When you're after that unmistakably smoky, truly authentic barbecue flavor, wood is the way to go. But when faced with the choice between wood chunks or wood chips, which provides the best result?

To grill is human, but to smoke is dad-like. Smoke is the so-called “third leg” of BBQ. It adds flavor, and helps build that sought after bark, and is what makes BBQ taste like BBQ. To make smoke, you ...

Call it an inflammatory statement, but when your barbecuing friends put on airs like Eastern mystics as they rhapsodize about the woods they use to smoke with, you have our permission to call them out ...

It%27s essential to match the right woods when grilling or smoking foods%2C from pork to fish. Think of pecan%2C mesquite and alder the same as ginger%2C basil or turmeric. Each tastes different. Use ...

Smoking with a fruit wood like cherry gives this bird a depth of flavor with a light hint of sweetness. In a very large pot, combine the water, sea salt, maple syrup, thyme, bay leaves, and garlic.

Do you love the taste of smoked chicken, but don't have a smoker? Or maybe you don't have several hours to wait before your chicken is done? You can get the same effect as smoking a chicken with a ...