Regional BBQ Profiles
Explore the traditions, techniques, and flavors that define American BBQ.
Alabama
Famous for the world's most unique BBQ sauce: a tangy, peppery White Sauce based on mayonnaise.
Chicago, Illinois
Born on the South Side, Chicago BBQ is famous for its aquarium smokers, rib tips, and the classic 'Tip-and-Link' combo.
East Texas
A blend of Deep South pork traditions and Texas beef, known for chopped beef sandwiches and sweeter sauces.
Eastern North Carolina
The oldest BBQ tradition in America, focusing on the whole hog and a sharp, simple vinegar sauce.
Kansas City
The 'Melting Pot' of BBQ, where every meat is welcome and the sauce is thick, sweet, and legendary.
Memphis
Home of the Blues and the 'Dry Rub' revolution, where pork reigns supreme.
Santa Maria Style
California's contribution to the BBQ world: Tri-tip cooked over high-heat Red Oak coals.
South Carolina
The home of the legendary 'Carolina Gold' mustard sauce, a tradition influenced by German heritage.
South Texas (Brush Country)
The 'Wild West' of BBQ, where intense Mesquite fires rule and direct-heat cooking is common.
St. Louis, Missouri
A major BBQ hub known for its highly trimmed ribs, thick sweet sauce, and the unique local delicacy of crispy pig snouts.
Texas Hill Country
Central Texas BBQ focuses on the meat and the smoke, usually seasoned only with salt and pepper.
Western North Carolina (Lexington Style)
Also known as Piedmont style, this tradition focuses on the pork shoulder and a 'red' vinegar sauce.