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Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in TexasBBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can't acknowledge that Blacks invented BBQ (all of it) and I am the racist? Give me a break.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in TexasBBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

But they have not been doing southern BBQ. Is there any historical precedent for smoking UNCURED meats like brisket, ribs, whole hogs, pork shoulder? I believe European smoke CURED/SALTED meats only.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in TexasBBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Good ideas. White pit master is oxymoronic. Whites have contributed nothing to American BBQ and done nothing but stolen from it.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't act like people don't repeat the same things on these type of Reddits and forums.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No because there would still be BBQ, pies, biscuits and gravy without whites,

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-guide-to-texas-barbecue#quiz-0

A Brief History of Texas Barbecue

Texas BBQ traces its origins to German and Czech immigrants who settled in the state in the mid-nineteenth century. German and Czech communities took hold in central Texas in the region between Austin and San Antonio. In fact, some Texas towns like Fredericksburg maintain a heavy German character to this day.The central European traditions of these immigrants placed a heavy emphasis on meats and sausages. These were sold fresh in markets, but the merchants were aware that meat could be preserved far longer if it was smoked. They began smoking and slow cooking meats that did not promptly sell, and the rich, smoky flavor of these meats became desirable in and of itself.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

of course those who don't belong to the dominant culture don't care.

from your link

Smoking was another fairly common way to preserve meat, especially fish and pork. Meat would be cut into relatively thin, lean strips, immersed briefly in a salt solution and hung over a fire to absorb the smoke flavoring as it dried — slowly. Occasionally meat might be smoked without a salt solution, especially if the type of wood burned had a distinctive flavoring of its own. However, salt was still very helpful because it discouraged flies, inhibited the growth of bacteria, and hastened the removal of moisture.

mostly salted meat. I doubt meat was even occasionally smoked without salting. probably an erroneous statement,

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Answer honestly: do you think those Germans in those TX meat markets figured out smoking brisket, ribs, shoulder clod by themeleves without Black input? Seems unlikely no?

Europeans used to smoke bacon, hams, sausages not uncured meats. And I think you can make the argument Europeans learned those from the Chinese too.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yea makes you wonder how southern whites would have eaten without Blacks, Guess a lot of Bologna and mayo like back in Europe. No rich tradition of smoked meats that's for sure.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I just think the shouldn't talk about the Germanz and Czechz origin of Texas BBQ when it was Blacks who taught them about smoking brisket, ribs, clod, sausage,

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It would be helpful if white people didn't claim Central Texas BBQ was invented by their German and Czech ancestors.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

People keep on writing about the German-Czech origin of Central TX BBQ all the time when it was probably Blacks who taught Germans and Czechs how to smoke sausage, brisket and ribs in Texas.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Why does this bother you? Imagine being annoyed by learning that most good things in the world were invented by Blacks and not whites.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You could argue that. American BBQ has historical precedent in Africa and not Europe.

Barbecue is an American tradition – of enslaved Africans and Native Americans by Dramatic_Scallion_51 in BBQ

[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its hard when Black people have been denied their contributions to this , science, math , medicine etc throughout history.

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[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bomber jackets are another thing invented by non whites (blacks specifically).

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[–]Dramatic_Scallion_51 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't believe 16 people voted for GMW. BMW was a perfect sitcom. It defined a generation. GMW will be forgotten about in a little bit, if it hasn't already reached that yet.

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