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On 11/5/03 5:04 AM, in article , "Another
Wise Guy - Macon, GA USA" > wrote:

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>> So, start talking about barbecue. I'm willing to learn anything
>> that you have to teach, if it does have to do with barbecue.
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> The first thing to learn about barbecue
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Actually, AIW, the first thing to learn about barbecue is that it's not
about controlling the variables. It's about learning enough about your
tools and your trade that you can cope with the variables and still end up
with an excellent product. It's about meat, and spice, and screwing around
in your backyard with beer and fire, and sharing what you've learned with
your friends and family. It isn't science, and it's not worth doing if you
can't have some fun with it by experimenting and trying something different.

So, here's your chance: Let's start talking about barbecue. What cut of
meat is your favorite? What kind of rig do you use? What did you do last?
Lunp or charcoal? Hard wood or fruitwood? Rubs or marinades? What kind of
beer did you drink while you were cueing? What kind of problems did you
experience during the cook, and how did you solve them? Who came over and
told you your cooking was the best they ever had?

So far, you've contributed nothing positive to this group. Here's your
chance. Put out or get out.

Red Hook