Just a Pinch of South

For those of us who grew up in the South but have moved elsewhere, we love our roots and all they have provided. There's a lot that I've come to appreciate about the South. But let's be honest, most of us don't want to go back to "full Southern." We're happy with just a pinch here and there to add flavor to the life we live now. If you are not a Southerner, perhaps you'll come to better appreciate the little gifts the American South has given and continues to give our culture. This blog is written by Elizabeth Bloodworth. Photos are not mine unless specified. Email me at justapinchofsouth @ gmail dot com. I tweet at @apinchofsouth and my other tumblr is called "everythingthatdoesntfitelsewhere" which is just what it sounds like.

Jun12

Georgia doesn’t have a distinctive barbecue. It’s a little something of a mutt. It is usually similar to North Carolina, in that it uses a thin vinegar sauce, but the meat is drier and a plate doesn’t come with hush puppies. But that’s not always true. I don’t know why Georgia never developed a uniform style of BBQ. That’s not to say Georgia barbecue isn’t good. It can be very good. But BBQ in GA can be a little inconsistent depending on what you like. If you haven’t visited the restaurant, or had very specific instruction, you may find the style isn’t to your liking. The good news is, you can get all different varieties in Georgia without feeling shame. It’d be embarrassing to ask for Texas or Memphis style in North Carolina. Trust me. tumbledownsouth: BBQ in Ellijay, GA. January 2011

Georgia doesn’t have a distinctive barbecue. It’s a little something of a mutt. It is usually similar to North Carolina, in that it uses a thin vinegar sauce, but the meat is drier and a plate doesn’t come with hush puppies. But that’s not always true.

I don’t know why Georgia never developed a uniform style of BBQ.

That’s not to say Georgia barbecue isn’t good. It can be very good. But BBQ in GA can be a little inconsistent depending on what you like. If you haven’t visited the restaurant, or had very specific instruction, you may find the style isn’t to your liking. The good news is, you can get all different varieties in Georgia without feeling shame. It’d be embarrassing to ask for Texas or Memphis style in North Carolina. Trust me.

tumbledownsouth:

BBQ in Ellijay, GA. January 2011

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