June 18, 2019
Move Over Memphis: Discover New Regional Grilling Techniques This Fourth of July
MOVE OVER MEMPHIS: DISCOVER NEW REGIONAL GRILLING TECHNIQUES
THIS FOURTH OF JULY
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association’s ‘#WhyIGrill Regional Edition’ Spotlights Lesser-Known, Local Barbecue Styles
Arlington, Va. (June 18, 2019) – Carolina, KC, Memphis, Texas: The debate over the best regional barbecuing technique is never-ending. But this is a big country – what about the lesser known styles?
This 4th of July, to honor this great nation united by a love for grilling out, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association is spotlighting the less celebrated, but equally delicious, regional approaches to outdoor grilling – Alabama, California, Kentucky, and Oklahoma.
“Americans in all regions love to barbecue, with 73% planning to grill on July 4,” said Emily McGee, Director – Communications, HPBA. “As we celebrate the most popular grilling day of the year, we at HPBA also want to encourage backyard grillers to try their hand at the less well-known regional styles of barbecue.”
This summer, experiment with these four barbecue styles from four different regions of the country:
- Alabama: A barbecue style influenced by both Texas and Carolina, Alabama barbecue is all about meaty pulled pork sandwiches topped with the infamous white sauce. Grill Alabama-style by barbecuing mounds of pulled pork. Sandwich the pork between grilled bread and top with a homemade white sauce made by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon, and seasonings.
- California: Known as Santa Maria-style, this barbecue method is named after its home in the Santa Maria Valley in Central California. Grill like a Californian by seasoning beef tri-tip with black pepper, salt, and garlic. Then grill the tri-tip quickly over a high heat, the exact opposite of the traditional “low and slow” method.
- Kentucky: This Bluegrass State is most famous for mutton (sheep) barbecue. Backyard barbecuers can experiment with Kentucky-style by grilling mutton and serving it with a Worcestershire dipping sauce.
- Oklahoma: Oklahoma’s proximity to Texas and Kansas City means it combines these popular barbecue techniques to create its own unique style. Try Oklahoma style barbecue in your backyard by first making a traditional Kansas City tomato-based sauce. Next grill Texas-style meat like brisket, ribs, and pork and finish by slathering juicy meat with tangy sauce.
For more tips & tricks, recipes, and information on grilling, visit WhyIGrill.org and share your grilling creations on social media with #WhyIGrill.
About the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), based in Arlington, Va., is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms and allied associates for all types of barbecue, patio and hearth appliances, fuels and accessories. The association provides professional member services and industry support in education, statistics, government relations, marketing, advertising and consumer education.
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