Goober M's Question:
Hi, I'm a beginner and I want to have some BBQ's this summer. It's pathetic. I'm a man and don't know how to bbq. Some tips would be greatly appreciated!
I'm getting some great answers. Thanks everyone.


HokiePaul's Answer

the term barbeque means different things in different parts of the country. Many simply consider any cooking of meat on a grill to be a barbeque. Others (especially in the southern or rural areas) think that it involves slow cooking or smoking over a fire. This is the true meaning, but since its often used as a general term, its hard to know what you are looking for. If you're just interested in cooking, its pretty simple. Put your charcoal in, add lighter fluid and light it. Let the charcoal get hot to where its no longer flaming, but rather the coals are red/white and hot. The add your meat on the rack above. The main thing is to let the heat from the charcoals cook the food, not the flames (which would be more grilling rather than BBQing).

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