The Backyard Barbecue - A Great American Tradition

The author shares his thoughts on the great traditionall up to you and your prowess at the grill.
we all hold dear to our hearts: The BackyardBarbecue is so ingrained in the American culture that
Barbecue. The backyard barbecue is a true institutionsome families have secret recipes and special
- almost a right-of-passage for a vast majority of ourbarbecue processes and techniques that are handed
great American population.  I challenge you to finddown from father to son from generation to
one person who hasn't been to at least onegeneration.  These usually are special ways to
backyard barbecue in the last year.  I guarantee youprepare ribs, beef brisket or pulled pork.  They are
can't find even one person.the most coveted recipes of barbecue enthusiasts.
The backyard barbecue is a great way for bothThere are some people, both male and female, that
family and friends to come together, have fun andcompete in the many different barbecue
enjoy each other in the great outdoors.  Somecompetitions that are held throughout the country. 
businesses use barbecue outings as a way to rewardThese are folks who take their barbecuing to a
their employees for their loyal service.  A barbecuewhole new level.  Much too serious for my blood,
can be a real bonding experience. however.
The menu for a barbecue can be as simple or asSo whether you are celebrating a Summer Holiday
extravagant as you like.  From the easy to preparegrilling a juicy hamburger or competing in a sanctioned
burgers and dogs to more complex fare as chicken,barbecue contest, just remember that you are
beef brisket or pork ribs.  There are people on theparticipating in a great American tradition.  God Bless
sea coasts that have fresh seafood barbecues.  It'sAmerica!!