When is bbq month

Allow yourself to be open to new ideas and methods, and you will almost certainly stumble upon a new favorite dish. Depending on what is getting cooked, barbecuing times can vary a great deal. Some slow barbecuing techniques can take as many as 18 hours or longer.

Barbecue varies by region, with the four main styles named after their place of origin: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas. It doesn't just mean grilled meats. The term barbecue is also used to designate a flavor added to food items — think potato chips. There are few words in the English language that have more variations of spelling than barbecue. Some barbecue joints spell it with a French influence, as "barbeque.

Onlookers gather to show their approval and admiration, and chefs get the pleasure of cooking with an audience. Barbecueing flirts with each of the five senses — enticing hunger through seduction. Just thinking of the smell conjures up memories of the whole scene: the sun on your neck, classic rock in your ears, and delicious pulled pork on your taste buds.

While warm sun and a cool breeze are ideal conditions, barbecuing knows no limitations. No matter the weather, fire up the grill, and enjoy the great outdoors. We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities, deals, local events, brand promotions, and other exciting ways to celebrate.

Holiday survey data is powered by TOP Agency. Skip to content View the calendar. Today Friday. November Chicken Soup for the Soul Day. Lifestyle Mental Health. Just as important, what side items will you be serving? Perhaps a fresh salad, some coleslaw or a fruit salad. We offer 16 market-fresh salads with dressings made from-scratch every day. How about some side items? With a sweeter vinaigrette based coleslaw with peanuts, this crunchy dish is refreshing and light.

Can we just call it BBQ? May has spring plants ready for harvesting and grilling along with many other national celebrations, and a lot of these observances really lend themselves to barbecuing.

And of course, this all leads up to the Memorial Day, when we celebrate those who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. Try some Cajun-inspired blackened catfish tacos or pork tacos to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and couple them with some chipotle-infused sides. Or, go all out with a chipotle-style whole turkey. In honor of National Hamburger Month, you may want to try a new take on the old-fashioned hamburger with a juicey loosey burger.

You may even want to set aside your classic family brisket recipe and try a new way to season brisket , too. Celebrate National Barbecue Month and the warm weather it brings with friends at weeknight dinners and weekend lunches. Need a real barbecue to celebrate this month? The difference is that grills use direct heat to cook food, whereas barbecues use indirect heat and smoke to cook — a notable, subtle difference.