Barbecue is everywhere for the Fourth of July. Here's its origin story
Barbecue is as American as apple pie — but the origins of the word "barbecue" is in the Caribbean.
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Carolina Curious: What is the history of Lexington barbecue?
For this week's Carolina Curious, listener Tyler Foster wanted to know how the culinary tradition of Lexington BBQ got started.
Want juicy barbecue this Fourth of July? Cook low and slow
Perfecting your grilling technique ahead of the Fourth of July? Chefs will tell you that cooking is not just an art — it's a science. And the spirit of summer barbecues, NPR science correspondent Sydney Lupkin brings us this encore piece about how understanding the chemistry of cooking meat can help you perfect your barbeque. It's all about low and slow cooking.
This story was originally reported for NPR by Gisele Grayson. Read her reporting.
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This story was originally reported for NPR by Gisele Grayson. Read her reporting.
Curious about other science powering the things you love? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Good thing, wings cost less and beer's flat: Super Bowl fans are expected to splurge
Super Bowl food: Chicken wings are a bargain this year, but beef prices are climbing. Here's a playbook for staying well fed without having a your wallet thrown for a loss.
Lexington Barbecue Festival returns but area has seen contraction of legacy restaurants
Thousands of people will fill the streets of Uptown Lexington this Saturday to celebrate just one thing: barbecue.
You don't need a grill to grill, advises award-winning cookbook author
James Whetlor, author of The DIY BBQ Cookbook, explains how to reject BBQ maximalism and build your own tandoori oven out of flowerpots, and grill on the holes of cinderblocks.
Barbecue Festival returns to Lexington Saturday
The North Carolina Barbecue Festival returns to Lexington Saturday after a two-year COVID-19-related hiatus.
COVID Spread, Labor Shortage Prompts Postponement Of Lexington Barbecue Festival
Organizers have called off this year's Lexington Barbecue Festival for the second year in a row.
When Natural Disasters Strike, Operation BBQ Swoops In With Relief— And Ribs
For eight years, a roving band of competitive barbecuers has traveled to emergency zones across the U.S., serving thousands of hot and tangy meals to people in need. Now they've got a cookbook.
Colbert Invited To Lexington After Comments Roasting NC 'Cue
Late night host Stephen Colbert has North Carolina foodies smoking hot over comments he made about one of the state's most cherished cuisines.