Which Type of Wood Should You Use for Smoking Meat? All wood is not created equal when it comes to smoking meat. That being said, don't overthink it. By Michael Y. Park. June 7, 2014.

The choice of smoker is less adjustable because of the investment factor - once you've spent $15,000 on a new smoker, you are mostly stuck with it.

For millions of Americans, cooking outdoors is a hobby, not a chore that simply feeds a family. Over the past 70 years, we have evolved from a culture in which women did all of the cooking in ...

Offset smokers are considered the more traditional type of smoker. According to Shannon Snell, pitmaster at Sonny’s BBQ, “The offset, which is very popular in the Midwest and Texas, is a ...

Is a smoker right for you? Compared to grilling cooking with a smoker is in a different league. It’s often done with indirect heat at a low temperature, usually anywhere between 225°F and 275°F.

There's a nuance to the woods you can use for smoking and grilling. Here's when each kind is best to use, according to grilling experts we spoke to.