Lost Smoker Warranty 
I received the smoker as a gift but there wasn't any instructions - warranty or booklet with instructions in the box. Could you send me the above information?...

Best way to cook an ENTIRE beef flank. 
I recently purchased a 1/2 cow. That allowed me to acquire the cuts of meet that I wanted, not just what the butcher offered. Sunday is "smoker day," and ...

Weber Cookbook Tribute to the Marine Corps 
I am looking for your Weber Cookbook Tribute to the Marine Corps. Can anyone help me find them?

Recently at Lowe's, I saw one of these books. It had ...

Who can bottle our bbq sauce? 
We are starting a company to sell bbq sauce for retail and wholesale and need help to find a company who can bottle our bbq sauce.

Please can you help?...

I want more info on the Grill in the picture off your website 
Below is the link to your page and the picture. That is an awesome idea. Are there plans to build it or more pictures and I will build it from the pictures....

Reduce Vinegar Taste 
I added too much vinegar to my pork butt and I want to know how to reduce the vinegar taste so that it is OK to eat. Please help.


Answer:-

Do ...

Brinkmann Vertical Gas Smokers Temperature Control 
I'm having problems with my brinkmann vertical gas smokers temperature control, can anyone help?

I bought a new Brinkmann vertical gas smoker and followed ...

Tending Charcoal Fires 
Help for tending charcoal fires:-

I just bought a 250 gallon smoker grill. I am using charcoal on the bottom of the cooker to cook and wood in the firebox....

Oven Plank Chicken 
I'm wondering if I could put a whole chicken {beer butt} on a cedar plank in the oven. I don't want to intrude on my husband's domain - the grill.

I ...

Can Pork Loin Be Used For Your Pulled Pork Recipe? 
I have a BBQ coming up and am planning on doing smoked pork loin for BBQ. I've done picnic roast and it was good. Is cooking time for an 8-10 lb pork ...

Brinkmann Vertical Smoker Tips 
I have a Brinkmann vertical smoker and I cannot get the charcoal to stay lit long enough to cook the meat. I find myself adding more charcoal every two ...

How To Smoke Chicken 
Tonight I plan to use my smoker/grill for the first time to smoke chicken. My smoker has an off-set box to hold the charcoal. I plan to cut the chicken ...

My smoked meat tastes like charcoal...What am I doing wrong? 
I have a Char griller and have been using very little charcoal and apple wood for smoking. But for some reason all we taste is charcoal. What is the best ...

Water Smoker Problems 
Water smoker problems with my newly acquired Perfect Flame vertical water smoker.

I have tried on 2 occasions to smoke some nice back ribs for the ...

Developing Commercial Food Products 
Hello

I am developing commercial food products and I am in the midst of creating a very great but new relish hopefully for commercial purposes and or ...

Bad After-Taste From Smoked Food 
I have smoked food for 2 years now, the first year I used oak and the food was fantastic. I then got cherry and this was when I first got the bad after-...

Shredded Pulled Pork 
I am trying to cook a ~10 lb boneless pork shoulder to make shredded pulled pork for a party (which someone else purchased and gave to me).

I have ...

Smoker Wood Chips 
Which smoker wood chips should I be using?

I just got a new smoker and used Mesquite chips on the first use. The Mesquite flavoring was very overpowering ...

Why is the skin tough on my pellet barbecue roasted chicken? 
I use a Natural pellet barbecue. When roasting whole chicken I use alder or maple pellets and low to medium temp. For seasoning I put Johnny's on before ...

Uncooked pork shank or pre-cooked ham? 
For Easter dinner I plan on smoking/cooking a ham/s in my big green egg.
I found your recipe for marinade, 2 day soak, for ham. Do I buy one of the already ...

Can I thaw and smoke frozen meat? 
Can I thaw and smoke frozen meat with good results? Or should I only smoke "fresh" meat?

I have heard that smoking frozen meat does not turn out well....

Where to find a freestanding grill set?  Not rated yet
I downloaded the instructions on How To Make A Brick Barbeque from Gardener's World. But I can not find a barbeque grill set for the life of me! You know ...

Members Mark Gas Grill Conversion Kit   Not rated yet
I have a Members Mark grill that I want to change from gas to propane so I need to find a Members Mark gas grill conversion kit

The Model# is MONARCH04BNG....

Sustainable Barbecue Charcoal  Not rated yet
I love barbecue, but I am now seeking a sustainable way to do it. Do you know how to barbecue by using bamboo charcoal?

Answer:-

I've never grilled ...

Are rubs necessary for ribs?  Not rated yet
Question:-

Are rubs necessary for ribs?

Answer:-

The simple answer is yes and I must qualify that. What is the most simply prepared rub of ...

Lumpwood Charcoal or Briquettes?  Not rated yet
Hi Paul, loved your website!

I'm having a few problems opening my take away food shop, it is supposed to be a barbecue house but because the shop is ...

why does the skin of my chicken feel rubbery?  Not rated yet
Why does the skin of my chicken feel rubbery?

