NATIONAL BARBEQUE MONTH | May
National Barbecue Month in May encourages us to break out our special recipes and get some mouthwatering deliciousness started.
Whether you prefer charcoal, wood, or gas, barbecuing is fundamentally a slow cooking method over indirect heat. While the type of protein and seasonings vary, each part of the country specializes in its own flavors and sauces. From sweet to spicy, techniques range from region to region and state to state. Even the way a place smokes its barbecue can be considered unique!
Pork is the original barbecue meat, but beef, chicken, lamb, and other proteins find their way into barbecue. Some of the best side dishes associated with this time-honored cuisine are coleslaw, macaroni & cheese, and baked beans.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalBBQMonth
You can either put on an apron or a bib because it can get messy whether you’re making barbecue or eating it Then dig in! Try different flavors and recipes all month long. And, if you’ve heard about a good barbecue restaurant, get there early. The good ones sell until it’s all gone then close up shop. That’s the sign of real barbecue! Use #NationalBarbecueMonth to share on social media.
NATIONAL BBQ MONTH HISTORY
The Barbecue Council founded National Barbecue Month in 1963 to encourage outdoor cooking. Since then, grilling and barbecuing have increased in popularity.
Related Observances
National Sauce Month
National Barbecue Spareribs Day
National Picnic Day
National Sloppy Joe Day
National Pig Day
National Macaroni and Cheese Day
