Southern BBQ

American barbecue is a regional religion with distinct styles: Texas brisket (slow-smoked over oak for 12–18 hours), Kansas City ribs (sweet, sticky sauce), Carolina pulled pork (vinegar-based sauce), and Memphis dry-rub ribs. The best BBQ is found at no-frills smokehouses — Franklin Barbecue in Austin and Rodney Scott's in Charleston are legendary. Low-and-slow is the golden rule.