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Barbecue has a wide appeal with over 95 percent of Americans saying that they like barbecue, and nearly one-third saying that they eat barbecue
or barbecue-sauced foods in any given week. The popularity of BBQ has translated into $2.9 billion worth of sales for this niche segment
of the U.S. restaurant industry, with BBQ restaurant sales growing by a rate nearly double that of the overall industry in 2014.
Muppet Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas "Barbecue Song" [1:48] at YouTube
listen to Wendy Rene 1964 R&B single "(I Like) Bar-B-Q" [1/2016 upload; ends at 2:25] at YouTube
short history
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TIME magazine article titled “A Brief History of Barbecue”
http://www.scbarbeque.com/index.php/links/2014-01-26-09-56-40
'barbecue' entry at Wikipedia
Wikipedia's barbecue template
search on keyword 'barbeque' {returns 6,000 items} at Amazon
search for books on keyword 'barbeque' {returns 30,000 items} at Amazon
for the record
In my travels pre-COVID-19, I decided that my favorite style of barbeque is the Kansas City flavor, and my favorite meat up there in Albuquerque is the pulled pork at Rudy's, without further sauce. I will often try other vendors and flavors as simple relief to boredom. I am in no way a culinary critic, but I have been eating food for many years now and will of course include concise opinions/reports here and there.
I will be most pleased if each visitor here finds some previously-unknown or long-wanted factoid or product to visit or examine and-or purchase.
Bon appétit to everyone - and may your future be lip-smackin' good!
let's define terms
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grilling
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rib_steak
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisket
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_beef
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagyu
http://www.beefmagazine.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork_ribs
http://www.pork.org/
http://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/
http://www.iowapork.org/
http://www.pork.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamb_and_mutton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goat_meat = "chevon" + "Cabrito", words of Spanish and Portuguese origin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poultry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_turkey
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_meat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_(food)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_rabbit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sausage
commonly grilled fish are http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon
opinions vary, of course, but basically barbeque & grilling goes with beer . . .
Spirit of America Bookstore's Beer, Wine & Booze Pages
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G.E. Nordell's New Mexico Beer Industry Links Page
G.E. Nordell's Oregon Beer Industry Links Page
National Barbeque Products
 | AlbuKirky Seasonings [est. 1/2011] website and blog [est. 7/2010]  in Albuquerque, New Mexico AlbuKirky Seasonings are all-natural & gluten-free & no MSG; flavors include Casa Seasoning, Red Chili BBQ Rub, Green Chili Rub, Anchonero Hot Rub, Red Chili Piñon Coffee Rub, Sweet Red; sauce flavors include BBQ Sauce, Duke City Sweet, Anchonero Hot BBQ Sauce • shop for AlbuKirky Seasonings at Amazon |
  | A.1. Steak Sauce [est. 1831 in U.K., 1862 in USA] is owned by food megacorp Kraft-Heinz [merger 2015] Commercial versions sold in the U.K. and in Canada are different than the U.S. version, which is made from tomato, raisin paste, vinegar, corn syrup, salt, orange, garlic, onions, spice & celery seed; new flavors include Bulls-Eye Sweet Hickory, Sweet Chili Garlic, Spicy Chipotle, Bold & Spicy (Tabasco); the tomato-based Chicago Steakhouse Marinade is flavored with black pepper & roasted bell peppers; the tomato-based New York Steakhouse Marinade is flavored with onion & cracked black pepper shop at the A.1. Sauce brand Store at Amazon • A.1. Sauce entry at Wikipedia A.1. Sauce Original flavor - 10 ounces for $3.95 A.1. Sauce Original flavor - 15 ounces for $4.98 A.1. Sauce Thick & Hearty flavor - 5 ounces for $5.55 A.1. Marinade New York Steakhouse flavor - 16 ounces available thru Amazon third party sellers A.1. Marinade Chicago Steakhouse flavor - 16 ounce 6-pack for $17.78 {sic} |
 | B.E. Sauce / Barbecue Everything / Barbecue Sauce [] is made in Maryland sweet & tangy, with a hint of spice Barbecue Everything sauce - 12-ounces for $6.00 Barbecue Everything sauce - 1-gallon bottle for $22.00 |
