Hickory is often the first wood that comes to mind when we think about fuel for our smokers or grills, and it's no wonder: Many of us grew up associating it with smoke-flavored snacks, such as ...

The wood is also fibrous and has little stray bits on the edges that catch fire easily, which can be a good thing—Nick Pencis of Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Que in Tyler says he likes to start ...

Hickory is also traditional to Southern barbecue. "I would choose hickory wood [for smoking any meat] because it is more traditional than anything else to what I grew up eating," Heath Riles says ...

Our Favorite Wood Pellets I liked the Traeger Hickory Wood Pellets best for their flavor, burn rate, and price. For versatility in food pairing, BBQr's Delight Hickory Pellets are an excellent choice.

The 20-pound bag of Pit Boss BBQ Hickory Pellets is on sale for just $9 at Walmart, a 44% discount compared to its normal price tag of $16. No matter what kind of meat you're cooking, these ...