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Even if you have a tried-and-true method for making BBQ, it doesn't hurt to experiment once in a while. These BBQ tips are simply amazing and we have a feeling once you try one, you'll want to try them all!

Pay homage to your favorite cocktail

Mixed drinks such as a Bloody Mary or a Tequila Sunrise can add unexpected flavor and depth to your meat, making your BBQ creation something unexpected and unforgettable that will make quite an impression on your guests!

Grab the mayonnaise

Adding mayo to your favorite BBQ sauce ensures your meat is moist and juicy, as well as adding a little bit of tangy and surprising flavor to an otherwise ordinary sauce. Plus, it's great with smoked chicken or smoked brisket.

Smoke judiciously

Yes, you can't have authentic BBQ without the smoke flavor. However, gas grills aren't actually designed for this because they're built to prevent the build up of heat. What you need is a smoking strategy, which you can achieve by positioning chunks of hardwood under the grate and directly under the meat. Also, don't over-smoke your meat. It only needs to reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit, so don't keep piling on wood after that.

Skip the grate

You'll get better flavor if you cook your meat right on the hot embers.

Balance salt with cola

Meat needs salt to cook properly, and this is especially true for larger cuts of meat. However, some people don't like the salty bark this creates, so to counteract this add a little cola to your baste or just spritz it on the meat during cooking.

Don't burn all the wood chips

To enhance the smoke flavor, add some of the wood chips right to the marinade.

Warm the sauce

The difference between cold BBQ sauce and warm BBQ sauce is almost like two entirely different sauces. When you warm it, you enhance all of its inherent flavors, which makes it that much more dramatic and satisfying. And, it only takes a few minutes to warm it up to get just the right flavor and temperature.

Some of these tips were completely unexpected and surprising, but we can see how they'd definitely enhance the smoke flavor of your BBQ. Do you have any favorite tips for boosting the flavor of your BBQ? If so, share them in the comment section below!

Article Source: Thrillist