Top 10 States for Barbecue

Published on 30 December 2024 at 15:40
  1. Texas: Brisket reigns supreme, with a focus on simple seasoning and low and slow cooking over mesquite. Central Texas is known for its purist approach.

  2. Tennessee: Memphis-style ribs are a highlight, often dry-rubbed but sometimes sauced. Don't forget their pulled pork with vinegar-based sauce!

  3. Kansas: Kansas City is a BBQ melting pot. Burnt ends are a must-try, and they love their variety of meats and sweeter sauces.

  4. North Carolina: Whole hog cooking and vinegar-based sauces are key. Eastern NC uses a vinegar-pepper sauce, while Western NC (Lexington style) leans towards tomato-based.

  5. South Carolina: Famous for its mustard-based sauce, giving their BBQ a unique tang. Pulled pork is also a star here.

  6. Missouri: St. Louis ribs (spare ribs with the sternum removed) are a specialty. They also have their own style of BBQ pizza!

  7. Alabama: Known for its white sauce, a mayonnaise-based concoction that's great on chicken and pork.

  8. Georgia: A variety of styles, with Brunswick stew (a tomato-based stew with meat) being a regional dish.

  9. Kentucky: Mutton BBQ is a unique offering in Owensboro, KY. Burgoo, a stew with various meats, is another Kentucky specialty.

  10. Oklahoma: Hickory-smoked meats are common, with a focus on ribs and smoked bologna.

This list could definitely be longer, and states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas deserve honorable mentions.

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