8 Reasons Why BBQ Became Kansas's Most Beloved Food
If you are a Kansan who hasn’t been living under a rock their entire life, there is a good chance that you are familiar with good BBQ and the state’s obsession with it… but just what is it about this tangy tenderness that has us hooked? Well, for starters:
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Whether you're north, south, east, or west, you are guaranteed to find a little off-the-grid, fall-of-the-bone goodness.
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*And wrapped in bacon.
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Whether you like chicken, beef, pork, or all of the above, you can grill it (usually with the side of your choice.)
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Sweet, spicy, mild... you name it, your BBQ can taste like it.
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Seriously; the next time you sink your teeth into a supple slab of meat, be sure to thank a Kansas farmer!
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It almost makes up for the unbearable humidity...
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No, not our German ancestors; I mean cavemen. (Therefore, a love of BBQ is in our genetics.)
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Can't grill or don't like a rack of ribs from time to time? I'm sorry... we can't be friends.
What do you love most about Kansas BBQ?
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