The Art of BBQ Smoking: A Beginner's Complete Guide To BBQ Smoke and Wood Flavors

In this video, I'll give you a complete guide to BBQ smoking and wood flavors. I'll talk about the different types of wood, the type of food they best pair with, the pros and cons of each wood, and things to look out for. I'll also talk about the myths to smoking wood like soaking them in water. Then I'll talk about bad smoke vs good smoke. What the differences are between black, grey, white, and blue smoke. When should you use smoke when grilling and which wood do I prefer?

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[hawkeyeted]

I had a pitmaster once say to me that wood smoke should be treated as a condiment, just like salt and pepper. Too much (or the wrong type) can ruin your protein.

[barakahboutique]

Thank u for the video..i am surprised to know about good n bad smoke...will take care now about it...

[travellerseko]

Brilliant video again. You have excellent videos with full of high quality content.

[BbqMikeG]

I hope the google search for smoke and wood flavors sends people to this video. Great explanation and helpful graphics.

[bluecologne]

Good Sir! I promise to keep going back to this video and digest all the information provided! 👊👍💪 Thank you for this!

[boohoohoohoo]

Super informative!
11:14 Have you ever gotten lucky with the snake method on a kettle? Would love to know the conditions that led up to such a magical experience! E.g. # of starting briquets, layout of the charcoal, did you cover it once starting briquets were placed? Also setting of intake and exhaust air valves.

[heidisynnott]

10:29 - to cook a pork butt, would you smoke it a bit before finishing it in the oven? If so, for how long and how will you know what type of smoke is created in that first hour?

[jeoffbenzos]

You mentioned combining Cherry and Hickory. What would you use that for? Any other good combos I should try? I've mostly just used Hickory but want to try something new.

[SherryJav]

Hey were you able to fix your master touch premium hinge problems? I bought one and I can't even align the hinge enough it doesnt close at the front

[jamesblames]

I'd have to disagree with the notion of mesquite not being as versatile as other woods. In southern Texas and Mexico it's used very commonly for grilling all sorts of meats and dishes. Chicken and fish included.