What smokers does Famous Dave's BBQ use?

I had heard that "Famous Daves" uses cookshack smokers also- maybe it was on this forum- it's been a long time ago.

As for duplicating his ribs- Dave offers a DVD called BBQ Pitmaster Secrets Revealed. He adds his recipe for killer ribs that's close to what he does in the restaurant. I'd enclose the recipe, but it's copywritten, and I really don't want Dave Anderson roasting me over the coals.

I've tweaked his rub recipe a bit and send it in my sauce exchange packages.

They use Southern Pride smokers

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Originally posted by Que'n RN:
I had heard that "Famous Daves" uses cookshack smokers also- maybe it was on this forum- it's been a long time ago.

As for duplicating his ribs- Dave offers a DVD called BBQ Pitmaster Secrets Revealed. He adds his recipe for killer ribs that's close to what he does in the restaurant. I'd enclose the recipe, but it's copywritten, and I really don't want Dave Anderson roasting me over the coals.

I've tweaked his rub recipe a bit and send it in my sauce exchange packages.

I can't vouch for Famous Dave's ribs but I can vouch for Que'n RN's RUB! Get in on the next exchange and you may be lucky enough to get a package from Denver!

Just checked Famous Dave's Web. They indicate that they use CS for at least some of their smoking.

http://www.famousbbqstore.com/smokers.html

The Famous Dave's in Manchester, NH (now closed) cooked on Southern Prides. I recall reading on the forum they were introducing Cokshack smokers...forget which ones.

That is good to know Q. I just ordered his DVD. Does it say how to make his sauce as well?

I doubt it...hehe

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Originally posted be BBQnCali:
...Does it say how to make his sauce as well?

If your into making sauces?, check out some of these recipes...might be something there that catches your fancy?.... link

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Originally posted by BBQnCali:
Does it say how to make his sauce as well?

He recommends his own sauce- sold in stores-it's actually pretty good.

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Originally posted by cal:

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Originally posted be BBQnCali:
...Does it say how to make his sauce as well?

If your into making sauces?, check out some of these recipes...might be something there that catches your fancy?.... link

Cal,
That's the MOTHER LOAD of sauce recipes!
Joe M

Dang! I was hoping for a recipe for Saltlick's Que sauce on that list. Just bought a couple bottles at HEB down here in Houston...great sauce.

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Originally posted by Joe M:
Cal,
That's the MOTHER LOAD of sauce recipes!
Joe M

Actually the Mother Lode might be out own collection from back in 2004. Dang, time for a new book...

Best of Forum Sauce Collection

Thanks Guys!

I actually agree with you RN. I really like his Rich and Sassy sauce for being a store bought sauce. I have bought TONS of store bought sauces since I got into Q'in. There are very few that I actually like because they have that preservative taste to them.

I have tried making a few(maybe three) of my own from recipes I found online and so far I haven't found one I liked. They had a weird taste which could have been from the molasses or something else in them I just didn't care for.

The only 3 store boughts so far that I like are the Famous Daves "Rich and Sassy", Head Country BBQ sauce and I add a little cinnamon to it, and another that I bought at Cabelas a long time ago called Open Country "Memphis Smokey". It was put out by Cabelas but they stopped carrying that line for some reason. It was REALLY good.

I looked at the list Cal and Smokin posted and DANGGG those are some collections. TONS of recipes. Any good ones that stand out of those huge lists? I would like to try making a few more and try finding something I like.

MaxQ - I love Saltlick BBQ sauce as well. If you ever find it, let me know!!

As mentioned, I happened to find the "spicy" Saltlick sauce at a H E B market here in Houston...they were out of the original. I assume it's a kicked-up version of the latter. I can't wait to try it with Q'd chicken or PB. I'm not a fan of Q sauce with brisket though it would probably be a great glazing sauce for burnt ends.

We're close to hijacking this thread so let's return to our normally scheduled topic

Well RN,

I just got done watching the video. I have to say I was a little dissapointed. He does give his recipe for A bbq sauce, but I don't think that it is actually his sauce that he uses in the restaurant. He also give A rub recipe, but I don't think it is the rub recipe he uses in the restaurant either. He also uses just a normal Weber kettle to cook his ribs. I think overall I was dissapointed because he doesn't mention anything about how he does them in the restaurant as far as the smoking and real prep procedures. It also contradicts the video I found on youtube from his company, in which they are using an Amerique. I think I might just ask the local manager for a tour of the kitchen. Then I can get some one on one time with which piece of equipment they use and their methods...lol

I really want to try to duplicate these at home. I already have his rub and sauce, which would make more sense as to what he would use at all of his restaurants. They probably just throw his rub and and let them sit a few hours or even overnight, and then just smoke them the next day and use his rich and sassy sauce, which all comes in bulk. This is just a guess.

Here is the video on youtube that I found
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79-3lRD4IQ8

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Originally posted by BBQnCali:

Another weird thing is I notice that they actually sell the Famous Dave's version of the Amerique on their site. They have 2 topside vents on theirs. Any reason for that and why our Amerique doesn't? Does having 2 vents make a difference?

Thanks,
Dan

Probably a older A/Q. Mine is an 2008 and has two vents.

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Originally posted by jjhacker:
Just checked Famous Dave's Web. They indicate that they use CS for at least some of their smoking.

http://www.famousbbqstore.com/smokers.html

does famous dave's still sell the CS smokers??
seems like the link on the online store to the smokers is gone