Cook the Book: 'The Best Barbecue on Earth'
From Memphis to Texas, Alabama to the Carolinas, every region in America thinks its style of barbecue is best. And while they may not agree on spices, smokes, or sauces, one thing's for sure: They all believe that barbecue is a quintessentially American cuisine.
In fact, they couldn't be more wrong. Barbecue is, as this week's Cook the Book author Rick Browne states, "a universal language" that spans six continents and more than 20 countries.
For his latest cookbook, The Best Barbecue on Earth, Browne (the creator, executive producer, and host of the popular public television program Barbecue America) traveled the globe interviewing, photographing, cooking, and—most important—tasting the world's most flavorful recipes for grills, pits, and smokers. The result? The ultimate compendium on outdoor cooking, a book that brings the entire world into your backyard and onto your dinner plate.
Browne began in Argentina with Beef Empanadas and concluded in Uruguay with grilled Chocolate Bread with Dulche de Leche Frosting. Along the way, he made "pit" stops (pun intended) in Canada, Jamaica, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Brazil, to name just a few countries. The recipes he collected on his travels range from familiar favorites like Beer Butt Chicken and Beef Satay to exotic dishes such as Korean Bulgogi (thinly sliced marinated beef, quickly grilled and served wrapped in a shiso leaf and topped with hot sauce).
Win 'The Best Barbeque on Earth'
In addition to excerpting a recipe each day this week, we're also giving away five (5) copies of Browne's new book. To enter for a chance to win, simply tell us in the comments section below: If you could take a whirlwind, worldwide barbecue tour, what country would you head to first, and for what dish?
Five (5) people will be chosen at random from among eligible comments below. Comments will close Monday, August 25 at noon ET. The standard Serious Eats contest rules apply.
Comments are closed: 242 Comments:
I'd stay right here in the USA and do a regional tour, tasting the best of the south, southwest, midwest...heck even the northeast has some decent bbq.
mepolo at 1:24PM on 08/18/08
Which country has great vegetarian barbecue? I'm not sure... But I would love to go to Tunisia for a traditional méchoui - if only for the experience and the side dishes
PeanutButter at 1:26PM on 08/18/08
KOREA!!! The often overlooked home of kalbi, or marinated beef short rib cooked over hardwood coals. Also for samgyupsal, the deliciously fatty fresh pork belly.
simon at 1:31PM on 08/18/08
Japan for some wagyu beef
bobcatsteph3 at 1:33PM on 08/18/08
While I love Korean BBQ (a LOT), nothing compares to Texas BBQ beef ribs. The sticky caramelization of the sauce with the smoky flavor is what BBQ is all about!
Dave and Stuff at 1:38PM on 08/18/08
I would take a good old-fashioned boston butt and pork ribs, both cooked Memphis style -- long and slow indirect smoke after rub, occasional mopping on the ribs, and then with a choice of sauces on the side. Accompany with green tomato pickles, baked beans, fried okra, sweet potato fries, fried dill pickles, macaroni and cheese, creamed corn, greens (cooked with salt pork until limp), American style potato salad (with mayo and egg), biscuits with honey and butter (sliced white bread for the traditionalists), and sweet tea. Follow with banana pudding.
Mizbee at 1:44PM on 08/18/08
I'd probably head somewhere in South America, get me one of those whole roast pigs.
DanielJ at 1:47PM on 08/18/08
Mexico-- for cabrito
intheyearofthepig at 1:50PM on 08/18/08
How 'bout some jerk from Jamaica, mon!?
JWdude at 1:50PM on 08/18/08
OOh yeah, Mexico, Cabrito. I'm in love.
laurelvan at 1:51PM on 08/18/08
argentina. i had fantastic grilled meat there on a previous visit to a ranch, and would give my left arm to go back and take the boy there.
french tart at 1:53PM on 08/18/08
While Korea is a close second, I'd go to Iran to sample all the different grilled kababs. Kabab koobideh, joojeh kabab, kabab barg, maygu kabab, I could go on and on.
yogurtsoda at 1:55PM on 08/18/08
I would actually love to do a bbq tour here in the US - go visit all the different regions and taste the differences.
A friend recently went to Korea and said he'd had the best Korean bbq dinner there.
threedogkitchen at 1:55PM on 08/18/08
What region in the world doesn't have good BBQ? I'd hit Korea, Argentina, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain and Mexico. I'd have all of the continents covered except Antarctica.
