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Its almost like a tradition but in the spring time of every year people in America blow the dust of there barbecue sets and start to bulk buy all their meats. But how much do we really know about barbecuing?
1
Barbecues originated in pig-pickin’s
before the civil war it was common to throw parties and elaborate meals outside
they would roast an entire pig on an open flame.

2
“Smoking” has been used for over 6 millenia to safely cook and store food. The meat was treated to bellows of smoke and low heat this was done to prevent any bacteria cultivating.

3
Barbecuing is not that common
well not barbecuing as we no it barbecuing is a length cooking experience that cooks at a temperatures similar to boiling water in order to tenderize the meat while preserving the juices. Today the method most commonly used is in fact broiling
cooking at in much less time and a far higher temperature
about 300 degrees higher.

4
According to surveys done by the Barbecue Industry Association
half of all marshmallows consumed in the U.S. have been flame roasted.

5
One of the insanely easy ways to check your gas tank level
use bathroom scales.

6
The origin of the word barbecue is unclear. Some believe it came from the American-Indian word barbacoa for a wood on which foods were cooked.

7
To add a Smokey flavor to food cooked on a gas grill cooked or food that you cook inside the house
use “liquid Smoke.” Liquid Smoke is a condensation of actual smoke
this product is simply added to any barbecue.

8
Brisket
this incredibly dense cut of meat taken from a cow’s chest
cooks in 1 to 2 hours per pound on a barbecue. This works out at an average of 12 hours cooking time on the grill for a basic 8 pound piece!

9
Kansas City
Missouri and Lexington
North Carolina both claim to be the barbecue capitals of the world. Memphis
meanwhile
stakes a claim to being the pork barbecue capital.