[Photograph: Joshua Bousel]

When we say barbecue, we're talking the real thing here. Slow-smoked meats cooked until they're fall apart tender.

Pork Ribs

Kansas City-Style Ribs
Coffee-Rubbed Ribs
Dr. Pepper Baby Back Ribs
Cherry-Smoked Vietnamese-Flavored Ribs

Pork Shoulder

Pulled Pork
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw
Smoked Pork Belly Marinated in Char Siu Sauce
Pernil
Smoked Bologna

Beef

Brisket
Burnt Ends
Short Ribs
Pastrami
Santa Maria-Style Barbecue Tri-Tip

Chicken

The Best Barbecue Chicken
Competition-Style Chicken Thighs
Cornell Chicken