CVilleBilly at 1:56PM on 08/18/08
I'm a domestic man. I'd hit the BBQ trail around Austin, TX.
feelgood at 1:58PM on 08/18/08
Argentina for me.
Isn't Argentine beef supposed to be very, very good? I want me some of that.
maryofdoom at 2:01PM on 08/18/08
Hanoi Vietnam: sit on the pavement on a low plastic stool to eat salty sweet Bun Cha - marinated pork balls grilled over charcoal and served on a bed of cold noodles with broth and fresh herbs. Just remember to sit upwind from the barbecue!
zedman_1 at 2:02PM on 08/18/08
Argentinian is awesome but I'm curious... I don't know what country it is exactly (and I am not going to dive into a political debate!) but I live in a really Jewish neighborhood, and every day I walk home past these tiny restaurants that seem to be only for those who are in-the-know, which i am not... it smells so freaking good, like kebabs but BETTER, chargrilled and just... omfg, I want to run in and ask them what the heck they're making... gahhh. I've been reading a bit and have heard that Forest Hills (my neighborhood) has a lot of Bukharian (sp?) restaurants, so I think that's what those places are... I would start there. And ask them to please let me come in and eat, I won't bother anyone, I promise...
Argentina, Peru, Korea (it can't be coincidence that Peru and Argentina have so many Koreans!), Japan (yakitori?), Turkey, Greece (kebabs and kofte!)... mmmmm.... Australia? Barbie? when I wind it down, I'd end up back in the US, with all the regional stops :)
feistyfoodie at 2:05PM on 08/18/08
Wow, where to start? I would definitely have to start with a tour of the US and go from there. Argentina would be great also.
JennH at 2:06PM on 08/18/08
North America, Texas, Brisket
bsuqb12 at 2:15PM on 08/18/08
korea for bibimbap of course! mmm...crispy rice
musicalpandibear at 2:27PM on 08/18/08
Grilling is not barbecueing.
BBQ - indirect low heat over a long time
Grill - direct high heat over a short time
With that said, Central Texas is the king of all BBQ regions.
WestIndianArchie at 2:32PM on 08/18/08
I would love to go to TX or TN for a good southern BBQ!!
Jadie15 at 2:32PM on 08/18/08
I'm going to avoid the BBQ purists vs. grilling definition debate and put my vote in for Brazilan churrasco.
myl_1 at 2:39PM on 08/18/08
Great question. A lot of us believe that the Republic of Texas has the best BBQ. I'd love to test that belief in Argentina and one day Cuba.
mjrobertson at 2:41PM on 08/18/08
While I believe that good ole North Carolina barbecue (eastern, of course) is the best, I would love to do a tour of ranches in Argentina.
etyper333 at 2:47PM on 08/18/08
I'd stick to the USA and do a tour of both Carolina's.
arbeck at 2:48PM on 08/18/08
I'd go down south, right here in the US of A. I'm told I've never had the "real thing" up here in Boston.
wisekaren at 2:54PM on 08/18/08
Definitely stay here in the USA. Nothing beats a good pulled pork sandwich. (With vinegar sauce and saw, of course.)
jd7979 at 3:04PM on 08/18/08
I almost exclusively eat ethnic cuisine, but in this case I would actually choose to stay in the USA.
ReneeRobinson at 3:11PM on 08/18/08
grand tour of southern USA. Nothing north of Tennessee and no state with "North" in its name...
awtane at 3:21PM on 08/18/08
Too many regional varieties here in the USA to want to go elsewhere. Eastern NC, Lexington, Memphis, Texas, Kansas City, etc. etc. Yum!
jbramley at 3:25PM on 08/18/08
Southeast USA.
tcjanes at 3:28PM on 08/18/08
Probably someplace in the middle east, birthplace of kebabs.
Nicholas H at 3:29PM on 08/18/08
I'd have to stick with the southern part of USA, from Texas to the Carolina's.
elliepayson at 3:31PM on 08/18/08
Being very fond of churrascaria restaurants, I'd most likely start with Brazil.
brooke29 at 3:38PM on 08/18/08
Argentina. For MEAT.
sidebernie at 3:44PM on 08/18/08
i would definitely like to try some authentic argentinian barbeque.
ceforrester at 3:50PM on 08/18/08
Worldwide, eh? I think I'd work my way around South America, starting with Argentina, then I'd head over to Australia, all around Asia and the Middle East and then wrap up my tour in the USA.
