Funny Pig Doctor Cartoon

Here’s the great Pig-Doctor cartoon!

Smoking a Pork Butt Using High Heat

I’m a big fan of the low-and-slow bbq method, but an opportunity presented itself to try a high heat pork butt.  I’ve read differing reviews from friends and thought I’d give it a run.  Here’s how my cook went.
I started with a full ring of Kingsford, not my favorite but it works and is consistent, [...]

Thoughts on Grilling

I just came across a few grilling statistics that got me thinking.
Let’s start with the easy one:  Heinz 57 sales increase 25-30% during the summer season.  Well no kidding.  57 is a good sauce for what it is.  Originally developed when most meats were salt cured, 57 was designed to simply make steak taste better.
Today’s [...]

Grilled Steak Over a Chimney Starter

Here’s how I grilled a Porterhouse steak over a chimney starter.  I saw Alton Brown do it with a Ribeye, so I figured what the heck, let’s see what happens.  Boy was it easy.
Start by lighting 1/4, or less, of a chimney.  Place cooking grate over chimney and let the coals become fully lit.  Clean [...]

How to Clean a Charcoal Grill

How to clean a charcoal grill is a common question asked by new Pit Master Wanna Be’s.  Here’s the quick and easy, down and dirty method for getting it right the first time.
Start by dumping your ash catcher before your next cook.  You’ll probably need the room especially if you use a processed briquette like [...]

How to Grill a Fatty

OK, here’s how I grilled my first Fatty and what I learned.  If you don’t know what a Fatty is, you’re about to find out what you’re missing.  Seriously good eats!  But just take notice, I did screw up a few things.
To start I cooked a few strips of bacon in the oven to my [...]