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What are the differences between the various types of smoking woods?
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In my opinion, they all taste primarily smoky. But there are subtle differences between the various woods. Oak produces a clean, uncomplicated taste and is a favorite of the barbecue circuit, especially around Memphis, TN. Post Oak from Central Texas has a sweet and delicate flavor that makes Texas Hill Country barbecue unique. Apple (and other fru
What’s the secret to great grilling?
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It's no secret, it knows the basics. Most cooks instinctively understand that you have to watch the heat when you sauté or bake, and it's the same with grilling. The most important thing to know is which type of heat to use: either DIRECT or INDIRECT. Most of the common problems associated with grilling, like burned or under-cooked
Should you cook food with an open lid?
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The analogy that I most often use is baking a cake. You wouldn't bake a cake with the oven door open because it would take forever to cook, wouldn't rise or brown properly etc. because all the heat escapes. Likewise, it is better to grill with the lid down. Cooking with the lid down captures the heat and lets it do its magic on the food; the food w