– How do you define what “real” barbecue is?

 

If you’re a barbecue cook, you probably use salt, but what do you know about the salt you’re using? Jess Pryles shares some salty knowledge. 

– Here’s a list of everything that effects the flavor of your barbecue, from the wood to the sauce. 

– Thrillist explains the many barbecue regions around the country. 

– Which Texans are coming to the Big Apple BBQ Block Party this year?

 

– Gothamist explores the many styles of barbecue that can be enjoyed around New York, and helps to find the best representations.

– Mike Johnston of the Savory Spice company took a massive barbecue road trip around the country. Here’s his wrap-up of the barbecue regions he encountered.

– A New Yorker traveled cross country on a Citi Bike, and stopped in Amarillo for some barbecue at Tyler’s.

– BBQ Recon heads to Miller’s Smokehouse in Belton to try the barbecue.

– A new BBQ joint in the Austin area:

 

– The Smokin’ Blues and BBQ Festival is coming to Duncanville, Texas this weekend. 

– The Big D BBQ Battle is being held this weekend in Dallas. 

– The Kansas City Star offers a list of recommended barbecue joints in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. 

– Robert Moss on early airport barbecue:

 

– Texas BBQ Treasure Hunt has this list of recent Houston barbecue openings, and some that are in the works.

– Pappa Charlie’s Barbeque owner Wesley Jurena shared some insight into what it’s like to run his Houston barbecue joint. One tip is not to quadruple a barbecue sauce recipe.

– A new location of Brisket House is open in Houston.

– The Wooden Spoke was forced to move from their location in Magnolia, but will reopen in a new spot on June 1st.

– The Secretary of State enjoys TX BBQ:

 

– Southern Living’s Daily South blog shares a list of newsworthy items in the world of barbecue. 

– Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker in Nashville talks about the business side of barbecue including marketing and land ownership. 

– “Anthony DiBernardo, owner and ‘smokeman’ at Swig and Swine [in South Carolina] tells News 2 ‘this will make it the 5th time someone has driven by and called in a fire.’” 

– Papa Kay Joe’s, a popular Tennessee barbecue joint, suffered heavy damage from an overnight fire. 

– Bourdain loves pig on a spit: