BBQ

BBQ, also called Barbeque (sometimes spelled Barbeque), is any meat slow-cooked with natural hardwood smoke. BBQ is generally prepared at temperatures between 180 and 300 degree Fahrenheit with cook times from three hours to over twelve hours. The low heat and slow cook time turns otherwise marginal cuts of meat such as ribs and brisket into tasty and tender delicacies.

Some people suggest BBQ is any meat grilled over charcoal and slapped with BBQ sauce but most BBQ connoisseurs agree that it’s not just the sauce. There are regional differences, however, and many U.S. cities claim to have the best BBQ recipe based on spices, sauces, or cuts of meat.

The distinctive taste of smoke is a BBQ trademark. Different woods impart different flavors, with mesquite, oak, hickory, apple, and grapevine all popular choices. Wood chunks are sometimes used solely for smoke generation with charcoal briquettes generating the heat. Another trademark of BBQ is the sauce, but Champion pit masterPaul Kirk says he can beat any sauce with a dry rub.

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• The Secrets Of Making Great BBQ

  
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  Making great BBQ is an art and a science. You need way more than just some good sauce. One of the most common mistakes that people make when they grill is to use the thermometer in the lid of the cooker. It’s not a good idea to use that thermometer because that’s not where the meat actually is. The meat is down ...
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• The Secrets Of Making Great BBQ

  
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• Book Review: Cheater BBQ

  
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• 11/21/09: Elixir’s 6th Anniversary Party & BBQ | Mission Dist.

  
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  Elixir has been around since 1858, making it one of the oldest bars in the city. The current owners are celebrating their 6th anniversary with college football (Boston College vs. North Carolina is their headline game), a punch bowl, and a free BBQ. Past cookouts have had tri tip, pork, fish… so the Elixir crew will ...
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• Recall: Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills

  
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• King Khan & BBQ + Those Darlins: Concert Review and Interview…on Love, Groupies, Tav Falco and the KY Sobriety Force

  
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• Video: 8 Cajun Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes, BBQ Turkey, Deep Fry Turkey, Roasting Tips

  
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• Another TV Show With a Local Connection: BBQ Pitmasters

  
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  According to Full Custom Gospel BBQ , dfw.com is reporting a new TV series showcasing “the high-stakes world of competitive barbecue.” BBQ Pitmasters begins on Decemeber 3 at 9:00 p.m. on TLC. Three folks in the series are from around here: Jamie Geer, owner of Jambo Pits, a Fort Worth company that sells custom ...
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• King Khan & the BBQ Show Interview

  
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• Random Notes: Rasslin, Football, and Wii

  
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• L.A. Beer Blast #43: Utopias, Samuel Adams Brewer Bert Boyce, Brew & You, Beachwood BBQ, BoHo, BottleRock LA, The Daily Pint, The Golden State, Library Alehouse, Lucky Baldwin’s, Lucky Baldwin’s Delirium Café, Naja’s Place, Simmzy’s, 38 Degrees, Verdugo B

  
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• Korean Barbecue Restaurant Recommendations

  
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  Often, I am asked to give restaurant recommendations in Seoul. I decided to post that information here as well, so you can also find good eats in the city. Chef Anna Kims friend specifically asked for some Korean Barbecue restaurants, so here is a short list with contact information.Dear 김아나,Here is a list of ...
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