 | Blues Hog brand BBQ sauce [est. 1990; new owner 2015] is based in Washington, Missouri sauce flavors include Original, Smokey Mountain, Tennessee Red, Honey Mustard, Champions' Blend; sauces available in pint jars & gallon jugs, cases available on Amazon; dry rub flavors include Original, Bold & Beefy, Sweet & Savory; also flavored wood chunks shop at the Blues Hog brand Store at Amazon - also sold at Wal-Mart & Ace Hardware Blues Hog BBQ sauce sampler - 4-ounce 5-pack for $19.99 |
 | Bull's-Eye brand BBQ Sauce [est. 1985] from food megacorp Kraft-Heinz shop at the Kraft Bull's-Eye brand Store at Amazon Bull's-Eye sauces also include Memphis, Kansas City, Texas & Carolina flavors not found on Amazon (2020); there are also 6-pack and 12-pack offerings; some flavors may contain high-fructose corn syrup Bull's Eye Original flavor BBQ sauce - 5-gallon pail for $102.27 Bull's Eye Original flavor BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 3-pack for $12.18 Bull's Eye Hickory Smoke flavor BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 3-pack for $19.90 Bull's-Eye Everyday Original flavor BBQ sauce - 17.5-ounces for $7.54 Bull's-Eye Everyday Honey flavor BBQ sauce - 17.5-ounces for $15.48 |
 | Wilson's B-V Beef-Flavored Broth & Sauce Concentrate [1940s] is made by Major Products, Inc. in New Jersey or Nevada and sold at grocery stores everywhere generally used to enhance gravies, soups, stews, sauces, meat loaf B-V Beef-Flavored Broth in 3-ounce jars - 12-pack for $89.99 |
 | California Rancher [est. 2010] is based in El Segundo, California other flavors include Santa Maria Roast Rub, Oaky & Smoky and Monterey Seafood and Wild Hog Cajun-Style Seasonings, Wild Hog Habanero BBQ Sauce California Rancher Dry Rub Seasoning Set - 5.5-6 ounce 4-pack for $45.96 California Rancher Monterey Seafood Seasoning - 6 ounces for $11.99 California Rancher Santa Maria-Style Seasoning - 5.5 ounces for $11.99 California Rancher Santa Maria-Style Seasoning - 28 ounces for $34.50 shop at the California Rancher brand Store at Amazon |
 | Cherry Republic food products [est. 1989] is based in Glen Arbor, Michigan
shop at the Cherry Republic brand Store at Amazon • made without HFCS Cherry Republic Original Cherry Barbecue Sauce - 17-ounce jar for $17.99 Cherry Republic Spicy Cherry Barbecue Sauce - 17-ounce jar for $17.99 Cherry Republic Manitou Gold Cherry Barbecue Sauce is not available at Amazon |
 | Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company Seasonings [est. 2002] 11301 Braden Drive in Manassas, Virginia spices are purchased whole and ground freshly for each small batch to maximize flavor; all 28 flavors are free of gluten, nut, or allergen contamination search for Dizzy Pig BBQ brand products {returns 60+ items} at Amazon |
![Eckrich brand deli meats [est. 1894]](covers3/EckrichDeli-since1894.jpg "Eckrich brand deli meats [est. 1894]") | Eckrich brand deli meats [est. 1894] are owned by Smithfield Foods Consumer Brands [since 2006], which is controlled by Chinese investors The Eckrich brand has a reputation of long standing for quality products; the buyers at my two local grocery stores stock only a limited supply of Eckrich meats, and the few items on Amazon are over-priced (possibly due to shipping costs); the 14-ounce Ekrich Beef Sausage is my go-to choice at $3.49 per package, and I grab the rare Andouille flavor whenever I see it; other ready-to-heat product seen on their website includes Smoked Sausage Rope or Links or Li'l Smokies cocktail size, Breakfast Sausage, Franks, Salami & Bologna & Pepperoni, Bacon, and full-size Hams & Turkey Breasts & Pastrami & Corned Beef • entry at Wikipedia |
 | Fermín Iberico pork dried meats from Spain several flavors, each very close to being BBQ jerky Fermín Jamon Iberico acorn-fed ham slices - 2 ounces for $26.75 Fermín Iberico de Bellota acorn-fed pork loin slices - 2 ounces for $13.49 Fermín Jamon Iberico grain-fed ham slices - 2 ounces for $14.00 |
 | H.J. Heinz Company [est. 1869] is a division of food megacorp Kraft-Heinz [merger 2015]
shop at the Heinz brand Store at Amazon • company entry at Wikipedia Heinz Classic Sweet & Thick BBQ sauce - 18.6 ounces for $8.89 Heinz Carolina Mustard flavor BBQ sauce - 18.7 ounce 2-pack for $10.99 Heinz Carolina Vinegar flavor BBQ sauce - 18.6 ounce 2-pack for $14.99 Heinz Georgia flavor BBQ sauce - 19.8 ounces - available thru third parties Heinz Hawaii Sweet & Smoky flavor BBQ sauce is not available at Amazon (2021) Heinz Kansas City Sweet & Smoky flavor BBQ sauce - 20.2 ounce 2-pack for $16.85 Heinz Memphis flavor BBQ sauce - 20.4 ounce 2-pack for $14.95 Heinz Texas flavor BBQ sauce - 19.5 ounce 2-pack for $14.89 Heinz U.K. Sweet BBQ sauce - 500 grams for $14.00 Heinz 57 Steak Sauce - 10 ounce 3-pack for $25.99 |
