pig | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: How do I cook a pig on a gas grill? Is it the same as on a charcoal grill? ANSWER: Cooking on a gas ... A: That should be fine (the grill size). Basting a pig makes no sense unless you remove the skin. ... | |
| roasting a pig | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: How do I cook a pig on a gas grill? Is it the same as on a charcoal grill? A: Cooking on a gas grill is no different than cooking on a charcoal grill, provided all things are ... | |
| Smoking Pork Ribs | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I do alot of smoking and my pork butt always comes out good, but I seem to have a problem with ribs. ... A: Ray, it sounds like you are doing everything right. Just remember that "falling off the bone" is ... | |
| Buying an outdoor propane grill | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: Just bought a house, and wanted to get a grill. Any recommendations? I grill quite a bit, and am ... A: Derek, Buy a grill that is a name brand with good support. Weber comes to mind. A quality product ... | |
| Wood Smoker in my Gas Grill | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Charmglow 8905 4 Burner Gas grill. I converted it to Natural Gas and have yet ... A: Greg, Generally you can find wood chips anywhere charcoal is sold. Most grocery stores probably ... | |
| Wood Smoker in my Gas Grill | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a Charmglow 8905 4 Burner Gas grill. I converted it to Natural Gas and have yet ... A: Greg, You'll need wood ships or small pieces of wood chucks. Best to soak them so they don't burn ... | |
| Charcoal | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I was using my new Char-Broil smoker with a fire box on the side. I was using lump charcoal and I ... A: Ben, It is not what you are doing, it was you are trying to do. an outside temperature of 20 ... | |
| smoked burgers | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I understand the reasons for not puttin ground beef in a smoker but if you were to sere them, say on ... A: Ryan, I never heard of a reason not to put ground beef in a smoker although it is not something I ... | |
| Grilling neophyte | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased my first grill. It's a simple Weber Kettle grill and I've performed one meal. It ... A: Ryan, You can never go wrong buying a Weber grill. My biggest complaint with the Weber charcoal ... | |
| fatty ribs | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: My question is; what is the best way to cook off as much of the fat as I can? Already been trimmed, ... A: oh my gawd!! blasphemy cooking off the fat... that's the best part... Really, about the only ... | |
| smoking whole pig | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a custom homebuilt wood burning smoker using pecan and hickory wood. Do I need to inject ... A: Marvin, NICE COOKER!! It generally very difficult to get additional flavor into a hog unless you ... | |
| BBQ Pro Deluxe Charcoal Smoker | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a BBQ Pro Smoker at a real good price but of course no directions on how to use the ... A: Tammy While I am not familiar with this particular model, doing an internet search for bbq pro ... | |
| Building a BBQ pit | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to build a simple BBQ pit in my backyard for butts and ribs. I have the fire barrel, ... A: Derek, Sorry it took a while. Expanded metal is the way to go but I would order Stainless steel. ... | |
| Tender Meat on a Smoker | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I am really into using a smoker now, I love that taste! I used to just cook in a crock-pot inside ... A: Ryan, How long do you cook, what size Butt and what temperature do you pull the butt? For pork ... | |
| Cooking a rotisserie chicken using the side infrared burner | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 burner gas grill with a infrared burner in the back, up on the side. I want to cook a ... A: Kevin, I would do the opposite. Start it at 325-350, when it reaches about 160 degrees in the ... | |
| "BBQ Grates" horizontal smoker | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently received a BBQ Grates horizontal smoker from a friend who had never taken it out of the ... A: Megan, I don't know anything about that brand and couldn't find any thing either. I would suggest ... | |
| COOKING 20 LB AVG TOP ROUNDS ON A ROTISSERIE | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I JUST STARTED A CATERING BUSINESS AND WAS LOOKING FOR SOME COOKING GUIDE LINES FOR COOKING 20 LB ... A: Depending on temperature (try about 300-325 degrees) and how close the meat is to the heat, figure ... | |
| Multiple Pork Butts | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: John - I'm having pull pork sandwiches for a party next month. With 30-40 people, I'm figuring on ... A: whoa bob, you must want plenty of leftovers. That much pork will feed about 50-60 people at least. ... | |
