You like your ribs pork with a dry rub instead of a sauce. Then you’re probably a Memphis-style BBQ enthusiast.

Or maybe you like any and all kinds of meat cooked slow and low over hickory wood. If burnt ends are your favorite, then Kansas City-style barbecue is for you.

Isn’t it great that even in the category of barbecue we’ve got sub-categories depending on your taste? I love America!

Want to know about all the different regional styles of BBQ this National Barbecue Month? Check out this rundown of the various flavors across the nation.

I know that there’s NO WAY I could choose just one style to be loyal to, I’m afraid. I like ’em all. How about you?

Enjoy!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

It’s delicious. It’s different. And it’s increasing in popularity.

It’s the rich, hearty Flat Iron Steak!

Sometimes called the Top Blade Steak, this steak is cut from the shoulder and has a ton of marbling (read:  flavor!)

Wanna try this cut? Make this Flat Iron with KC Barbecue Glaze recipe and eat your heart out!

And lemme know what you think!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Oh, man! Our friends at AllRecipes and FoodWishes.com have given us this great video to help us make “Beerbecue Flank Steak.”

That is, of course beer + barbecue sauce + flank steak.

A beautiful combination.

It makes the beef oh-so-tender and so, so flavorful.

I absolutely LOVE a great barbecue sauce!

Check out the video and try this yourself. It is summer, ya know!

Enjoy!