   | Hormel [est. 1891] is based in Austin, Minnesota longtime meat processor Hormel expanded it product lines to other types of packaged & canned foods and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in 1993; prominent food brands now include Spam (since 1937), Dinty Moore, Compleat dinners, Mary Kitchen hash, Lloyd's bbq meats, Hormel & Stagg Chili, and Skippy peanut butter (since 1932) • the Hormel products on Amazon are way overpriced; for example, the splendid Hormel Always Tender Pork Tenderloin & Pork Loin Filet products are often sale-priced at my local chain grocer for $5 each: 18 to 24 ounces of very tender meat packaged in Original, Greek, Apple Bourbon, Teriyaki, Peppercorn, Lemon Garlic, Mesquite, Brown Sugar Maple, or Honey Mustard marinade flavors and ready to cook • Hormel/Hormel Foods entry at Wikipedia |
  | HP Foods in U.K. [est. 1899] is now owned by food megacorp Kraft-Heinz [merger 2015], which produces the HP sauces in the Netherlands Famous brown sauce originally invented & developed by a grocer in Nottingham, U.K.; HP BBQ Sauce is the top seller in barbecue sauces in the U.K., and also is the UK's best-selling brown sauce product, with 73% market share; product made in USA, Canada & Mexico varies from U.K. recipes, and from each other; other flavors include HP Fruity, Pepper flavor, three Hot sauces, Spicy BBQ flavor, German Beer BBQ flavor, HP Chilli {sic}, HP Curry, and a Limited Edition Paul Smith HP sauce (2005) • sauce entry at Wikipedia Original HP Sauce - 255 grams for $10.47 imported HP BBQ Sauce Classic Woodsmoke Flavor - 255 grams for $7.79 imported HP BBQ Sauce Honey Mild Woodsmoke Flavor - 465-gram bottle for $22.16 + s/h |
 | Iowa Smokehouse snacks are produced by Preferred Wholesale, Inc. [est. 1984] of Albia, Iowa
Iowa Smokehouse is famous for their dried meats - jerky, beef sticks, summer sausage - which are sold at Amazon & Wal-Mart & Tractor Supply, but they also make BBQ sauces (sauces not found on Amazon 1/2021); their all-natural BBQ sauce flavors include Apple Hickory, Hot'n Spicy, Smokey Orange, Southern Style, Sweet Honey, Spicy Peach Bourbon |
 | Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey [est. 1875] is based in Lynchburg, Tennessee shop at the Jack Daniel's brand Store at Amazon Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 authentic small batch HFCS- & preservative-free BBQ sauce Jack Daniel’s Original flavor BBQ sauce - 19.5-ounces for $19.88 Jack Daniel’s Sweet & Spicy flavor BBQ sauce - 19.5-ounces for $25.99 Jack Daniel’s Honey flavor BBQ sauce - 19.5-ounces for $25.99 Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Original Quality BBQ Rubs Jack Daniel’s BBQ Beef Rub - 9-ounces for $12.99 Jack Daniel’s BBQ Pork Rub - 6-ounces for $10.27 Jack Daniel’s BBQ Chicken Rub - 6-ounces for $9.65 Jack Daniel’s Steak Seasoning - 6-ounces for $11.89 |
  | K.C. Masterpiece Kettle-Cooked Barbecue Sauce * The American Original * [since 1985] is produced for Clorox HV Food Products Company [] based in Oakland, California flavors available online include 35th Anniversary Classic, Original, Kentucky Bourbon, Original Private Stock Reserve, Sweet Honey & Molasses, 816 Original, 816 Sweet, 816 Hot, Hickory Brown Sugar, Fiery Habanero Honey, Sweet Roasted Chipotle, Apple Cider Vinegar, Hickory Smoke Premium Blend; generic dry BBQ Seasoning; and 30-Minute Marinade flavors Honey Teriyaki, Classic Steakhouse, Carribbean Jerk shop at the K.C. Masterpiece brand Store at Amazon |
 | Ken's Steak House Salad Dressings [est. 1941] is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts Ken's Salad Dressings co-sponsors and advertises at various BBQ competitions, so it is safe to assume that their products might be used for BBQ; their home-size creamy dressings are available just about everywhere, as well as on Amazon; harder-to-find Ken's non-creamy dressings are candidates for marinading meat or shrimp for grilling - the possible combinations are endless, but here a few suggestions: Asian Sesame, Garlic & Basil, Greek, Italian, Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette, and Zesty Italian; the Ken's Food Service Division produces steak sauce by the gallon and BBQ sauce in Original, Classic, Cannonball, Southern Style, Texas Style & Western Style flavors; other restaurant-size flavor options include Spicy Buffalo Wing Sauce, Mandarin Orange Sesame Ginger Dressing, Sweet N' Sour Sauce, and Teriyaki Marinade • company entry at Wikipedia shop at the Ken's Steak House Salad Dressings brand Store at Amazon the original restaurant Ken's Steak House [est. 1941] is still operating in Boston's MetroWest District at 95 Worcester Road (Route 9) in Framingham, Massachusetts |
 | Kitchen Bouquet Browning & Seasoning Sauce [since 1873] is produced for Clorox HV Food Products Company [] based in Oakland, California mostly used to enhance gravy or soup, but sometimes you just want to add a few drops of something different on a piece of meat and throw it on the ol' grill or in an iron skillet • product entry at Wikipedia Kitchen Bouquet sauce - 4 ounces for $10.45 Kitchen Bouquet sauce - 32 ounce jug for $24.99 |
