Johnson City, Tennessee

by Mark Sanders Barbecue isn’t just about pulled pork, coleslaw and baked beans. It’s not just about whose sauce is better either, though listening in ... More

by Mark Sanders Barbecue isn’t just about pulled pork, coleslaw and baked beans. It’s not just about whose sauce is better either, though listening in on a debate between two aficionados might lead you to think so. Rather, barbecue has a deeper meaning, one that goes far beyond flavor, texture or style. In Tennessee, it’s a subculture unto itself, with historical implications that tell of the South’s rich culinary history. Maybe I’m being a little farfetched. But could you imagine folks being as passionate about, say, graham crackers, as they are about barbecue? On a cross-state trip, in which... Show Less