Don’t be fooled, grilling season is a competition. If your neighbor invites you over for a cold one and a burger and that meat destroys anything that ever came off of your grill, well, it’s time you get to work. Here’s a simple but effective way to improve what you serve up. These pieces of old bourbon barrels will easily fit in your grill and give that smoke a delicious flavor. It imparts that boozy sweetness you love to your next plate of steaks or chops. Pick some up and invite your neighbor over for the next round.
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