by Obie Obermark Technically a rub is any dry powder applied to a meat’s surface prior to cooking. Usually this “dry powder” consists of salt and or sugar and spices, with the most basic form being salt and pepper. While any good seasoning can be used as a rub, “pure” rubs tend to have more sugar than do general-purpose seasonings. …
Fired-Up American BBQ Classics
by Dave DeWitt and Nancy Gerlach Memphis Baby Back Ribs Memphis Rib Rub Memphis-Style Finishing Sauce Kansas City Long Ends Kansas City Dry Rub Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw North Carolina Barbecue Sauce South Carolina Mustard Sauce Southern Hot Links Texas Beef Brisket New Mexico-Style Brisket Basting Sauce Memphis Ribs – Photo by Harald Zoschke …
Dr. BBQ’s Halloween Barbecue Feast
By Dr. BBQ, Ray Lampe Halloween is the best holiday of the year for people who like to cross-dress and beg. I must admit that while I’ve participated in many counter-culture activities, cross-dressing has never made the list, even on Halloween. It might be because there just aren’t any good dresses in my size. Most people have no idea what …
Brisket: The King of Texas BBQ
By Mike Stines, Ph.B. Food historians disagree how brisket became the staple for Texas barbecue. Some say the cattle barons didn’t want to feed the cowhands expensive cuts of meat so brisket — a cut of meat from the lower chest — was the meat of choice. Chuck wagon cooks in the 1800s learned that long, low temperature cooking over …
Does Sauce Make It Barbecue?
Some barbecue purists argue true barbecue doesn’t need sauce because the smoked meat and the herb and spice rub that is added before cooking provide more than enough flavor. Others say it is the sauce that makes barbecue great. One thing is for sure: There are as many barbecue sauces as there are backyard grill masters and each cook …