| BBQ | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: just want to ask what additives can I use to tenderize my pork? thank you A: Joann, No additives, just cook low and slow. Most pork today is very tender, but shoulders and ... | |
| grill grates | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I am purchasing a new grill,and would like to know if: (1)cleaning/oiling porcelain grates is the ... A: Larry, You clean and oil all grates the same to remove food particles and make it easier to flip ... | |
| time to cook a pig | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: When slow cooking a 35lb piglet at 200 1.5 hours per 10 lbs seems very quick, for me 6-10 hours at ... A: Richard, The lower the heat the more time will be needed to reach a set temperature. What I mean ... | |
| BBQ SMOKED RIBS | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: WHY DO MY SMOKED RIBS LOOK AND TASTE LIKE HAM AFTER SMOKING 4 TO 5HRS MEAT IS VERY PINK A: Tom, The pink look is from smoking. What type of rub did you use? Did you put the rub on ... | |
| Grilling | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I am new to grilling.Yesterday i tried to grill some vegetables like vegetable kebab.I tried with ... A: Ramya, Sounds like you cooked directly over the fire. Try grilling indirect. There are two ... | |
| Vegetables grilling | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I am new to grilling.Yesterday i tried to grill some vegetables like vegetable kebab.I tried with ... A: Ramya, Sounds like you cooked directly over the fire. Try grilling indirect. There are two ... | |
| Cast iron grates | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I know nothing about cast iron grates. Do I have to season them first. Do you use them sharp side ... A: Al, You are not a poor griller, just a little inexperienced. With cast iron grilles. they have a ... | |
| propane output | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a propane stove for camping. I want a double burner that will facilitate a griddle ... A: Eric, Since your main use is as a campstove, I would stick with lower BTU. My experience (which is ... | |
| bbqing porterhouse | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: i bought three wonderful 2 pound porterhouse steaks from a butcher in manhattan. to grill i started ... A: jla, Nice steaks! I would not be searing my steak under high heat like that. To sear the steaks, ... | |
| Adjusting flame | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Last year I bought my parents a Thermos Model# 461262407, A nice stainless steel BBQ. with a side ... A: Carl, If you have the manual, check it for adjustments. Here is a URL for the manual: ... | |
| char-grilled pork shoulder | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: i'm considering cooking the above on an average size, no frills charcoal grill; i've seen where most ... A: Joe, Temperature is controlled by moderating the air entering the grill. By closing off the air ... | |
| smoking a whole pig | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have ordered a 25# pig ordered for the 4th of july. I own a propane smoker( smokey mountain ... A: Mackey, Generally about 10 lbs per hour @ 275 degrees. Are you getting it butterflied? I doubt ... | |
| gas grill | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a new Weber gas grill with stainless grates. Should I wash them after every use and what ... A: Marilyn, Certainly you can wash them everytime, but it will get old. I generally clean thorougly ... | |
| 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: Sorry, not in my area of expertise. Where would you get the coal? A friend of mine has a clay oven ... | |
| Trouble with grill | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I hope this is the correct place to ask thisI have a 2 year old Charbroil grill that has hardly any ... A: Kaye, Try sticking to a brand that has a lot of support and parts that can be purchased. Weber is ... | |
| Trouble with grill | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I hope this is the correct place to ask thisI have a 2 year old Charbroil grill that has hardly any ... A: Still have the manual? Have you tried the manufacturers site? When was the last time you used it ... | |
| Whole Hog Cooking | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can settle a concern I have over cooking a whole hog. First, let me describe our ... A: Diane, When I cook whole hogs, I generally go 1 hour per every 10 pounds. Now I cook hotter than ... | |
| porcelain grates | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a Brinkman Proseries 2600 grill with porcelain grates. The grates have started to loose ... A: Joanie, I would measure the existing grates or even take them with you and go to a store that sells ... | |
| Gas grills (burners) | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Whats the story with Burners these days? A year ago it seem like cast iorn burners were the thing. ... A: Quality stainless steel will not rust, that's why they use it. Cast iron rusts out and they are ... | |
| gas grills | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in buying a new gas grill in the $300.00 to $500.00 range, (rotisserie ... A: You can't go wrong with Weber silver genesis and that should be in your price range. Are you near a ... | |
