Smoking FAQ - Answers to all your questions about all kinds of smoking

When should I apply barbecue sauce?
When should I apply barbecue sauce? - It is a commonly held belief that you shouldn't add barbecue sauce to foods while cooking. If you are smoking this just isn't true. It takes more than the temperature of a smoker to burn barbecue sauce so don't avoid it for this reason. There are several other great reasons not to add barbecue sauce too early.

Does bark affect the flavor of smoked foods?
Does bark affect the flavor of smoked foods? - Does bark on hardwood make barbecue bitter? Well that's one question that no one has decided yet so you'll just have to try it yourself and see what you think.

What’s the difference between wood chips and wood chunks?
What’s the difference between wood chips and wood chunks? - The size of the wood pieces you use to make smoke depends on the kind of smoking you are doing and te type of equipment you are using.

What’s a mustard rub?
What’s a mustard rub? - Wonder what the point of putting on a dry rub if it just falls off while you are getting the meat into the smoker? Here's a trick for keeping that rub where it belongs

What meats are best for smoking?
What meats are best for smoking? - Tough, bad cuts of meat are perfect for smoking. After all that's how barbecue got its start with pieces of meat no one else wanted.

Why do I get a bitter flavor on smoked meats?
Why do I get a bitter flavor on smoked meats?

I got a vertical water smoker without instructions. How do I use it?
I got a vertical water smoker without instructions. How do I use it? Your typical vertical water smoker can look a little like a puzzle when you take it out of the box. So exactly how does this thing go together.