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John T. Edge talks progressive barbecue

AZCentral.com recently featured a story by southern food writer John T. Edge about the modernization of American barbecue. Edge profiles some strictly traditional 'cue joints and then goes on to explore some more modern variations. One of Edge's most extreme examples is McCrady's in Charleston, S.C., where chef Sean Brock uses liquid nitrogen to create tiny pearls with the essence of a pork sandwich with vinegar sauce. There is also talk of pork ribs cooked sous vide-style and then finished on Japanese Komodo smokers at 5 Seasons Brewing in Atlanta. There are, of course, more tame variations-gas powered smoke boxes taking the place of traditional pits, etc. Still, Edge doesn't diss them. He points out that many of the new innovators are still rooted in tradition and wonders where they'll go next.

[Photo: Kyle Hood/JohnTEdge.com]

Filed Under: Business, Ingredients, Chefs & Restaurants, Restaurants, Methods
Tags: america, article, barbecue, barbecuing, beef, comfort food, contemporary, innovation, john t edge, JohnTEdge, modern, new, old, pork, progressive, southern states, technology, traditional, ways

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Linda

5-18-2006 @7:45AM Linda said... You think he didn't diss them? I say it was there, all hidden in the mass of adjectives and giant-size words he uses to make himself look smart and put down anything that isn't his brand of bbq or traditional cooks/cooking. Typical Edge.
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