It is the use of slow, indirect heat that distinguishes barbequed foods from other forms of fire-cooking like grilling. When someone says they you to come over for a barbeque, the usually don't realize that they are misuing the term. You need to keep your cooking chamber between 180-220 degrees F. Mesquite is better for grilling. It burns a little hot for BBQing.

Very often, what passes for BBQ has been wrapped in foil (gasp!) to help keep it moist. What you get in this instance is braised meat that is acceptable, but not the real thing.

SoManyMiles-SoLittleTime,
I think you've been going to the wrong places

gutt22,
If you weren't so busy insulting Texans, it sounds like you could be one.