I have been involved in a couple of outdoor cooking forums for over 4 years - it's like going to school for me.
During that time, and particularly during the past year, my focus has turned toward bbq - low and slow. I think the reason for that is this: there are so many variables / options for each lesson. There are flavor options with rubs, marinades, wood selection, etc. There are temp options and smoke options. There are choices about which cooker to use. It is never boring and seldom predictable for me. I realize most of y'all know how you're food will turn out even before you begin, but it is always a challenge for me, especially as I continue to try different techniques that y'all present herein.
We have some bbq restaurants in our area. Some are bbq "joints", and it seems they have the better que. Could be because bbq is their LIFE - they learned it early on and put all they have into it - including the LOVE factor.
Every now and then, I get a hankerin' to try some que at a place I haven't tried before...but usually, Deb likes the food she gets at "backyard jack's". I think she can taste the love...and you know, it does my heart good when she starts braggin' on it (whether its good or just so-so.)
Am I a bbq snob? Probably not...I just know what tastes good to ME. And to think - a couple of years ago I didn't KNOW the difference.
Thanks Y'all,