Hi Dr. BBQ,

I enjoyed watching you on OLN's All Star BBQ Show. My e-mail for you is what book would be best for someone who wants to learn the secrets of competition BBQ? I have been cooking on my drum smoker for almost a year now and love it, but I know I have so much to learn, especially after watching the OLN show. I have not been injecting my meats, and I would like to learn how to rest my meats. I am not looking for recipes so much, but more a good book of tips. Thank you,

Matt

Hi Matt,

I’m a little partial, but I think my first book Dr. BBQ’s Big-Time Barbecue Cookbook is a great primer for competing in BBQ cookoffs. This is the 25th year I’ve participated in cookoffs and I’ve seen it all. I think much of my experience comes through in the book and all the things you’ve asked about are covered.

Dr. BBQ