#298: The History of BBQ and Becoming a Backyard Pitmaster

The Art of Manliness

• Episode: #298: The History of BBQ and Becoming a Backyard Pitmaster
• Website: The Art of Manliness
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• Duration: 00:28:02
• Published: 2017-04-25 21:00

My guest today is Matt Moore, and we talk about his new book, "The South's Best Butts."
Today on the show Matt details the history of BBQ and why pork is a staple in the Southern variety. He then explains what exactly a pork butt is (and no, it’s not the rear of a pig), and why it's such an ideal meat for smoking. Matt then shares how and why BBQ flavors and techniques differ across the South and highlights a few pitmasters who are adding new takes to this traditional dish. We end our conversation by going through the step-by-step process of smoking the perfect pork butt.