Barbecue - The Discussion

Barbecue is America's contribution to the world's table, as well as the beloved regional food of many different Americans. In this episode of A More Perfect Plate, we talk about barbecue's roots in the Carribean, how it became distinctly American, and take a tour through some of the most important and popular regional styles of American barbecue. This is "The Discussion", where Nick & Bridget talk through the styles in an approachable way and then Bridget does a blind taste test of six different sauces to see how many she can get right and which ones are best.You can watch this on YouTube if you like to see all of her facial reactions!For more details, either read the full Dispatch on our blog post in the link below, or listen to "The Read" where Nick narrates the entire story.Read the full Dispatch on our blog.Watch "The Discussion" on YouTube.RECOMMENDATIONS:There are so many wonderful books about barbecue, it's hard to just pick a few, but these are my top picks:Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto by Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay - Franklin Barbecue is one of the absolute best barbecue restaurants in America. This book does a fantastic job of explaining the science behind barbecue and making it accessible at home.Rodney Scott's World of BBQ: Every Day is a Good Day by Rodney Scott and Lolis Eric Elie - Rodney Scott is a master of whole hog barbecue, and his book delves into the historical traditions behind the start of American barbecue, plus he shares tips on how to make this practical at home.Barbecue: The History of an American Institution by Robert F. Moss - this is the comprehensive source on the history of barbecue. It's readable, interesting, and fun. Lillie's Q - the source of several of the rubs we tried and purveyors of great regional barbecue products. You can get a sampler shipped to your house to do your own barbecue taste-off!Please note if you make a purchase using our links, we will earn a small commission. Thank you for your support!You can find our hub with the written dispatches, book suggestions, and more at: amoreperfectplate.comPlease be sure to subscribe to keep discovering interesting American stories. We appreciate your support for this project.Thanks for listening - cheers!Nick & Bridget