How do black people make such good BBQ?

Question

Honestly, I've never eaten better BBQ than that cooked by African American people. How do Ya'll do that? If it's smoked...what type of wood....what type of seasoning and sauce?

Answer 1

It is NOT a racist, ignorant, offensive or "insensitive" question in the least (please don't call yourself "Common Sense" if you don't have any....)

All "ethnic" cuisine has roots in the culture from which it springs. Since I am not an "American" and therefore NOT infected with the overwhelming racial obsessions which they ALL seem to be infected with, I will explain it.

It has nothing whatsoever to do with Africa. It comes from the days of American slavery, pure and simple. During the big feasts when the white masters were roasting pigs and cows for the huge parties, they gave the bones and lesser cuts of the animals to the slaves. In order to make the meat edible the slaves learned how to marinate it, bast it and slow roast it and BBQ was born.

To be blunt, they were handed lemons and they made lemonade. Anyone who loves great food and great cooking should be eternally grateful to those early black Americans. BBQ is one of the few truly excellent American contributions to fine eating!

(For all the variations on smoked, wood, seasoning and sauces, I would suggest getting out your surf board. There are so many different types and recipes that you will be overwhelmed, start by looking for styles and ingredients that YOU really like, make a list of several recipes that you might like then select the parts of each that you want to try, then go nuts....)

Answer 2

It is a family thing - most have recipes passed on for generations as well as traditions from the region their family is from. Apple wood is a popular smoke as is cherry, walnut and cedar it really depends on the cook. The big trick is patience a good que can take 8-12 hours to get just right it is usually a rough cut of meat or a whole animal so patience is key. Spices and sauces again are personal and no good que master will willingly part with the secret of their success.

Answer 3

I think that is a very offensive question..African American, Caucasian, or whatever color of the chef makes no difference. Some people can cook better than others..A lot has to do with what their families has passed down to them and what they have learned from trial and error with the different cuts of meat and spices they have to deal with at the time. If you check out the Internet for BBQ there are thousands of recipes for BBQ and who is to say what color the chefs are.

Answer 4

You are so, oh what's the word? just can't think of it. My friends, black, white and yellow and brown say that my BBQ is the best ever. Last time i checked skin color had nothing to do with cooking skills.
I guess ignorance is still bliss.

Answer 5

I grew up in a white town I always had a normal amount of BBQ.

Answer 6

Blacks are naturally better at BBQ because during their tribal days in Africa they had to learn how to cook all the wild game like giraffes, lions, and other jungle/sahara wildlife that was around them in order to make it tastes good! They are really good at whipping stuff up in that way!

Answer 7

Some people got it and some don't. I know what you mean but I will get in trouble explaining it even if it is just history.

Answer 8

That's kinda a racial and ignorant statement and remark, but we season our meat thoroughly! We use GOOD charcoal (Kingsford). Open pit BBQ sauce is usually what we like to use. We use Lawry's seasoned salt and BBQ seasoning. You should be able to find some in meat markets. It's good that you like us black folks cooking though!

Answer 9

what race are you are u black if not that is afence of and can you give me 10 points pleaszz i will give it to u

Answer 10

You dug a hole with that one, girl!!!