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Lea & Perrins [est. 1837] is based in U.K. and owned by food megacorp Kraft-Heinz [merger 2015] Worcestershire sauce is an ingredient in many award-winning and-or commercial BBQ sauces & marinades, so it is a good option for every backyard griller to have handy; L&P Worcestershire Sauce key ingredients are vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, onions, anchovies, garlic, cloves, tamarind extract, chili pepper extract; L&P Traditional Steak Sauce contains ingredients/flavors of vinegar, tomato, HFCS, raisin paste, molasses, lemon, orange, onion, apples, anchovies, spices, tamarind extract, garlic, grapefruit, natural flavors; L&P Bold Steak Sauce contains ingredients/flavors of tomato, vinegar, L&P Worcestershire Sauce concentrate, molasses, sugar, onions, garlic, salt search Amazon's Grocery Dept. on keywords 'Lea & Perrins' • company entry at Wikipedia L&P Worcestershire Sauce - 10 ounces for $3.87 L&P Traditional Steak Sauce - 15-ounce 2-pack for $13.66 L&P T+W combo pack - 2 bottles for $19.99 L&P Bold Steak Sauce - 12-ounce 3-pack for $19.25 |
 | Memphis Original BBQ Sauce, Competition BBQ & Catering [est. 2017?] 229 Sunflower Drive in Atoka, Tennessee 'Sweet with a little heat'; recipe won 1st place for BBQ sauce at the Memphis In May World Championship BBQ Contest in 2017; created by retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and Competition Pitmaster Brandon Norman Memphis Original BBQ sauce - 22.9 ounces for $16.95 |
 | Open Pit Authentic Barbecue Sauce [est. 1953] is made by the Pinnacle Foods Group division of food megacorp Conagra 'features a unique, robust, and tangy flavor and tastes great on chicken, beef, or pork'; four styles: Original, Hickory & Honey flavors, plus Thick & Tangy Original - all contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) search on keywords 'Open Pit' at Amazon Open Pit BBQ sauce 3-flavor sampler - three 18-ounce bottles for $19.90 Open Pit Thick and Tangy Original BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 3-pack for $19.99 Open Pit Original BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 4-pack for $16.99 Open Pit Original BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 2-pack for $14.00 Open Pit Original BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 3-pack - from third-party sellers Open Pit Original BBQ sauce - 18-ounces - from third-party sellers |
 | Tillamook Country Smoker meat snacks [est. 1975]
is based in Bay City, Tillamook County, Oregon 'hands down the best there is'; makers of smoked sausage snacks & sticks, beef jerky {jerky flavor options include Old Fashioned, silver dollar, Spicy & Sweet, Teriyaki, Honey Glazed, Sea Salt & Black Pepper, Zero Sugar} • This is a completely different company than Tillamook County Creamery Association [est. 1909], famous for cheddar cheese and other dairy products • search for Tillamook Country Smoker snacks at Amazon the 4-pack jerky sampler includes Old Fashioned, Honey Glazed, Spicy & Sweet, Sea Salt & Black Pepper Tillamook Country Smoker Beef Jerky sampler - four 2.5-ounce bags for $14.00 |
 | Townsend Spice & Butcher Supply [est. 1978] 725 E. Main Street in Melbourne, Arkansas tags/departments on website are: Herbs & Spices, Rubs & Blends, Sausage Seasonings, Butcher Supplies, Bulk & Wholesale; also jerky seasoning |
 | Traina Home Grown Foods [family-owned since 1926] in Patterson, Stanislaus County, California shop at the Traina Foods brand Store at Amazon California Sun Dried Apricot BBQ sauce - 17 ounces for $14.99 California Sun Dried Plum BBQ sauce - 17 ounces for $14.99 |
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Weber Sauces & Seasonings are produced by B&G Foods, Inc. [est. 1889] detail info is incorrectly coded at Amazon; the Original sauce is flavored with molasses, red pepper, spices, natural hickory smoke flavor, garlic, onion Weber Kick'N Spicy flavor BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 3-pack for $36.20 Weber Kick'N Spicy flavor BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 3-pack for $37.95 Weber Hickory Smoke flavor BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 3-pack for $36.43 Weber Honey flavor BBQ sauce - 18-ounce 3-pack for $36.20 Weber dry seasoning flavors include Kick'n Chicken, Roasted Garlic & Herb, Chicago Steak, Gourmet Burger, Steak & Chop, Smokey Mesquite, Caramelized Onion, Zesty Lemon, Garlic Sriracha, Veggie Grill, N'Orleans Cajun, Montana Steak, Garlic Jalapeño, Beer Can Chicken, Honey Garlic, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet 'n Tangy, Bold Chipotle |