Josh Baugher at 3:52PM on 08/18/08
I's stay right here in America and go to Kansas City, Austin, and Memphis to try their BBQed Brisket.
cdziuba at 3:59PM on 08/18/08
I'd stay in the US and go South.
rockandroll at 3:59PM on 08/18/08
Argentina for me I'd say
zekks at 4:04PM on 08/18/08
I think I'd have to head to Jamaica; love the spicy jerk shrimp and chicken. Thank you!
Tina12312 at 4:07PM on 08/18/08
Argentina does have great beef, but after eating it for a week, at a different place twice a day, I can promise you, it's grilled, not barbecued.
But frankly, there are two things I never argue with folks about: barbecue and pizza. You're ALL right.
lemons at 4:08PM on 08/18/08
Also, Mexico for cabrito. :)
MajaMeza79 at 4:09PM on 08/18/08
I think I would have to go through the Middle East.
Stufsocker at 4:27PM on 08/18/08
USA South
oneperfectegg at 4:31PM on 08/18/08
Southern United States. I would love to try their BBQ ribs and country chicken.
gypsy58 at 4:51PM on 08/18/08
I would go to memphis in may with whatever the ultimo pass is. Eat my weight in delicious swine.
SkinnyFatty at 4:51PM on 08/18/08
I would hit Indonesia - Raichlen always swears that their kebabs / satays are the best. And if someone else is paying, I'm taking the farthest trip possible....
chcannon at 4:53PM on 08/18/08
First, I'd hit America's south and then Korea.
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gkstratos at 5:05PM on 08/18/08
There is no need to leave the country when Kansas City is right here in the USA. Burnt ends are a thing of beauty.
mleitel at 5:22PM on 08/18/08
I'd hit up the United States, first, naturally: starting in Kentucky for some mutton 'cue.
scaevola at 5:40PM on 08/18/08
Can I have a continent? And if I say "America," could we fudge in both Nort and South? That would be enough for me.
dbcurrie at 5:40PM on 08/18/08
Allende, Nueva Leon, Mexco for "Cabrito"!!!
czken at 5:40PM on 08/18/08
Fond though I am of good old American BBQ, I'd have to branch out to the Caribbean or to South America.
TheJTrain at 5:40PM on 08/18/08
Indonesia for satay.
lisal at 5:41PM on 08/18/08
Being as i know i can bbq any kind of pork or chicken with the best of them...i'd have to head to jamacia....to try every different type of "jerk" i could find !!!!
onepercent99 at 5:56PM on 08/18/08
Jamaica for some Jerk Ribs. Yum.
drala625 at 5:56PM on 08/18/08
Puerto Rico has the best barbecue I've ever had, and it was the Indians here and on other Caribean islands that the Europeans first saw cooking this way. It's all about the pig. So I would tour the island, and I'm sure never have the same exact pork in two places.
Unfortunately, in many places the quality is dropping as vendors are now starting to bring in cheaper factory hogs from the US.
Don Luis at 6:02PM on 08/18/08
Jamaica for any kind of jerk, for sure.
dwarzel at 6:03PM on 08/18/08
I'd head to the deep South in the USA, and do some one on one comparing of various Carolina style barbecues.
lisaray at 6:04PM on 08/18/08
I would head to Jamaica to try there beef jerk. After that I think any of the Pacific Islands because of their use of fruits and sea food.
CarolHarrity at 6:09PM on 08/18/08
Honestly, I'd stay in America and go straight to the Carolinas. I hear the "Q" there is some of the best around.
onalark at 6:14PM on 08/18/08
I'd start right here in the USA in Memphis, Tennessee. I' d try the ribs, I hear a few BBQ joints down there have the best ribs in the world.
mnsteph at 6:17PM on 08/18/08
Ah, but typical Jamaican jerk is grilled, not barbecued.
Don Luis at 6:24PM on 08/18/08
I would head to Argentina for any bbq dish featuring beef.
rffoodie at 6:47PM on 08/18/08
Argentina - beef, beef and more beef
PoignantTuna at 7:01PM on 08/18/08
Definitely Argentina..... then right back here for the homestyle versions....mmmm MMMM MMmmmmMMMMmmmMMM
hmneilson at 7:08PM on 08/18/08
I'd definitely start in Hong Kong with some char siu (barbecued pork), not because it's the greatest in the world (that honor going to Tex-Mex cuisine), but because it's solid food, unique, available in a slightly different variety everywhere including grocery store delis and 7-11s (which are everywhere), and addictively delicious.
