🔥 BBQ world tour: USA – Smoked, Grilled & Low & Slow 🇺🇸

If there is one country that has made BBQ an **art form**, it is the **USA**! Here, BBQ is not just grilling - it is a religion. From **Texas to Memphis to the Carolinas**, there are different styles that are all about **smoky flavors, juicy meat & long cooking times**. Today we are taking you into the world of **real US BBQ**! 🔥

🔥 US BBQ – Smoked, Sauced & Full of Flavor

BBQ in the USA varies from region to region, but all styles have one thing in common: **Low & Slow is the secret**! It's all about long cooking at low temperatures, smoke, spices & lots of patience.

• ✅ Texas-Style Brisket – Low & Slow smoked beef brisket
• ✅ Memphis-Style Ribs – Spicy pork ribs with BBQ rub & sauce
• ✅ Pulled Pork – Slow-cooked pork shoulder with a smoky aroma

🔥 3 original recipes for US BBQ

1. Texas-Style Brisket – Smoked & Tender

Ingredients for 8-10 servings:

• 5 kg beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tbsp paprika powder (smoked)
• wood chips (preferably hickory or mesquite)

Preparation:

1. Preheat the smoker to **110°C** indirect heat.
2. Rub brisket with salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder and paprika.
3. Place the meat in the smoker with the fat side up and smoke for **10-12 hours**.
4. After about 6 hours, wrap in aluminum foil (Texas Crutch method) and continue cooking until a core temperature of **92–96°C** is reached.
5. Remove brisket from smoker, **let rest for at least 1 hour**, then cut into thin slices.

2. Memphis-Style Ribs – Dry Rub & Glaze

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 2 kg pork ribs (baby back ribs or spare ribs)

Memphis Dry Rub:

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation:

1. Prepare the grill or smoker to **120°C**.
2. Remove the silver skin from the ribs and rub generously with the dry rub.
3. Grill ribs indirectly for **5-6 hours**, spraying occasionally with apple cider vinegar.
4. Finally, brush with BBQ sauce and let it caramelize for 10 minutes at a higher heat.

3. Pulled Pork – Tender, smoky & full of flavor

Ingredients for 8 servings:

• 4 kg pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
• 2 tablespoons paprika powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• BBQ sauce of your choice

Preparation:

1. Rub the pork shoulder with the spices.
2. Prepare the smoker to **110–120°C**.
3. Slowly smoke the meat for **12-16 hours** until an internal temperature of **92°C** is reached.
4. Let the meat rest for 1 hour, then shred with two forks and mix with BBQ sauce.

🔥 Conclusion: BBQ American style

• ✅ Low & Slow: Patience is the key to perfect US BBQ.
• ✅ Rub & Smoke: Spice mixtures & wood smoke ensure a unique taste.
• ✅ Sauces & Traditions: Every region in the USA has its own style!

🔥 Fancy a real American BBQ? Then get to the smoker! 🔥