The Backyard Barbecue - A Great American Tradition

The backyard barbecue is a true institution - almost a right-of-passage for a vast majority of our great American population.  I challenge you to find one person who hasn't been to at least one backyard barbecue in the last year.  I guarantee you can't find even one person.

The backyard barbecue is a great way for both family and friends to come together, have fun and enjoy each other in the great outdoors.  Some businesses use barbecue outings as a way to reward their employees for their loyal service.  A barbecue can be a real bonding experience. 

The menu for a barbecue can be as simple or as extravagant as you like.  From the easy to prepare burgers and dogs to more complex fare as chicken, beef brisket or pork ribs.  There are people on the sea coasts that have fresh seafood barbecues.  It's all up to you and your prowess at the grill.

Barbecue is so ingrained in the American culture that some families have secret recipes and special barbecue processes and techniques that are handed down from father to son from generation to generation.  These usually are special ways to prepare ribs, beef brisket or pulled pork.  They are the most coveted recipes of barbecue enthusiasts.

There are some people, both male and female, that compete in the many different barbecue competitions that are held throughout the country.  These are folks who take their barbecuing to a whole new level.  Much too serious for my blood, however.

So whether you are celebrating a Summer Holiday grilling a juicy hamburger or competing in a sanctioned barbecue contest, just remember that you are participating in a great American tradition.  God Bless America!!