EvilTimmy at 7:31PM on 08/18/08
I would head to the USA and specifically -North Carolina. The N.C. BarBQ is incredible. I love their vinegar sauce.
dolphinlady706 at 7:44PM on 08/18/08
Luckily, I live in Texas and make frequent trips to Kansas City so I'm good on the best barbecue in the world.
I'd really like to go to Alaska and catch fresh Copper River Salmon and smoke it on the banks.
ebraun at 8:09PM on 08/18/08
The U.S. is a great place to start, but also Asia and South America. Good cue is good cue...
gorzd at 8:21PM on 08/18/08
Brazil. These tall beef skewers.
le_avion at 8:24PM on 08/18/08
probably the islands...America is great but have had some yummy bbq in the islands
sandy89 at 8:27PM on 08/18/08
new zealand, those kiwis know how to cook
chromiumman at 8:38PM on 08/18/08
Argentina!
bitchincamero at 8:43PM on 08/18/08
I'd stay in Texas! where the best BBQ ever can be found
bellows22 at 8:53PM on 08/18/08
I'd stay right here in the states and head to Memphis!
RobsGirl123 at 8:54PM on 08/18/08
Argentina, then Mexico, then Memphis, then North Carolina.
madball911 at 9:22PM on 08/18/08
Argentina, then Texas.
daveg227 at 9:33PM on 08/18/08
Are you paying? If so, does Germany or Italy have barbeque? Even if they don't, I'd totally go there if someone else was paying for it!
Actually, I'd love to do a formal tour of US BBQ, because nothing I've had from other countries compares to a good Carolina BBQ!
shalomblack at 9:51PM on 08/18/08
Hmmm. I know this has been said already, but: Argentina, then right back home to Texas.
Yrmencyn at 9:54PM on 08/18/08
I think I'd head to South Korea for Kalbi and Pulkogi . . . mmmmm.
yankeesgal at 9:56PM on 08/18/08
Personally, I love the BBQ in the U.S. Southeast, but in an effort to expand my horizons (and get a cool vacation out of the country), I'd love to go and try all the great Brazillian BBQ.
fangirl at 10:04PM on 08/18/08
I would take a tour of the southwest and south for bbq pork of all kinds.
SEFB9118 at 10:13PM on 08/18/08
I'd stay right here in Houston...for my mom's Chinese BBQ Pork.
hungryinhouston at 10:16PM on 08/18/08
Australia - Shrimp on the Barbie
slcrose at 10:20PM on 08/18/08
Korea!
robotbill at 10:32PM on 08/18/08
USA, I would love to taste all of the regional differences
tmf315 at 10:40PM on 08/18/08
the best barbecue is at your own house-choose the best quality meats,the freshest seafood or the finest vegetables( I like mushrooms,asparagus,and zucchini on the barbecue), take care not to overcook or overseason it for your tastes, and serve it with side dishes that are equally as fresh.Come to my house and we will go to the Sydney fish markets and get some Balmain bugs and fresh prawns! And I disagree about grilling and barbecue- if you prepare a meal on a barbecue,it barbecue!!! No need to be snobbish- its just food
yankeedownunder at 11:30PM on 08/18/08
USA USA USA - A tour of the Carolinas, Memphis, Texas and Kansas City would be a fine start for me!
Oenonome at 11:48PM on 08/18/08
I was going to say the USA but reading your descriptions, I'd have to say Korea for the Korean Bulgogi
js2222 at 11:55PM on 08/18/08
I'd head down to Brazil to catch up with my mother's family... but I'd stop in Kansas City on the way!
tereza at 12:11AM on 08/19/08
Truly, I'd love to just hit Kansas City and Memphis to eat their fabulous barbeque!
hhihic at 12:51AM on 08/19/08
I love Korean barbeque but when I think of the world's best barbeque I think Kansas City Baby Back Ribs!!
deefine at 1:12AM on 08/19/08
Stay in the good ol' USA and tour all of my usual haunts in Memphis and hopefully discover some new gems.
Head to Texas and gorge on brisket until I pop.
Cruise up to Kansas City for some baby back ribs, swingover to the Carolina's for some pulled pork goodness with that mustardy-style sauce then back down to Alabama to try that White BBQ sauce I've heard so much about.
And to finish up...back to my favorite spots in Memphis for more piggy lovin' because There's No Place Like Home...for Slamming BBQ!!!
