BBQ flavor starts with REAL WOOD SMOKE. Smoking chips provide a way to achieve this wonderful taste even when using alternative fuels such as gas grills and vertical or electric smokers. With its rich and distinct flavor, mesquite wood ideally pairs with brisket, steak, and other cuts of beef, but it also complements other meats such as pork and lamb. Mesquite is popular in the Southern United States, especially Texas, where BBQ means BEEF.