Barbecue facts for kids
Barbecue, often called BBQ, is a special way to cook food, usually meat. It uses a type of grill or cooker. Barbecue is very popular in countries like Australia and the United States.
When you barbecue, you cook food very slowly over low heat. This is different from regular grilling, which uses high heat. Cooking slowly helps make tough meats super tender and easy to eat. Some barbecue dishes can cook for 8 to 24 hours!
Barbecue in the United States
In the United States, people barbecue different kinds of meat. This often depends on where they live. For example, in Texas, beef barbecue is very popular. In Kansas City, pork barbecue is a favorite. Chicken is also a common choice for barbecuing across the country.
American barbecue often uses a special sauce. This is called barbecue sauce. It is a thick, dark red sauce. It usually has spices, tomatoes, and honey. Many American barbecue grills use hickory wood for heat. This wood gives the meat a smoky flavor.
In California, people sometimes cooked beef in a hole in the ground. This old method is called a "pit barbecue." It's another way to slow-cook meat.
Images for kids
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Meat barbecued at The Salt Lick restaurant
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Barbecued hickory-smoked, baby-back pork ribs
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A barrel-shaped smoker on a trailer. Pans on the top shelf hold hamburgers and hot dogs. The lower grill is being used to cook pork ribs and "drunken chicken".
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A British barbecue including chicken kebabs, marinated chicken wings, sweetcorn, and an assortment of vegetables
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Korean barbeque grill used for cooking Galbi.
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Typical plate of chopped pork barbecue as served in a restaurant with barbecue beans, sauce, and Texas toast
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Diagram of a propane smoker used for barbecuing
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Lamb grilling over hot coals
See also
In Spanish: Parrillada para niños