Erinay77 at 2:05AM on 08/19/08
Definitely Korea for some bulgogi
bobfole at 3:09AM on 08/19/08
Greek lamb kebobs--yummy!
LindaA at 4:37AM on 08/19/08
Probably Jamaica
jchic45102 at 5:01AM on 08/19/08
Jamacia for some Jerk Chicken. I have been heading down to Brixton Market here in London but have not had my craving satisfied.
meganrenee at 6:38AM on 08/19/08
I'll stay in the US of A for my bar-b-que.
sassy1 at 6:42AM on 08/19/08
Japan for Yakiniku Kobe beef.
jymbrittain at 6:47AM on 08/19/08
I would probably choose Argentina as well, their styles of preparing beef are really interesting.
Jessilyn24 at 6:52AM on 08/19/08
Right here in the ole USA for some BBQ Ribs in Kansas City!
trishden at 7:17AM on 08/19/08
I would stay in the US and travel to the Texas where I hear they have the best bbq on earth.
susanchester at 8:08AM on 08/19/08
USA-Texas to the Carolinas and then home. We just got a Big Green Egg and damn skippy that thing produces excellent BBQ.
Rottenmom at 8:16AM on 08/19/08
Definitely KOREA for Kalbi and Bulgogi!
anyang at 8:20AM on 08/19/08
Probably Argentina. Mmmm...beef.
azured00 at 9:03AM on 08/19/08
I'd stay in the U.S. and do a regional tour and eat all the kinds of meat offered.
Annek at 9:09AM on 08/19/08
USA .... Luling, Texas for BBQ sausage and BBQ shrimp
mulkeyusa at 9:09AM on 08/19/08
My first stop would be Korea: Kalbi, please!
AsTheNight at 10:43AM on 08/19/08
I too would stay Stateside and hunker down in Memphis and theri mouth watering ribs!!!!!
vraknari at 10:44AM on 08/19/08
If I stayed in the US, probably any place in TX. If I were to go over seas, I'd start in Argentina for the beef.
plhill2000 at 10:45AM on 08/19/08
I'd go back to Venezuela where I lived in the early 1970's as a child, and mange on some of that tasty cabrito.
lambowner at 10:51AM on 08/19/08
I would stay here in the US ....head for No. Carolina ....and get me some FINE No. Carolina pulled pork .
foodie51 at 10:55AM on 08/19/08
I would head to Paula Deen's house. I'll eat just about anything barbecue that she makes.
LIDARKSIDE at 11:00AM on 08/19/08
I'd stay here in the hill country of Texas (making the rounds with my handy Texas Monthly as my guide) for awhile knawin' on a pork chop bone from Couplans in Llano or a rib from that place in Bartrum. When I got to the point that I could handle disappointments I would leave Texas.
daw212 at 11:06AM on 08/19/08
It's to hard to settle on one,but TX,TNN and No. Carolina are good start;s for baby back rib's-Yum my favorite.
dove1960 at 11:11AM on 08/19/08
No. Carolina
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
bigtim60 at 11:29AM on 08/19/08
I'd stay here and hit up New Orleans.
agordon10 at 11:50AM on 08/19/08
I would try mexico for real mexican food
vmkids at 11:53AM on 08/19/08
Japan for O.G. sushi!
akeeran21 at 12:03PM on 08/19/08
Mexico. Yum.
lisambb at 12:14PM on 08/19/08
Thanks to recent TV, I would head to Spain with Anthony Bourdain and see what kind of BBQ'd egg El Bouli would produce.
beano at 12:20PM on 08/19/08
Argentina, because they are supposed to have some amazing beef.
amylou61 at 12:33PM on 08/19/08
Argentina for some "Chimchanga" sauce
stevebillings at 12:56PM on 08/19/08
Argentina for beef empanadas!
saraann at 1:10PM on 08/19/08
A beautiful sunset, the sound of the surf, gorgeous wahini dancers and KAHLUA PIG..................that's as close to heaven as you're going to get.
tfitts1947 at 1:20PM on 08/19/08
would love to experience bulgogi in Korea
sharlynn at 1:54PM on 08/19/08
Kalbi in Korea....::droool::
sassysprite at 1:56PM on 08/19/08
I'd go to Kansas City and try some ribs...
mforrest at 1:59PM on 08/19/08
oooh Korean bbq!
uninorth at 2:12PM on 08/19/08
Brisket from Austin
thotfulspot at 2:35PM on 08/19/08
I'd have shrimp in Australia.
