HTP is committed to maintaining a strong cultural component of its J-1 Program and regularly publishes topics related to U.S. culture. This week Program manager Kira Udo talks about her favorite type of food: Barbecue! This week I am going to tell you about my favorite cuisine, barbeque. There is much debate on the origins of American Barbeque but after reviewing several websites on the subject, I agree with Wiki; there are 4 main regional styles for Barbeque. What makes each region different is how they serve the meat (sliced, chopped, pulled, slabs), what kind of meat (usually pork but sometimes chicken), what spices they add, and how they make their sauce. First Region: Memphis Memphis is a city in the far southwestern corner of Tennessee. In the Barbeque world Memphis is known for The World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest held each May. People come from all over the country to...Read more...