| Rotissierie grilling... | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Do I really need a 'dedicated' burner (infare or other) to get good rotisserie chicken or can I just ... A: Randy, No you don't need it, but might want it... For the main burners, how many? 3-4? If so, ... | |
| oven cooked ribs | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: any ideas on oven cooked ribs? Temp,how long to cook them?For two people only? Thank you A: Gary, It depends on what how you are doing them. You could try them on high heat and them low heat ... | |
| Maintaining adequate temperature | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: John: I've been a BBQ enthusiast for about 5 years. I use a Klose smoker which I love for the ... A: Adam, I would first stop using wet wood. It adds no value and can reduce the heat until it dries ... | |
| Yellow Gas Flame | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help? I have an elderly Char-Broil Gas BBQ which was running just fine, however ... A: Steve, How dirty was the grill? If it has been sitting all winter, this soot might be normal if ... | |
| baby back ribs | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I have been trying very hard to cook baby back pork ribs on our propane grill and ... A: Pamela, First thing all you do with boiling is boil the flavor away. You can cook ribs on a gas ... | |
| Steak | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between Rib Eye, Del Monaco, and Prime Rib? I have been told that they are ... A: You are correct on the preparation. Essentially they are the same cut of meat. Prime Rib, Rib eye ... | |
| how much wood chips to use | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a silver smoker bbq with the side fire box. I tried to smoke a 2 lb roast. 3 hrs ... A: Ron, First remark, never use mesquite wood chips or any other type. you'll get a product that ... | |
| Grill propane connection | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: This may be destined for an HVAC expert, but here goes... I have built a backyard grilling system ... A: Tyler, My apologies. I answered this question the other day but it didn't get sent out. Anyway, ... | |
| Cooking a steamship round? | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I have been searching for a recipe for a steamship round and the time for cooking one around 60 lbs. ... A: 60 lbs seems very heavy for a steamship round. Are you sure of the weight? For that size on a ... | |
| beef ribs | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I love the taste of beef ribs off of the bbq. However, I find that they are very fatty, even after ... A: parboiling??? did you keep the broth and throw the ribs away.... Restaurants are getting trimmed ... | |
| Hotwings | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I am getting ready to open a hot wing restaurant overseas. I have selected the sauces I want to ... A: Since I have done a lot of overseas travel, I may have some insight, but not much. You don't ... | |
| HELP!! | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: My family is coming to visit and i wanted to have a cookout for them. I was wondering, What is the ... A: Esteban, This is a somewhat difficult question to answer. It is very subjective. I'll tell you ... | |
| elmwood for barbecuing | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm a woodworker who collects his own wood. I happened to come across some wood whose aroma was so ... A: Willie, I must admit, you got me stumped.... I've never heard that you couldn't use Elm wood. I ... | |
| steak grill | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: What is the best way to cook a thick steak I have my local butcher cut for me approx. 3/4" - 1" ... A: Size is no problem here. That's a good size steak. For me, the best way to grill a steak is just ... | |
| shrinking chicken skin | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a gas smoker/bbq. I use a sweet brine for about 8-10 hrs. for chix qtrs. Usually do 12 @ a ... A: JD, I doubt that brining will make a difference. In bbq competitions, we trim the meat off the ... | |
| BBQs that can cook with gas or charcoal | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: What do you think of BBQs that can cook using either gas or charcoal. I am building an outdoor ... A: Jonathan, While I prefer charcoal, gas and electric bbq's are fine. Gas is easy and leaves little ... | |
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I can generally answer most questions relating to BBQ, smoked meats, choosing meats, grilled meats, spices, rubs, sauces, grills, cookers, smokers, wood, charcoal and food preparation.
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I have been cooking and smoking meats for over 40 years (yep, even as a child). I am a BBQ competitor and certified judge.
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Bachelor of Barbeques Science B.S. from the Greasehouse University by the facilities of the Pitmasters College by the K.C. Baron of Barbeque
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