"Without Texas post oak, Texas BBQ would not be the same," he said. Other types of oak also make great wood for smoking and grilling. Among these Leroy Hite recommends white oak. "Great heat and ...

Options like hickory, mesquite, and oak are "ideal for ... fragrant fruitiness to barbecue dishes and are well-suited for combining with other types of wood to round out their flavor profiles.

Salt Pepper Oak, a barbecue restaurant that gained popularity through TikTok, has relocated from Pass Christian, Mississippi, to Baton Rouge, 225 writes.  Founded by Vincent Hunt, the establishment ...