![logo for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. [est. 1956]](covers3/WilliamsSonoma-logo.jpg "logo for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. [est. 1956]"){kind=logo}  | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. [est. 1956] is based in San Francisco, California Williams-Sonoma is a retail seller of kitchenware and home furnishings - 625 brick & mortar stores in more than 60+ countries - and one of the largest e-commerce retailers in the U.S.; there is no Williams-Sonoma Store on Amazon, and no sauces or rubs, just links for kitchen hardware and many, many books about food company entry at Wikipedia • Williams Sonoma brand history entry at Wikipedia Williams-Sonoma website BBQ & Grilling Sauces Dept. • BBQ sauce & sauce starters flavors include: Memphis, Maple Mesquite, Bourbon & Black Pepper, Sweet Onion Applewood, Chipotle & Honey, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Mango Habanero, Black Garlic, Carolina, Jalapeño Peach, Caramelized Onion Williams-Sonoma website Dry Rubs & Brines Dept. • flavors include: Memphis, Carolina, Kansas City, Texas, Smokehouse, Chili Lime, Ultimate Roast Chicken, Ultimate Grilled Chicken, Butcher's Rub, Argentine Steak Rub, Sweet Heat, Black Truffle, Cajun Blackening Rub, Carne Asada Rub, Beer Can Chicken Rub, Smokey Bacon Rub, Nashville Hot Chicken Rub, Black Garlic Ginger Rub |
Barbeque Styles
May 2024 C.N.N. article "The best barbecue from around the world" by Travis Levius
Western Region BBQ
 | Sunset Magazine: The West's Best BBQ [July 2004] also Seaside Paradise - 20 Ways To Brighten Your Home - Easy Taco Party - Make Your Garden Glow - Learn How To Bamboo - and more . . . Sunset Magazine single-issue [7/2004] out of print/SOLD OUT ! |
Sunset Magazine May 2009 article "Top 10 BBQ Joints In The West"
recommended the Georgia Gold sandwich at Roy’s BBQ in Seattle, WA { since closed }; the 14-hour brisket or 'singin’ man' pork spareribs at Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ, 1918 NW 65th Street in the Ballard District { storefront is closed }, Seattle, WA; grass-fed lamb ribs or brisket plate at Podnah’s Pit Barbecue [est. 2006], 1469 NE Prescott Street in Portland, Oregon; The Rib House at Prospect [est. 2001] in Longmont, Colorado { closed 1/2021 }; award-winning Memphis-style Whole Hog Café in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Memphis-style pulled-pork sandwich at BarBersQ [est. 2007, since renamed], 3900 Bel Aire Plaza in Napa, California; classic Santa Maria-style BBQ at Far Western Tavern [est. 1958] in Guadalupe, California { since moved }; and beer-braised Texas brisket and Memphis-style baby backs at Gus’s Barbecue [est. 1946], 808 Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena, California
Santa Maria-Style Barbecue
The Santa Maria Valley is positioned by the pacific coastline and is 150 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles and about 65 miles northwest of Santa Barbara.
In early Californio days, before the California Gold Rush, the favored cut of beef for barbecue at fiestas was top-block sirloin; then, as today, the meat was rolled in a mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic before being barbecued over red oak coals, which contribute a smoky, hearty flavor. In the 1950s, a local butcher named Bob Schutz perfected the tri-tip, a triangular bottom sirloin cut that quickly joined top-block sirloin as a staple of Santa Maria-style barbecue. The traditional Santa Maria-style barbecue menu was copyrighted by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce in 1978.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria-style_barbecue
http://santamariavalley.com/eat-and-drink/santa-maria-barbecue/
http://www.learntobbq.com/what-is-santa-maria-style-barbecue/
http://santamariavalleybbq.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/a-brief-history-of-santa-maria-style-barbecue/
classic Santa Maria-style BBQ at Far Western Tavern [est. 1958], 300 E. Clark Avenue in Orcutt, California
Santa Maria Barbecue Co. Cafe [est. 1989], 3845 Jasmine Avenue in Downtown Culver City, California
 | "Santa Maria Style Barbecue" [1997] by R.H. Tesene Olive Press Publns hardcover [1997] out of print/used |
 | California Rancher is based in El Segundo, California the gluten-free Santa Maria BBQ dry rub meat seasoning is for use on tri-tip & filet mignon steaks, and grilled chicken; ingredients: kosher salt, spices, organic onion, organic garlic, and organic olive oil Santa Maria-Style Seasoning - 5.5 ounces for $11.99 Santa Maria-Style Seasoning - 28 ounces for $34.50 Susie Q's artisan foods [est. 1981] is based in Santa Maria, California
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Texas Regional BBQ
G.E. Nordell's Texas Travel & Business Links Pages
