12. CommonUsesfor Vinegar
• Clear dirt off PCs and peripherals
• Erase ballpoint-pen marks
• Get rid of water rings on furniture
• Restore your rugs
• Revitalize wood paneling
• Remove candle wax
• Unclog and deodorize drains
• Clean salt from winter boots
• Polish laminate floors
Grilling
High heat (500+ degrees F)
Food is cooked directly over the coals (close to heat source)
Food is prepared quickly
BBQ
Low heat (200-300 degrees F)
Heat source is often separate from the cooking chamber
Food is prepared slowly
Texas, KC, Memphis, Kentucky, Carolinas
KC – thick; spicy and sweet: tomato based, usually contains molasses
Carolina – thin; vinegar and/or mustard based, with salt, red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, some sauces also contain ketchup
Carolina – thin; vinegar and/or mustard based, with salt, red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, some sauces also contain ketchup
Memphis – thinner; vinegar and tomato based; often with brown sugar and mustard (focus is more on dry rub)
Covers the meat with cole slaw to hide its inferiority
Dry or wet
Pork (chopped)
Served on a bun, topped with cole slaw
KC MEATS: Pulled pork, Pork ribs, Burnt ends, Smoked sausage, Beef brisket, Beef ribs, Smoked/grilled chicken, Smoked turkey, Sometimes fish
Wide variety of meat
Meat is smoked with dry rub
Signature ingredient is sauce, served as table sauce
Sauce is thick and sweet
Exceptions: Arthur Bryant’s, significantly less sweet than other in the region
Gates – notably spicier than other KC sauces
Covers everything in vinegar and musard
Pork
Pulled, shredded or chopped (sometimes sliced)
Thin, vinegar-based sauce
KC MEATS: Pulled pork, Pork ribs, Burnt ends, Smoked sausage, Beef brisket, Beef ribs, Smoked/grilled chicken, Smoked turkey, Sometimes fish
Wide variety of meat
Meat is smoked with dry rub
Signature ingredient is sauce, served as table sauce
Sauce is thick and sweet
Exceptions: Arthur Bryant’s, significantly less sweet than other in the region
Gates – notably spicier than other KC sauces