Regional Flavors of Barbecue

While Americans and cooks all over the world have adapted barbecue basics to suit local preferences, four regional styles — Carolinas, Memphis, Kansas City, and Texas — continue to dominate and define the genre.

To get you in the summer ‘Q mood, we’re sharing recipes for the four regions.

Kansas City: brined chicken Carolina: pork picnic Memphis: baby back ribs Texas: beef brisket