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title: "American Barbecue"
description: "Explore American BBQ: slow-cooked, smoky meats like brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, often served with classic sides like coleslaw and baked beans."
date: "2025-07-14T13:40:58+00:00"
date_modified: "2025-07-14T13:41:56+00:00"
author: "Devendra Khati"
permalink: "https://cookingenie.com/content/glossary/american-barbecue/"
post_type: "glossary"
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# American Barbecue

American BBQ refers to a cooking style where meat is slow-cooked over indirect heat, often with wood smoke for flavor. It’s not just grilling—BBQ is about low and slow cooking, often for hours.

## Common BBQ Dishes

- Brisket – Smoked for hours until tender
- Pulled Pork – Shredded pork shoulder, often served on buns
- Ribs – Pork or beef, with dry rubs or sticky sauces
- BBQ Chicken – Often grilled then sauced
- Burnt Ends – Flavor-packed brisket tips

## Sides and Accompaniments

- Coleslaw
- Baked beans
- Cornbread
- Mac and [cheese](https://cookingenie.com/content/blog/white-cheese-types-nutrition-recipes-cookingenie/)
- [Potato salad](https://cookingenie.com/content/glossary/potato-salad/)
- Pickles and onions