{"id":1662,"date":"2018-12-05T10:30:41","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T15:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapspitbeef.com\/?p=1662"},"modified":"2023-06-19T23:15:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T03:15:13","slug":"maryland-bbq-vs-other-bbq-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chapspitbeef.com\/maryland-bbq-vs-other-bbq-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland BBQ vs. Other BBQ Styles: Why Pit Beef Is Best"},"content":{"rendered":"

Regional differences are a serious matter when it comes to BBQ. Barbecue lovers know that each BBQ style has its own distinct differences that make it special and favorites are played all the time. No one can deny, however, that Maryland BBQ<\/a> takes a very unique approach to BBQ. Here is how it stacks up against other styles and why pit beef is the best.<\/p>\n

First here are some of the most popular BBQ styles in the U.S.<\/p>\n

North Carolina<\/h2>\n

In North Carolina, how you prefer your BBQ depends on which part of the state you live. The \u201cEastern Style<\/a>\u201d consists of a chopped whole hog barbecue that is typically served with a vinegar and pepper sauce. It is served with the pig skin which adds texture to the sandwich. The traditional way to barbecue is using wood.<\/p>\n

In the western part of the state they prefer a different BBQ style called the \u201cLexington\u201d or \u201cPiedmont Style\u201d. This style is all about pork shoulder served with a red barbecue sauce. It is cooked just right with caramelized glaze on the shoulder.<\/p>\n

South Carolina<\/h2>\n

The \u201cSouth Carolina Style<\/a>\u201d is known for its special mustard-based sauce called \u201cCarolina Gold<\/a>\u201d which came from the area\u2019s German immigrants. The meat of choice in this area is pork.<\/p>\n

Tennessee<\/h2>\n

In Memphis, Tennessee, both \u201cdry\u201d and \u201cwet\u201d pork ribs are the popular choices at local BBQ joints. The area is also known for its pulled pork shoulder that is served with a tomato-based barbecue sauce and for adding pulled barbecue into surprising dishes like spaghetti and pizza.<\/p>\n

Kentucky<\/h2>\n

Kentucky does barbecue a little differently preferring to cook up mutton and add a Worcestershire sauce-based dip that was born in the town of Owensboro.<\/p>\n

Texas<\/h2>\n

In such a large state, there is bound to be a lot of differences in the types of barbecue. The most popular is the \u201cCentral Texas style<\/a>\u201d that German and Czech origins starting in the 19th century. In this style simplicity is the key with the use of wood and simple cuts of meat like brisket. In East Texas, the preference is for more a southern style barbecue with a predominance of pork. In southwest and western Texas, there is more of a Mexican influence.<\/p>\n

Alabama<\/h2>\n

Alabama specializes in a pulled pork or chicken sandwich filled with Cole slaw, and its white sauce made of a mayonnaise-and-vinegar mixture.<\/p>\n

Kansas City<\/h2>\n

In Kansas City, all the rave is barbecue smothered in a sweet tomato based sauce with molasses.<\/p>\n

Why Maryland Pit Beef Is The Best<\/h2>\n

Baltimore is the hub of barbecue in Maryland, and in Baltimore when you say barbecue what you really mean is Baltimore pit beef.<\/p>\n

Baltimore pit beef<\/a> is basically barbecued beef that is crusty on the outside and juicy and almost rare on the inside. The meat is shaved into thin strips and heaped high on a sandwich. People come far and wide for a Baltimore pit beef sandwich. Most of the time top round is used instead of brisket which is the favorite in a lot of the other styles.<\/p>\n