Kevin S. Wilson > wrote in message >. ..
> On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 21:16:40 -0500, Steve Wertz
> > wrote:
>
> >On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 01:52:18 GMT, "JKL" > wrote:
> >
> >>As a current, but temporary, resident of North Carolina I can honestly say
> >>BBQ sucks here! Why would you want to spread it?!
> >
> >That was my opinion of South Carolina BBQ when I lived there as
> >well. There was one place that was pretty good, but most downright
> >sucked. Tasted like it was cooked in an oven - who cares about
> >any regional sauces if you can't get the meat right.
> >
> That was my experience, as well, while staying a few days in the
> Research Triangle area. I had some good ribs at a couple places, but I
> wasn't impressed by the pulled pork. It lacked any serious smoke
> flavor, and its texture was unappealing. It was mushy, as if it had
> been steamed. I like my pulled pork a bit more stringy, with some
> bite.

What about Brunswick stew? A BBQ cannot take place in
North Carolina without serving Brunswick stew. In fact,
it seems that Brunswick stew cooked in the backyard and
served up by itself is called "BBQ".

-- Yip