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 ...

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 ...

COLLEGE STATION For many, the smell of sweet, peppery BBQ smoke evokes many memories, traditions and flavors. Whether smoking for a tailgate or family and friends, BBQ never ceases to provide the ...

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 ...

Near Lockhart, Texas, where the San Marcos River winds through pecan orchards and native woodlands, Swift River Pecans is redefining what it means to work with nature. Known for its regenerative pecan ...

Hickory barbecue wood offers a strong, savory flavor profile with deep roots in the American BBQ tradition. Apple creates a mild, fruity taste perfect for pork, turkey, or chicken. Mesquite BBQ wood ...

A new St. Johns restaurant serves fresh-fired dishes with smoky flavor and Southern flair, featuring sweet-and-spicy ...