(StatePoint) Grilling isn’t just for summer celebrations. Elevate your holiday table and wow family and friends by skipping the oven and grilling main dishes instead. To start, you need the right fuel.
“The best wood helps you capture those cozy, smoky notes you’re looking for during the holidays, whether you’re grilling turkey, lamb, pork, beef or veggies,” says Levi Strayer of Bear Mountain BBQ.
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