The most basic thing you need to know about choosing the right wood for making barbecue is: don’t use pine (or, really, any other coniferous tree). Hardwoods are what you seek, but which ones? You ...

When it comes to good barbecue, the meat understandably takes most of the acclaim. But without good wood, none of it would be possible. We asked some of the Southeast's top pitmasters and barbecue ...

Hickory barbecue wood offers a strong, savory flavor profile with deep roots in the American BBQ tradition. Apple creates a ...

The process of cooking barbecue involves several different factors, including smoker type, the wood used and the quality of meat. The decisions that a barbecue entrepreneur makes with regard to these ...

The wood you choose for Texas barbecue always has had a lot to do with the region you live in. Mesquite is plentiful in South Texas and has its merits, as does the traditional oak, which is a staple ...

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