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7 out of 10. I grew up in Michigan, and now live in Queens! 2 of my correct answers were lucky guesses, though.

Olddad, I beg to differ. I can't say I've eaten at every pit 'n pig stop from Texas to Tennessee, but try my smoked brisket, slow mutton, and grilled lemonade and THEN tell me I don't know anything about BBQ.

We are ALL learning here, and I'd feel sorry for anyone who knew every single thing there is to know about any form of cooking, 'cause they'd have run out of surprises. The great joy is finding and sampling and savoring all the food and ways and means we haven't yet had the pleasure to. It's all about just going in with an open mind and an empty stomach.

And instead of telling me I don't know anything - share with me what you DO know. It sounds like you've got plenty of info to share, so howzabout fixing us a plate of it? I'm always hungry for more.

Oh - and clarifying - I wrote the quiz, not Raichlen, but I used a lot of his info. Hence - the "direct any quibbles to me" bit. About the quiz, bad weather, gas prices, Karl Rove, undercooked breakfast sandwiches. I may or may not be able to help, but I do nod quite sympathetically.

As for "pink" in the meat, it's a frequently appearing characteristic of meat that's been cooked low & slow with woods common to Texas 'cue. It may not appear in every TX BBQ, but you won't tend to find it in the characteristic meats of the other states offered as answers.

KK

Hey all,

I'm the new AOL food scribblin' person, so feel free to yell at me if I got any of my facts wrong/quibbly on this. I'm feeling pretty confident, though, 'cause I started at AOL this summer as the Grilling editor (and then they kindly decided to keep me around), so I've been slathering and smokin' 24/7 since May.

I loooove food blogs (and love Ed Levine's writing big time), and just thought I stick my head in and say howdy to all you nice people!

xxxKat

Um -- I grew up in Alabama and I've never been offered a choice of "inside" or "outside" pork shoulder. Maybe at one specific restaurant this is the case... but not the whole state. Same goes for the white sauce.
I flunked the test too.

Markbb - thanks for the tip! One of my best friends lives in Huntsville and you just gave me a very good excuse to go visit her. :) The only thing I like more than mayo is BBQ - so I'm sure I'll love this.

And Intheyearofthepig - Wow. You're an expert. And aptly named! Thanks for the info.

Damn, I'm hungry.