I use an electric smoker and add hickory chunks. I also marinate the chicken sometimes. I've tried different ...

Black And Decker Sizzle Lean Instructions Manual  Not rated yet
Can you send me a new set of instructions for my grill

About five years ago I was given a Black and Decker Sizzle Lean indoor grill for a shower/wedding ...

Olive Wood Chips  Not rated yet
In the early 1990s I bought a few bags of olive wood chips from a Pier 1 store in Seattle. I would love to use them again, but have not been able to find ...

Does A Propane Smoker Work As Good As A Regular Smoker?  Not rated yet
Does a propane smoker work as good as a regular smoker?

I have been bbqing a long time and a pretty good cook also. I had a smoker with a pit on the ...

For how long should I cook a whole piece of beef?  Not rated yet
I have lost the little book that came with my webber and I can't remember for how long should I cook a whole piece of beef.


Answer:-

It depends ...

Elliott's BBQ on Peoria in Tulsa  Not rated yet
I REALLY miss the old Elliott's BBQ restaurant on Peoria in Tulsa, OK. They used to sell their sauce in some grocery stores. Is your recipe from the old ...

What recipes do you have for Grilling Chicken ?  Not rated yet
I am looking for great outdoor grilling recipes for Whole or Half cutup Chicken. BBQ Type or Vinegar Mop[ Sauce. I tried the BBQ Sauce from a Commercial ...

BBQ Grill Photos   Not rated yet
I am guessing you still have the grill??!!
I would love photos detailing the hinge and grate system and a ruler to show some scale.
Thank you so much,...

Quick Smoked Pork Ribs  Not rated yet
Your recipe for Pork Ribs (smoked) calls for 60 min/lb but If I'm smoking 10 lbs that would be 10 hrs. Isn't that gonna be too long?

60 min/lb for ...

Smoked Rooster Recipe  Not rated yet
Will a smoker work for a rooster?

I have some backyard roosters that aren't quite a year old that I am ready to part with. I processed their brothers ...

Eastern North Carolina Vinegar Sauce  Not rated yet
How can I make a Killer Eastern North Carolina Vinegar Based Sauce?

First of all, I would like to thank you for printing the Memphis-Style Ribs Recipe ...

Memphis Style Ribs  Not rated yet
I need the recipe for MEMPHIS STYLE RIBS that I got at a restaurant in Downtown Memphis,TN (everytime I went see GRACELAND ELVIS PRESLEY'S Home).

It ...

Do you offer a Jalapeno Pepper holder for smoking filled peppers  Not rated yet
I've seen Jalapeno pepper holders somewhere, made of stainless steel and has holes in it to hold 16 peppers upright. We core the peppers, mix up a cream ...

Monitoring The Temperature Of A Smoker  Not rated yet
I have been using a smoker for 2 years and have trouble with knowing what the temperature of the smoker is. The temp gauge on the lid is not accurate,...

Reheating Pulled Pork  Not rated yet
We are wondering if preparing pulled pork the night before eating it and reheating it would have any effects on the meat such as taste, dryness etc.

We ...

Smoker Christmas Present Recommendation  Not rated yet
I'm a beginner. I love drop off the bone baby back ribs, brisket, chicken, etc and I want your smoker Christmas present recommendation. Please give me ...

Changing From Natural Gas to Propane  Not rated yet
I have a DCS BBQ. At my previous residence it was plumbed to natural gas. I need to convert to propane because our new home does not have natural gas ...

Does adding seasonings or fruit to the water add to the flavor when smoking?  Not rated yet
We've put various powders and seasonings to our water bowl in the smoker, but are not sure it makes a difference. Are we wasting our time?

Answer:...

My food collects cinders while cooking  Not rated yet
Whether I cook direct or indirect, my food collects cinders while cooking. Is there a secret?

I am new to Primo. Only fired it up three times so far....

Barbecue a Dolphin  Not rated yet
I'm going to answer the question before it's asked. Dolphin is a protected species so the hunting, killing and eating is illegal.

By publishing this ...

How long will homemade BBQ sauce last?  Not rated yet
We made a huge batch of BBQ sauce and would like to give it as Christmas gifts. We put it in bottles. How long should it be safe to consume? I assume ...

Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey Recipe  Not rated yet
I have an old Kamado smoker and I want to smoke a turkey for Thanksgiving. My daughter-in-law is going to brine the bird thinking that it will then be ...

Can LPG Run A Barbie?  Not rated yet
I have a LPG tank 25 ltr from a forklift that is on gas, can LPG run a barbie?

Answer:-

LPG is Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is a combination of ...

The Best Way To Smoke A Sirloin Tip Roast  Not rated yet
I have an 11 pound sirloin tip roast beef I would like to smoke for Thanksgiving. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to smoke it so it doesn't ...

New Burners For Beefeater Discovery i-1000  Not rated yet
Can I buy new burners for my Beefeater Discovery i-1000?