'barbecue in Texas' entry at Wikipedia
Texas barbeque links
sausage is a staple in Central Texas barbecue
 | "Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections From The Pitmasters" [2001] by Robb Walsh, Foreword by Jeffrey W. Savell
Chronicle Books pb [12/2001] out of print/used Second Edition: Revised & Updated with 32 New Recipes! [2016] Kindle Edition from Chronicle Books [4/2016] for $9.99 Chronicle Books 9½x7½ pb [4/2016] for $41.88 |
 | "The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue" [2013] by Daniel Vaughn, with photographs by Nicholas McWhirter authors assert that Texas barbecue comes in four distinct styles: hill country style (which uses direct heat), east Texas style (featuring hot links & sweet sauce), south Texas style (centered on barbacoa), and central Texas style (low and slow cooking, no sauce) Kindle Edition from HarperCollins Publrs [5/2013] for $14.44 Anthony Bourdain/Ecco 9½x7¾ hardcover [5/2013] for $19.08 |
 | "Texas BBQ: Platefuls of Legendary Lone Star Flavor" [2017] from The Editors of Southern Living Magazine Inside you'll find: BBQ basics, including a guide to selecting a grill, smoking basics, how to prepare charcoal, and much more; tips and tricks to help you master the art of barbecue with easy how-tos from expert pitmasters; an exploration of the unique history of the Lone Star State and the roadside barbecue pit stops worth visiting; and over 100 authentic Texas recipes including enticing appetizers, heirloom side dishes, and indulgent desserts Kindle Edition from Liberty Street [4/2017] for $9.99 T.I. Inc. Books 10x8 pb [4/2017] for $11.29 |
 | "Texas Q: 100 Recipes For The Very Best Barbecue From The Lone Star State, All Smoke-Cooked To Perfection" [2020] by Cheryl Alters Jamison Kindle Edition from Harvard Common Press [4/2020] for $11.39 Harvard Common Press 9¼x8 pb [4/2020] for $9.79 |
Kansas City Style BBQ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City-style_barbecue
K.C.B.S. / Kansas City Barbeque Society [est. 1985] is based in Kansas City, Missouri
K.C.B.S. entry at Wikipedia
Memphis Style BBQ
Memphis-style barbeque is mostly made using pork, usually ribs and shoulders, and is slow-cooked in a pit; ribs can be prepared either 'dry' - covered before cooking
with a dry rub consisting of salt & various spices, and normally eaten without sauce - or 'wet' - brushed with sauce before, during, and after cooking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis-style_barbecue
Memphis Barbecue Network [] is based in Brighton, TN
Heinz Memphis flavor BBQ sauce - 20.4 ounce 2-pack for $14.95
Memphis Original BBQ sauce - 22.9 ounces for $16.95
more details on Tennessee barbeque on Page 4
 | "Memphis Barbecue: A Succulent History of Smoke, Sauce & Soul" [2014] by food blogger Craig David Meek Kindle Edition from The History Press [6/2014] for $11.99 The History Press 9x6 pb [6/2014] for $17.92 |
North Carolina Style BBQ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue_in_North_Carolina
North Carolina Barbecue Society [est. 2006] is based in Winston-Salem, NC
 | "The Best Tar Heel Barbecue: Manteo To Murphy" [2002] by Jim Early self-publd pb [5/2002] for $39.69 self-publd pb [5/2002] out of print/used official booksite |
 | "Jim Early's Reflections: The Memories and Recipes of A Southern Cook - 40 Original Dips & Desserts" [2005] by Jim Early self-publd hardcover [2005] out of print/used |
 | "Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue" [2008] by John Shelton Reed & Dale Volberg Reed, with William McKinney book covers the beginnings of 'barbeculture' in North Carolina to the recent emergence of heated rivalry between Eastern and Piedmont styles; also detailed instructions for cooking North Carolina barbecue at home, along with recipes for the traditional array of side dishes to accompany it Kindle Edition from Univ North Carolina Press [11/2008] for $17.38 Univ North Carolina Press 9½x7 pb [8/2016] for $18.29 Univ North Carolina Press 9½x7¼ hardcover [11/2008] for $20.72 |
 | "Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue With Recipes From Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ" [2019] by Daniel Vaughn & {grandson} Sam Jones full history of Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ (near Raleigh, NC), with two dozen classic family recipes including cornbread, coleslaw, spare ribs, smoked turkey, country-style steak, the signature burger, and biscuit pudding Kindle Edition from Ten Speed Press [5/2019] for $15.99 Ten Speed Press 10¼x8¼ hardcover [5/2019] for $16.39 |
South Carolina Style BBQ
South Carolina has its own distinct sauce: throughout the Columbia to Charleston corridor, barbecue is characterized by the use of
the yellow Carolina Gold sauce, made from a mixture of yellow mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, and other spices.
