>Oh, my, Dick! BBQ wars in afw? To me, the beauty of BBQ is the
>incredible variety to be had traveling across the US. KC is as
>different from Memphis as rural Alabama is from Carolina lowlands. And
>then there's Texas... FWIW, some of my favorite BBQ experiences were
>found traveling through Alabama and Mississippi, where it seems that the
>best BBQ place was always to be found next door to the taxidermist! ;-)
>

I confess to liking most styles, even if Eastern NC BBQ is one that brings me
most memories (more college than childhood). But it's fun to tell a couple of
native Texan friends "beef brisket!?!?- that's isn't barbecue!" The only style
I usually pass on is KC when then stuff is truly drowned in sauce (more judious
KC BBQ wins my approval).

As to taxidermists, you must have been in more upscale parts of Alabama than my
grandfather - there was nothing left to stuff when they were done with game
(and no money to pay anyone anyway!).

Dale

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