Louis Hughes, circa 1897. From Thirty Years a Slave from Bondage to Freedom . Louis Hughes (1832–1913) was born enslaved near Charlott...

"A Virginia Barbecue" A poem by Robert Francis Astrop from Original Poems, on a Variety of Subjects, Etc. , published in 1835. ...

Barbecued brisket with a low and slow bark cooked using the hot and fast method. Many people struggle with the appearance of their backy...

Virginia Police Benevolent Association Brunswick Stew, 1913. Photo courtesy Library of Congress. In the sweltering heat of July 30, 19...

Photo courtesy of The Free Lance Star . The number of barbecue competitions across the U.S. has exploded over the past few years. The K...

If you search the Internet, you will find several claims for which president was the first to host a barbecue at the White House. Mo...

John Herring's account of a barbecue in Georgia sometime in the 1870s is a fascinating look into the history of southern barbecue. John...

One of the biggest myths surrounding barbecue is the meaning and origin of the word "barbecue." The myth is repeated so oft...

Virginians have been barbecuing beef since at least 1645. That's no less than 35 years before the first Spanish colony was established ...

This is part 2 of the post Texas Barbecue Myths . For Texas Barbecue Myths – Part 1 – Click Here . Myth #5 – Texas-style Barbecue must ...

This is part 1 of the 2 part post Texas Barbecue Myth s . For Texas Barbecue Myths – Part 2 – Click Here . I often hear people say so...