Oh how I love barbecue! Or barbecue, depending on how you spell it in your neck o’ the woods. And there’s a pretty hot debate about whether grilling is considered barbecuing, too.
Barbecue isn’t just meat and sauce. It’s a complex equation, and people have very distinct preferences for what goes with the cole slaw and between a buttered bun. Some believe the key to the formula is the meat. Beef, pork or chicken…and if you were like me and was married for twenty years to a goat farmer, you’d know cabrito is one kicking barbecued meat, too. In fact, Brady, TX does one heckuva Annual Goat Barbecue Cook-off.
But back to the other half of the equation. What kind of sauce is going to send you back for seconds of barbecue , even when you’re wearing your skinny jeans?
Kansas City Style – Super sweet, thick, tomato-based sauce that is usually pretty messy to eat (otherwise known as finger lickin’ good!).
Memphis Style - Memphis style isn’t much different from the Kansas City type, except it tends to have way less sugar and more of a spicy or tangy kick. Because sauce isn’t slathered on the meat, Memphis barbecue isn’t nearly as messy as Kansas City style. Better for date night for sure!
Texas Style – Those Texans sure love their beef. Carolina tends to lean toward pork barbecue, while Texas runs at the head of the pack with beef barbecue. I’m a Carolina girl, but I’ll definitely say yes to some good Texas brisket. Texas barbecue is all about the dry rub. If you want sauce it’s going to be on the side or dunked fresh at serving time.
Carolina Style – This one is near and dear to me. I’m a Virginia girl—born and raised But now that I call Carolina home, I’d be remiss to not hang my blue ribbon here. There’s not much in the way of dry rub going on with Carolina barbecue, and while Texas might sing the praises of the cow – we’re high on the hog for pork barbecue in our region. Carolina sauce is thinner with a bit of a tang. Now in South Carolina you’ll find mustard based sauces…. but up here in North Carolina and Virginia it’s vinegar based with flecks of cayenne and a little of the red stuff to create a perfect mix of sweet, tangy, spicy.
What’s your barbecue style? Do you have a favorite meat and sauce combination, or are you open to giving them all a try? I’ve got one of a different flavor for you. How about giving my latest Adam’s Grove novel, Barbecue and Bad News, a try? In Adams Grove, the barbecue isn’t the only thing that sizzles!
Barbecue and Bad News
Advice columnist Savannah Dey could use some guidance of her own, especially when it comes to the feelings stirred up by the handsome sheriff of Adams Grove…and the secrets of her tragic past.
Hugs and happy barbecuing~
Nancy
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Welcome to Adams Grove…where the barbecue isn’t the only thing that sizzles.
In no rush to attend her ex-husband’s wedding, Savannah Dey would be happy with any reason to get out of it…which is why the speeding ticket from the handsome sheriff of Adams Grove is both a surprise and a reprieve. With one quick call to her editor, the aspiring columnist finds herself with a new assignment and the perfect excuse to get closer to the man who pulled her over. Now, all she needs is a way to deal with all the bad memories the small town dredges up…
Sheriff Scott Calvin can’t forget the woman who set off his radar, but he’s determined to send her on her way. He’s done making bad choices, and this beautiful city gal is sure to leave Adams Grove once she finishes her story. When she stirs up a hornet’s nest, he’s already falling for her. Will trouble bind them together, or will her secrets tear them apart?
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USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle whips up small-town love stories with a dash of suspense and a whole lot of heart. She began her contemporary romance series, Adams Grove, while juggling a successful career in finance and life on a seventy-six-acre goat farm. Now happily retired, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, cooking, and the occasional spa day with friends. A native of Virginia Beach, she now calls North Carolina home.
Barbecue and Bad News is the sixth book in her popular Adams Grove series.
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USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle whips up small-town love stories with a dash of suspense and a whole lot of heart. She began her contemporary romance series, Adams Grove, while juggling a successful career in finance and life on a seventy-six-acre goat farm. Now happily retired, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, cooking, and the occasional spa day with friends. A native of Virginia Beach, she now calls North Carolina home.
Barbecue and Bad News is the sixth book in her popular Adams Grove series.
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Mahalo, Nancy, for tantalizing our taste buds. Nancy is giving away a digital copy of BARBECUE AND BAD NEWS to one randomly selected commenter. To enter the giveaway,
1. Leave a comment about barbecue - what's your favorite?
2. Comments are open through Saturday, February 14, 10 pm in Baltimore.
3. I'll post the winner on Sunday, February 15.
Mahalo,
Kim in Baltimore
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