toastworthy at 3:01PM on 08/19/08
This is easy, Austin.
nommuh at 3:02PM on 08/19/08
I would go to India for Tandoori Chicken.
pintolinda at 3:09PM on 08/19/08
I would have to say India. I can't get enough spice and some Tandoori Chicken would really hit the spot when I got there!!
hoff_83 at 3:21PM on 08/19/08
I would definitely stay in the US and sample all the pulled BBQ from across the country, the south, midwest and southwest especially!
nerous at 4:07PM on 08/19/08
US - specifically NC for pulled pork shoulder with slaw & hushpuppies.
leegwebb at 4:18PM on 08/19/08
I'd also stay in the U.S.
mrsbao at 4:18PM on 08/19/08
Why leave the US when speaking of BBQ? I would first head to Memphis for some of theirs....but I still cannot put cole slaw on my sandwich like they do.
reddon30 at 4:41PM on 08/19/08
To Singapore for some satay...
tech9803 at 4:48PM on 08/19/08
I would go to China for some barbecue duck.
Fractal at 4:51PM on 08/19/08
I would travel to the country of... Texas. And I would eat *everything*.
iyamapotato at 5:16PM on 08/19/08
Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela where barbaquoa got it's start.
spanklin at 5:28PM on 08/19/08
USA !!!!! We have the best!
tish123 at 5:52PM on 08/19/08
Oh my! A barbeque tour of America could take months...and every moment could be ethereal.
ocarol at 6:12PM on 08/19/08
I would stay in the USA we have the best I would go to Memphis, Tenn.
fromguns at 6:48PM on 08/19/08
I would have to say Texas, USA.
They really know how to BBQ.
My favorite BBQ food is BBQ Ribs!!!!
Yum!!
mizchild at 7:18PM on 08/19/08
I live in North Carolina but I would head to Memphis, TN and then down to South Carolina and check out their BBQs. I am a sauce fiend so I would love to try some wet ribs in both places.
TriciaA at 7:32PM on 08/19/08
Greece for the BBQ Lamb...YUM :)
mama43 at 8:14PM on 08/19/08
I'd start with a tour of the US. We have lots of good BBQ here.
Mom2Ways at 10:09PM on 08/19/08
I've had loads of TX bbq, it's ok, just ok.
What I want is Korean. Kalbi and bul gogi could be sooo perfect.
Pointy at 10:25PM on 08/19/08
I'd stay right here in the U.S. and look for some good ribs.
DePro1 at 10:33PM on 08/19/08
Hmmmm..Vietnam, for any barbecued street food.
lkasenter at 10:50PM on 08/19/08
australia for a kebab
yyeres at 11:03PM on 08/19/08
Puerto Rico for some of their roasted pig.
cherierj at 11:56PM on 08/19/08
Definitely South Carolina.
LoriA at 7:36AM on 08/20/08
India for Tandori Chicken
dr_dave7 at 8:33AM on 08/20/08
Memphis for barbeque. Lived there for years and really miss it.
idahomom at 9:34AM on 08/20/08
North Carolina for a pig pickin!
scarletini at 10:21AM on 08/20/08
Well, I've never been outside of the US, but some friends in the church I attend are always smoking something!!! They make brisket a lot, and it's very tastey! For thanksgiving they brought a smoked turkey. I was left speechless!! But if I could go anywhere for BBQ I would first hit up Texas, then Memphis, then North Carolina!!! but for now I'll be content with my friends smoked brisket and turkey :D
joelleee31 at 10:21AM on 08/20/08
Bombay for some Tandoori Chicken Wings!!
manali98 at 10:26AM on 08/20/08
korea for sure.... so many meats, so little time..
chon76 at 10:45AM on 08/20/08
I'd have to agree...Korea would be my first choice. I love Bulgoki.
kevlney at 12:08PM on 08/20/08
North Carolina for pulled pork.
hungrylikethewolf at 1:06PM on 08/20/08
Midwest. Underrated BBQ.
Tactful_Cactus at 1:35PM on 08/20/08
I'd go to Spain and have some of the best various BBQ recipes they are know for and would love to try.
CwazyWabbit
cwazywabbit at 1:38PM on 08/20/08
Japan for yakatori, for sure. Plus I want to go to Japan anyways!
pequenalooloo at 1:42PM on 08/20/08
I would start off visiting friends in Korea, perhaps the best BBQ I have ever had.
kuromu at 2:24PM on 08/20/08
Australia, For some marinated Kangaroo meat, Had this in Alice Springs and it was fantastic.
bongeezer at 2:53PM on 08/20/08
Spain. I always wanted to try the food there.