South Carolina Barbeque Association [est. 2004] is based in Irmo (Columbia), South Carolina
 | "A History of South Carolina Barbeque" [2013] by Lake E. High, Jr. greeen + maroon + yellow Kindle Edition from The History Press [9/2013] for $10.99 The History Press 9x6 pb [9/2013] for $19.99 History Press Library 9x6 hardcover [9/2013] for $34.99 |
Korean BBQ
very popular bulgogi ("fire meat") = marinated and grilled meats
galbi ("ribs") = marinated and grilled beef short ribs or pork spareribs
neobiani = marinated and grilled sliced beef
Korean Food Promotion Institute [est. 2010] { website closed? 2021 }
 | "Korean BBQ Cookbook: Master Your Grill In Seven Sauces" [2018] by Bill Kim, with Chandra Ram starts with seven master sauces and three spice rubs, followed by another 70 Korean-flavored recipes Kindle Edition from Ten Speed Press [4/2018] for $6.99 Ten Speed Press 9½x7½ hardcover [4/2018] for $21.99 |
 | "International BBQ: Korean BBQ and Sides - 35 Unique BBQ Recipes and 15 Sides" [2019] by Daniel Humphreys Kindle Edition from RecipeBook [1/2019] for $3.95 RecipeBook 9x6 pb [1/2019] for $12.99 |
![logo for Yummy Korean Bar-B-Q fast food chain [est. 1986] in Hawai'i](covers3/YummyKoreanBBQhawaii.jpg "logo for Yummy Korean Bar-B-Q fast food chain [est. 1986] in Hawai'i") | Yummy Korean Bar-B-Q [chain est. 1986] - 8 locations on Oahu Island in Hawai'i
entree & combination choices include: kal bi; BBQ beef, chicken, pork, or pork chop; meat jun, bi bim bap rice bowl, chicken katsu, fish jun, fried shrimp, spicy BBQ pork, spicy BBQ chicken, BBQ beef curry, BBQ chicken curry, fried man doo dumplings, vegetable plate; also noodles and soups |
Japanese Barbeque
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakiniku = Japanese grilled meat
 | Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ restaurants [est. 1996] •
entry at Wikipedia • shop at the Gyu-Kaku brand Store at Amazon
there are over six hundred Gyu-Kaku ('Horn of the Bull') BBQ restaurants in Japan, with locations also in the United States [est. 2001] and ten other countries; basic menu consists of Filet Mignon Steak, Kalbi Chuck Rib, Bistro Hanger Steak, Angus Beef Rib, Umakara |
| Ribeye, Sweet Soy Tare Steak, Sweet Soy Tare Garlic Steak, Premium Sirloin Steak, New York Steak, Toro Beef Steak, Horumon, Harami Skirt Steak, Umakara Pork, Gyu-Sushi, Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap, Garlic Shoyu Chicken Thigh, Chicken Breast, Duck Breast, Beef Tongue, Prime Kalbi Short Rib, Pork Belly, Shrimp Garlic, Miso Butter Salmon, Umakara Yaki-Shabu Beef, Ribeye Steak, Spicy Tuna Volcano, Chili Shrimp Shumai, Roast Beef Gyu-Don; add-ons may include Garlic Mushroom, Garlic Shio Cabbage, Fried Cheese Wontons, Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings, Mushroom Medley, Vegetable Spring Rolls, veggie entrée selec-tions; adult beverages include Asahi draft beer, mimosa cocktails, Sapporo draft beer, Gyu-Kaku Nigori Sake, Mio Sparkling Sake, Sapporo Black beer, local beers, cocktails; brunch is offered on weekends & holidays; some locations offer Gyu-Raw meat packs to grill at home |
   | Shimofuri Japanese Yakinaku BBQ [open mid-2020], 3590 El Camino Real in Santa Clara, California former location for Chikara Japanese Yakinaku BBQ, which shared the building with Fuji Bento (still there); patio seating added in October 2020, with heaters; Shimofuri also has 'pop-up' location at 260 So. Abel Street in Milpitas, CA; Shimofuri BBQ MENU includes American & Japanese wagyu beef, short rib kalbi, salted beef tongue, pork belly kalbi, edamame, homemade kimchi, skirt steak harami, chicken, pork cheek, pork sausage, kobe filet, horumon & mino & yukke jan soups; adult beverages include wine, beer, sake, shochu; plus uncooked meat sets to go; Fuji Bento MENU includes garlic steak, chicken, tonkatsu, salmon, gyu suji, omakase, veggies, eel, inari, and deep fried shrimp - in the form of bento meals, rice bowls, and curry rice bowls, plus miso soups & seaweed salad |
  | Bachan's Authentic Family Recipe Japanese Barbecue Sauce [est. 2019] is based in Santa Rosa, California Both sauces are small batch, non-GMO, preservative-free, BPA-free, and vegan; Original is a blend of soy sauce, cane sugar, mirin (koji seed), tomato, ginger, green onion, sea salt, rice vinegar, garlic, and toasted sesame oil; Gluten-Free is a blend of wheat-free tamari, cane sugar, mirin, tomato, green onion, sea salt, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, toasted sesame oil Bachan's BBQ sauce Original - 17 ounces for $13.99 Bachan's BBQ sauce Gluten-Free - 17 ounces for $14.99 |
