Don't even get barbecue lovers started in a debate about this meat-centric food. What one fanatic in Texas holds as the ultimate recipe will completely differ from a great barbecue dish in North Carolina. Why? The definition of barbecue depends on where you go. Memphis favors dry rubs and cooking the meat in a big pit, while Kansas City is known for its thick, sweet, tomato-based sauces. Travel to the Carolinas, Texas and Alabama and you'll find even more variations. Whether you favor the vinegary pulled pork in North Carolina or the unique white sauce of Alabama, Food & Wine has all the delicious recipes you might want to try.
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1 hr
Slow Cooker Barbecued Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Barbecued Pulled Pork
6 hrs 45 mins
Lampe's Chicken Wings with Sweet-and-Spicy Pantry Sauce
Lampe's Chicken Wings with Sweet-and-Spicy Pantry Sauce
35 mins
Holiday Beef Brisket with Onions
Holiday Beef Brisket with Onions
Barbecued Brisket and Burnt Ends
Barbecued Brisket and Burnt Ends
11 hrs
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Barbecue Sauce
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8 hrs 20 mins
Apple-Glazed Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Apple-Glazed Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
4 hrs 30 mins
Brisket-and-Mushroom Stew with Cheddar-Jalapeño Biscuits
Brisket-and-Mushroom Stew with Cheddar-Jalapeño Biscuits
6 hrs
Chicken Drumsticks with Asian Barbecue Sauce
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1 hr
Spicy Apricot Wings
Spicy Apricot Wings
40 mins
Beef Brisket with Lemon-Oregano Sauce
Beef Brisket with Lemon-Oregano Sauce
4 hrs 30 mins
Gail Simmons's Horseradish Brisket
Gail Simmons's Horseradish Brisket
4 hrs 30 mins
Coffee-Cured Pulled Pork
Coffee-Cured Pulled Pork
7 hrs
Smokin' Sweet Chicken Wings with Cherry Barbecue Glaze
Smokin' Sweet Chicken Wings with Cherry Barbecue Glaze
40 mins
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Crispy Deep-Fried Ribs
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3 hrs
Spiced Sweet and Sour Ribs
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3 hrs
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned Beef and Cabbage
3 hrs 10 mins
Burnt Ends
Burnt Ends with Bourbon Sauce
9 hrs
Horn Barbecue Smoked Brisket
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10 hrs 30 mins
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