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 ...

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

The flavors and types of barbecue vary widely from state to state, partly because of the variety of wood available in each region. While northern states lean hard on hickory, oak and mesquite are ...