Charlotte Barbecue Roots Run Through Midwood
At one time Charlotte barbecue was like a food desert compared to other Carolina cities. Then Midwood Smokehouse arrived in 2011. With Pitmaster Matt Barry running the barbecue show for FS Food Group, one Midwood Smokehouse restaurant in an eclectic neighborhood east of Uptown Charlotte has grown to six locations across the Carolinas.
Benne Wafers and Barbecue Traditions with Hanna Raskin
Like a fierce spirit of independence, food traditions run deep in the Carolinas. From barbecue smoked low and slow to Benne Wafers planting a historic place along the coast in the 1700s, the nation’s most familiar flavors grow in places with fertile food heritage.
Is Brunswick Stew on the Menu?
Besides meat and sauce options, a good Carolina barbecue restaurant has a few common elements. Pigs of all shapes, sizes and personalities fill the décor. Paper towels are on the table. And Brunswick stew is on the menu.
Carolina BBQ Festival Founder Lewis Donald
On this episode of the Low & Slow Barbecue Show, we welcome the barbecue pitmaster at Sweet Lew’s Barbecue in Charlotte and the founder of the Carolina BBQ Festival. Find out about Charlotte’s newest BBQ Fest from Lewis “Sweet Lew” Donald and celebrate the heritage of whole hog barbecue. One of the best things about […]
Low & Slow Goes Indoor with Ryan Nanni
Some people are limited to preparing their favorite barbecue … inside. If you live in an apartment, or heaven forbid you don’t have an outdoor smoker, this episode of the Low & Slow Barbecue Show is for you. Let there be no doubt that the low & slow barbecue traditions of the Carolinas are best […]
Low Slow Korean Barbecue for the Indoor Pitmaster
Do you love barbecue but face limitations that require you to attempt a low and slow cook … indoors? This blog is for you.
Super Chili for Game Day
Super Sunday is the perfect time to rekindle the fire in your favorite chili recipe. After all, when you know how to make a super chili con carne, it’s hard to beat a big bowl hearty goodness to warm your belly and fuel your gameday.
Tailgating BBQ Time for The Low & Slow Barbecue Show!
Finally, the cool temperatures greet us on the Carolina mornings of fall. The days are getting shorter as the calendar ticks toward the tenth month. The fall weekend schedule is filling up. And if you’re a fan and follower of North America’s favorite football pastime, it is time to dust off your favorite tailgate chili recipe. […]
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers for Tailgate Party Time
When football season dawns across the United States, tailgate parties fill the schedule from Thursday through Monday night. Gameday menus can be as diverse as the gridiron teams and college colors we support. One sure-fire staple for every get together is the smoked jalapeno poppers.
BBQ Food Truck Big Byrd’s Smokehouse Shares Brisket Secrets
Every day a wave of food trucks rolls out across the blacktops of the Carolinas. They bring a variety of flavors to festivals, breweries, construction sites, and busy street corners. Convenient to find, affordable for food, and easy to eat right on the street, these food trucks serve everything from tacos and crab rolls to […]