Mongolian Barbeque
Despite the name, the cuisine is not Mongolian, and is only loosely related to barbeque: Mongolian Barbeque is stir-fry meats & veggies on a grill
'Mongolian barbecue' entry at Wikipedia
Brasilian Churrascaria Barbeque
Churrascaria cuisine is typically (but not always) served rodízio style, where roving waiters serve the barbequed meats from large skewers
directly onto the seated diners' plates • 'churrascaria' entry at Wikipedia
Pampas Grill [est. 2008] Brazilian BBQ, 3857 Overland Avenue in Culver City, California
Pampas Grill #2 [est. 2010] Brazilian BBQ, 6333 W. Third Street at Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles, California 90036
Tucanos Brazilian Grill, 110 Central Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hawai'ian Style BBQ
this section is for Hawai'ian 'kalua pig' cooked in an 'imu' pit; mainland-style BBQ vendors operating in Hawai'i are listed on page 3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%81lua
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laulau
Middle-Eastern Kebabs/Kabobs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebab
 | Haksen brand steel skewers for BBQ & grill and camping & campfire cooking
16-inch wood-handled stainless steel skewers - 10 pieces for $8.99 Tioolioo Bamboo Skewers - Natural Roasting Sticks for BBQ Grilling, Chocolate Fountain, Appetisers, Crafting, Marshmallow Roasting, or Fruit Sticks 8-inch bamboo skewers - 110 pieces for $3.49 10-inch bamboo skewers - 110 pieces for $2.99 12-inch bamboo skewers - 110 pieces for $4.99 14-inch bamboo skewers - 110 pieces for $6.97 HOPELF Natural Bamboo Skewers for BBQ Kabob, Grilling, Roasting, Marshmallows, Plant Stakes, Crafting 12-inch bamboo skewers - 100 pieces for $7.99 14-inch bamboo skewers - 100 pieces for $8.99 |
Sous Vide Cooking
Sous vide – French for 'under vacuum', pron. 'soos veed' – is a method of cooking moistly that was developed in France; sous vide involves sealed containers,
low temperatures, and lengthy cooking times. The entry at Wikipedia does not mention barbeque, but there are several popular sous vide barbeque cookbooks,
and many barbeque afficionados swear by the method. (Most barbeque professionals and hobbyists reject the fuss & bother of sous vide,
and prefer the atavistic grill and fire method.)
 | "Sous Vide BBQ: Delicious Recipes and Precision Techniques That Guarantee Smoky, Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Every Time" [2018] by Greg Mrvich, host of popular YouTube channel "Ballistic BBQ" Kindle Edition from Ulysses Press [3/2018] for $13.99 Ulysses Press 9¼x7½ pb [1/2021] for $18.95 |
 | "Sous Vide For Everybody: The Easy, Foolproof Cooking Technique That's Sweeping The World" [2018] by Editors of America's Test Kitchen
Kindle Edition from America's Test Kitchen [9/2018] for $14.99 America's Test Kitchen 9½x7¾ pb [9/2018] for $19.98 Media Alternatives, Inc. spiral-bound pb [9/2018] for $33.31 {sic} |
 | "The Real Sous Vide Cookbook!: Exquisite Sous Vide Recipes for Everyone - The Ultimate Sous Vide Cooking Guide" [2019] by chef Daniel Humphreys
Kindle Edition from RecipeBook [2/2019] for $4.95 RecipeBook 9x6 pb [2/2019] for $14.95 |
 | "Sous Vide Cookbook For Beginners: 1001 Foolproof Sous Vide Recipes For Everybody" [2021] by Zoe Baker
Kindle Edition from author [3/2021] for $9.99 self-publd 11x8½ pb [3/2021] for $15.99 |
 | "The Essential Sous Vide Cookbook: Healthy & Natural Recipes For Perfectly Cooked Meals" [2021] by Michele McCloud 'No matter your skill level in the kitchen, The Essential Sous Vide Cookbook will help you make delectable dishes' self-publd 10x8 pb [3/2021] for $16.99 self-publd 10x8 hardcover [3/2021] for $24.18 |
"The Ultimate Sous-Vide Cookbook: Easy Recipes That Will Show You How Does This Technique Work
and How To Achieve Perfect Results From A Professional Point of View" [4/2021] -- by Sous King Vide
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Sous-Vide-Cookbook-Technique-Professional/dp/1802732594/ pb
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Sous-Vide-Cookbook-Technique-Professional/dp/1802732608/
"The Science of Sous-Vide: A Rational Cookbook Covering Anything You Need To Know
and Easy Recipes For Scientific Results!" [4/2021] by Sous King Vide
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Sous-Vide-Rational-Cookbook-Scientific/dp/1802744126/
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Sous-Vide-Rational-Cookbook-Scientific/dp/1802744134/
Roast Pig in The Philippines
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