Mama Beckala at 2:58PM on 08/20/08
I'll have me a good ole Argentinean BBQ.. man , they sure like their meat down there!
chlamers at 3:03PM on 08/20/08
Japan for yakatori!
mchow at 3:15PM on 08/20/08
America of course! No one can beat the grilling you get from all different regions of this country!
Tarah716 at 3:25PM on 08/20/08
Tough call...Argentina? Brazil? Maybe South Africa this time around...
jenberger at 3:39PM on 08/20/08
memphis, for ribs
jknepfle at 4:21PM on 08/20/08
I would love to take a bbq tour of the Southern US, eating all manner of pork, brisket, and cole slaw.
rchung77 at 4:54PM on 08/20/08
Australia for Moroccan-style Lamb Kabobs!
raspberrypicker at 5:00PM on 08/20/08
suwon, south korea for some suwon kalbi.
youthlarge at 5:41PM on 08/20/08
I'd probably stay in the US. And find some good ribs.
wunami at 6:28PM on 08/20/08
Probably somewhere in the Caribbean for their Caribbean jerk dishes
LINDALSHOT at 7:06PM on 08/20/08
Jamaica for some jerk chicken!
jviddy at 7:48PM on 08/20/08
i hope i win
tiacarter at 8:05PM on 08/20/08
Greece because I adore lamb.
elysek at 8:06PM on 08/20/08
Ok, I'm entirely boring, because I would love just to go to Louisiana!
Teresa690 at 9:45PM on 08/20/08
I'd travel to Korea 1st - mainly because I've heard the rantings and ravings about Southern BBQ for years and but Korean BBQ is a new idea (to me) and something that really intrigues me. I mean honestly, ribs are DELICIOUS.
Secondly I'd hit up the Deep South. I may live in Florida but we are in NO WAY the deep south! Sure we have our barbecue but from what I hear nothing can compare to visiting Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, ect.
nekonekobear at 9:53PM on 08/20/08
asia and i would eat whatever they have.
sln123 at 9:55PM on 08/20/08
I'd tour the BBQ hotspots right here at home.
Boscompb at 11:21PM on 08/20/08
Argentina for its glorious beef!
fshapiro at 12:02AM on 08/21/08
I think I'd love to tour Asia (preferably with Andrew Zimmern (from Bizarre Foods)) and try a bit of everything! If I had to be tied down to one answer though, it would be the kabob type things in Korea. I mean come on, marinated meat grilled on a stick, how can you go wrong with that?!
elangomatt at 12:14AM on 08/21/08
For BBQ, I'd stay in the good ol' USA but if someone's offering a free world trip, I'd go to Australia :)
sharsd at 12:56AM on 08/21/08
Hello! Since I am a vegetarian, I got my two sons and husband's opinions. They choose the good old USA for their country of choice for BBQ! Their food of choice would be BBQ Ribs. Please enter me in your cookbook drawing. My husband enjoys cooking and grilling. He has a birthday next month and would love to receive this book as a gift. Many thanks, Cindi
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windycindy at 2:12AM on 08/21/08
I'd take a free trip to France, but not for the bbq.
grahamred at 2:35AM on 08/21/08
I would stay in America but I would love to go to Texas for one of their great BBQ's
kewpiedoll04 at 8:56AM on 08/21/08
OK, I'd head to Jamaica first for Jerk Chicken although I question whether it would be considered true BBQ by our US standards.
slmiresse at 9:27AM on 08/21/08
I'd stay in the US and make the rounds of the different regional styles of BBQ.
PrairieThistle at 12:19PM on 08/21/08
head to the cradle of mankind in Africa - across the Sahel and into the north
to try bbq at it's roots - the Meshwa which is grilled meat and the bread baked in the sand - Togula
pholove at 3:06PM on 08/21/08
korea for Bulgogi
nicnac at 3:13PM on 08/21/08
Who has veggie barbeque? Hmmm, I'd probably go to Morocco.
laur_uic at 4:25PM on 08/21/08
Memphis for some ribs!
foodinmouth at 6:05PM on 08/21/08
Argentina for sure! I want to try all those grilled meats on skewers!!!
stormygirl at 6:06PM on 08/21/08
prob texas and get some good ol bbq
sln123 at 7:35PM on 08/21/08
I didn't know there was worldwide barbeque - I think I would start in the USA - go south then west to Texas.
tsegada at 8:57PM on 08/21/08
Mongolia. Yum.
