Who serves the best barbecue? Memphis? North Carolina? Die-hard loyalists may insist the only REAL barbecue comes from their hometown. But we like it all, as long as it’s got that slow-cooked smoky flavor.

Smoky, Tender Barbecued Pork
by Elizabeth Karmel

The recipes:

• North Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• North Carolina Coleslaw

Barbecuing Tender Ribs
by Jamie Purviance

The recipes:

• Apple-Bacon Barbecued Ribs (Charcoal VersionorGas Version)
• Hoisin Barbecued Ribs (Charcoal VersionorGas Version)

How to Barbecue Chicken Perfectly
by Paul Kirk

The recipes:

• Master Recipe for Barbecuing Chicken
• Spice Rub

All-American Sauces

• Classic Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
• Georgia Peach Barbecue Sauce
• Memphis Style Barbecue Sauce
• Lexington Style Barbecue Sauce
• South Carolina Honey-Mustard Sauce