What is Barbecue? Where did it come from?

Chigger Willard explores the dictionary and the history books to find out the origins of Carolina barbecue. Is barbecue a verb, a noun, or an adjective? We find out and explain why we ask that question in the Low & Slow Showdown. Listen to get the backstory on barbecue in the Carolinas, where it’s been enjoyed for more than 300 years. We also talk about how vinegar and mustard got into the mix. Enjoy this Low & Slow Barbecue Show episode for a quick look at the foundation of the barbecue world we love so much.