BrunswickStew at 9:12PM on 08/21/08
I second that: Mongolia
tomie at 9:34PM on 08/21/08
South America for pork
steadier571 at 11:35PM on 08/21/08
I'd have some Jamaican jerk chicken then back to Austin, Texas for barbrqued beast. Beef.
abeaudet at 9:11AM on 08/22/08
I'd stay in the USA and go back home to MO to Kansas City for some ribs!
AlbinoRockstar at 10:17AM on 08/22/08
Korea--for some delicious Korean bbq!
honeypie411 at 3:31PM on 08/22/08
brazil for churrasco
cdcdcd at 4:28PM on 08/22/08
Texas. I would love to travel around Texas and try the BBQ there. If I have to leave the US I would go to Argentina.
hassanchop at 6:15PM on 08/22/08
Japan for sushi
idahomom at 8:37PM on 08/22/08
If we're talking about GRILLED food, then send me back to Germany for some fresh grilled wurst (I wouldn't even be picky about what kind)!
But if we're talking BBQ, send me to Memphis for ribs (and LOTS of them)!!!
Cataroo at 9:54PM on 08/22/08
I would do a tour in the caribbean because there are so many diverse countries there and they all mingled their cuisine that they brought with them. Then the United States South and midwest would also be a close behind
pjracz10 at 11:57PM on 08/22/08
Wow, where to start? I would definitely have to start with a tour of the US.
Stampnsark at 5:58PM on 08/23/08
South Africa
MsHalo6 at 11:50PM on 08/23/08
I would head to Brazil for churrasco!
nesta67 at 2:56AM on 08/24/08
I think I'd go with a somewhat tame choice and head to Australia for some of their bbq beef and pork delights!
blueviolet at 6:32AM on 08/24/08
Joe's Bar B Que-where Bill Clinton once ate an entire lemon pie!
farmerjeanh at 10:22AM on 08/24/08
There's no place like home so I'd just do a lot of day trips in the South.
forkmtn at 1:11PM on 08/24/08
I would head to the Philippines for some pit-roasted pig.
Nesie at 4:48PM on 08/24/08
I live in Kansas City so I would just go down the street.
Edwins at 6:15PM on 08/24/08
I'd stay right here in the US, but leave the mainland and head to Hawaii for an old-school luau.
chrissy75007 at 7:18PM on 08/24/08
Hawaii for me too! A good luau can't be beat for food and atmosphere.
txfilly at 7:52PM on 08/24/08
I would stay in the good ol' USA and head to Kansas City for some KC Masterpiece barbecue ribs!
kaylee8 at 8:15PM on 08/24/08
I would head to Argentina for Beef Empanadas.
jsallis at 11:49PM on 08/24/08
I would head to Thailand!
laralin2266 at 12:34AM on 08/25/08
i'd definitely go to New Orleans!
samanthapayntr at 2:28AM on 08/25/08
i want to go to Mexico and have some authentic nachos!
anniehall4000 at 5:37AM on 08/25/08
I'd definitely go to Jamaica for some Jerk Ribs!
super3natural at 6:46AM on 08/25/08
The USA for BBQ ribs!
gkran at 7:45AM on 08/25/08
Uruguay for some Asado-Uruguayan Barbecue. garrettsambo@aol.com
garrettsambo at 8:53AM on 08/25/08
china shrimp lomein
klp1965 at 8:57AM on 08/25/08
I would take my tour in the good ol USA....Texas, New Orleans, Hawaii...just to name a few of the hot spots on my list.
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michele3873 at 9:27AM on 08/25/08
I would go to South Korea first for kalbi.
lilyk at 10:28AM on 08/25/08
I'd go to Memphis and Austin, definitely Korea (I once had Korean bbq-ed rice that was amazing) and then home to my parents' house for cedar planked salmon. So good!
kroehl at 10:36AM on 08/25/08
Memphis barbeque is the best.
arvard at 11:31AM on 08/25/08
Although I am biased toward American BBQ in all of its forms, I'd try Brazilan churrasco and the Korean versions.
pancak at 11:41AM on 08/25/08
I'm thinking Australia for some shrimp. It's gotta be good or the phrase wouldn't be as popular as it is, right? :-)
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