(StatePoint) From backyard watch parties to stadium parking lots, fall weekends mean two things: football and BBQ. As you fire up the grill, remember that the secret to crowd-pleasing smoky flavor is starting with the best fuel.

“Whether it’s pellets, chunks, chips or charcoal, the best wood creates the best fuel that helps you achieve a clean, consistent burn and smoky, authentic flavor,” says Levi Strayer of Bear Mountain BBQ.

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