Every Thursday morning Charles Brewer procures sliced oxtails from his local H-E-B. He sprinkles them liberally with TexJoy barbecue seasoning, then adds extra dashes of paprika and onion powder.

Smoking meats at home can be an intricate process for beginners, from picking the type of wood chips to cooking the meats like smoked brisket for the exact right amount of time. And even when you get ...

Craving some smoked meat for dinner? Prep the oven. There's something irresistible about the deep, smoky flavor of meat that's been slow-cooked to perfection. From brisket and ribs to turkey and ham, ...

Over the last decade, the rule book for barbecue has been rewritten. Here are some the most important new authors of this singular cuisine. By Brett Anderson and Priya Krishna Brett Anderson traveled ...

Some say patience pays off, but the real reward might be found at your smoker. These 21 recipes make it tempting to call every weekend a meat-and-smoke celebration, all thanks to careful timing and a ...

As soon as it's warm enough to fire up the grill, cookout season has begun. Turn on Wendy Rene's "Bar-B-Q" (the ultimate outdoor cooking song) and dig out that bag of woodchips. It's time to smoke ...

Smoked meats are tasty, but they may also carry some health risks. Beth Czerwony, a registered dietician with the Cleveland Clinic, said the process of smoking and cooking meat at high temperatures ...

When it comes to Southern cooking, there’s one thing you can count on - smoke. It's not just a way to cook; it's an art form.

Smoked meats are tasty, but they may also carry some health risks. It turns out the process of creating that smokey flavor can be harmful. “When we’re preparing smoked meats, the smoke itself is one ...