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Learn How to Smoke Meats on a Gas or Charcoal Grill with This Infographic


We’ve talked about the best cooking times and temperatures when you’re using an electrical smoker, but what if you don’t have one of those? This infographic explains the step-by-step process for smoking delicious meats with your charcoal or gas grill.

The graphic, from Northshore Fireplace, explains the difference between smoking, barbecuing, and grilling meat in addition to explaining how to smoke without a smoker. Additionally, it suggests the best types of wood to use when you’re smoking pork, beef, lamb, poultry, ham, or fish. For example, Apple wood is great for smoking ham and poultry, but not ideal for beef or lamb (go with Oak or Hickory instead). Lastly, it covers the best and worst cuts to smoke, so you know what to pick up at the store and what to cook another way.

Cooking With Smoke: How to Smoke on a Gas or Charcoal Grill | Northshore Fireplace