On cleaning my Beefeater as it will now be stored away for a few months, I found that 2 of ...

Paul Kirk Barbecue Classes  Not rated yet
Does Paul Kirk still offer bbq classes? I'm looking to sign up for one of his classes if he still offers them.

Answer:-

Yes indeed he does, it'...

Weber One Touch Gold COPPER  Not rated yet
I'm trying to get a one Touch Gold - COPPER which may only be available in Germany.

This item is for a barbecuer supreme.

Answer:-

The bad news ...

Perfect Flame Smoker Problems  Not rated yet
We've got a Perfect Flame Smoker problem!

We did not receive the manaul and the store can't find one. Can you help us get started?

Answer:-

Unfortunately ...

Where Can I Purchase Lums Char-Siu Sauce?  Not rated yet
Had it in Hawaii and wonder if available in the US.

You have a great site.

Phil

Answer:-

Thanks Phil for your kind words, whenever I get ...

How do you barbeque a 15 pound prime rib on a small pellet barbeque?  Not rated yet
I have a small Traeger pellet barbeque and I'd like to cook a large prime rib roast. The instructions with the barbeque said to use a smaller roast. I ...

Pulled Pork Cooking Tips  Not rated yet
When preparing my pulled pork last night, I trimmed the heavy layers of fat tissue before putting on my dry rub. Was this wrong? All pulled pork cooking ...

Weber Kettle Temperature  Not rated yet
I looked at your turkey smoking recipe and everything seems clear except the temp. You say smoke the turkey over medium coals. I wouldn't know medium ...

Diabetic Brown Sugar Substitute  Not rated yet
Is there such a thing as a diabetic brown sugar substitute?

I have a friend who is diabetic so I would really appreciate it if you could tell me how ...

Smoked Pork Butt Problems  Not rated yet
I smoked a pork butt and when it was completed to the correct temperature it did not fall apart. What am I doing wrong?

Answer:-

First of all ...

Weber Spirit Rain Infiltration  Not rated yet
Why does the drip pan fill with rain when the cover is closed. Whats the rain infiltration route?

Paul's Comments:-

I've no experience of working ...

Electric Or Charcoal Smoker  Not rated yet
Is it just a matter of preference whether to use either an electric or charcoal smoker? I get better results with electric smokers than I do charcoal.

Answer ...

How long will your BBQ sauce recipes keep?  Not rated yet
Hi, I want to know how long will your BBQ sauce recipes keep? Do you have to use right away or will they keep in the fridge for days or week?

Answer ...

Tender BBQ Ribs  Not rated yet
I don't understand why my ribs were not tender after 5/6 hours in the smoker?

I utilized a recipe from your web site. Used the rub and let the ribs ...

How To Season A New Smoker  Not rated yet
I have a brand new water smoker and I am told that I have to season it before use. The directions do not say anything about how to season a new smoker....

How Many Wood Chips?  Not rated yet
How many wood chips is recommended for the firebox?

Smoker rookie... Still learning..

Answer:-

I use two or three handfuls of pre-soaked wood ...

Best Lumpwood Charcoal   Not rated yet
What is the best lumpwood charcoal brand?

I've just bought a Landmann open oil drum BBQ.
What is the best brand of, readily available, lumpwood in ...

Kamado For Sale  Not rated yet
I have a kamado for sale and I don't know what price I should ask.

I am the owner of a beautiful blue-tiled Kamado BBQ, which I would like to sell. I ...

Clean Porcelain Grill Grates  Not rated yet
Am I able to clean porcelain grill grates in the dishwasher?

I own a Charmglow grill by Brinkmann that has porcelain grill grates. I am having a difficult ...

Bourbon Based BBQ Sauce  Not rated yet
Loved two of your recipes for bbq but wanted to try a bourbon based bbq sauce. Bought some but cannot find it now. No search engine seems to work. Did ...

Lingering Fish Taste  Not rated yet
I have a gas BBQ but am afraid that if I do fish on it that everything else will end up smelling/tasting of fish. Will the basket I bought make any difference ...

How To Install A Grill Into A BBQ Island  Not rated yet
Hi Guys,
I am a couple weeks away from having a company build an outdoor island, and install my new grill (its a Cal Flame drop-in grill. The plan is ...

Smoker Water Pan  Not rated yet
How do I get the most out of my smoker water pan?

Is it not cool to put barbecue sauce (or any other kind of sauce) on meat that's cooked in the smoker?...

BBQ Smoker Help  Not rated yet
I bought a smoker from Walmart last spring and have never used it. It has 3 shelves and a door on it.

Can you please provide some BBQ Smoker help with ...

Chipotle Sauce Recipe   Not rated yet
Do you have a chipotle sauce recipe?

I love the chipotle sauce like they serve on chicken at restaurants like Chilli's and O'Charley's. It's mostly ...

How do I blacken on the bbq?  Not rated yet
My wife and I both love our steaks, chicken, ribs, etc, charred or blackened on the outside and medium rare on the inside. We have a gas grill and chicken ...