#bbq-tips

#bbq-tips

Using spent corn cobs for smoking not only enhances flavor with mild, sweet smoke but also contributes to sustainability by reducing waste.

"I don't generally recommend converting a gas grill into a smoker, they're not designed for it," Correa advises. "But if you're curious, use a smoker box or foil pouch with soaked wood chips placed over one burner set to low, with the other burners off or set very low."

According to Abdoo, the cardinal sin is cooking for too long. "It is absolutely possible to overcook brisket," he warned.

Homemade barbecue sauce recipes can be deeply personal and often reflect regional preferences, such as tangy vinegary sauce in the eastern Carolinas or sweeter styles in Kansas City.