May 16th was National Barbecue Day #NationalBBQDay. I made Oven Baked Beef BBQ Ribs in the oven for dinner that night. They were so good Charlie and David couldn’t get enough of them. I just wish when we had purchased groceries that we would have gotten a #Brisket because when we have #BBQ that is my favorite.
Charlie loves to cook and he hasn’t ever made Ribs or a Brisket so I plan on taking him Grocery Shopping this week so he can learn how to cook his Dad’s Brisket my mom’s Potato Salad and my parents Deviled Eggs so when he moves out he will know how to make a #BBQ dinner for his family. Would you want to join us for dinner?
Make sure you mark your calendar because National BBQ Day is celebrated every year on May 16th. National BBQ Day is set to serve as a reminder of the delicious food that Americans have access to. If you don’t fell like cooking go to a BBQ restaurant celebrate National BBQ Day.
I wanted to remind you Barbecues are one of America’s favorite pastimes. Since the activity is highly common in the U.S., it is no surprise that a special day has been dedicated to celebrating the barbecuing tradition. Is there?
Although the concept of barbecuing did not originate in America, the activity has become an essential part of American culture today. Did you know the history of barbecuing in the U.S. goes back to Colonial times where any celebration was incomplete without a cookout.
After the Revolutionary War was won and the first Bridge was built over the Missouri River, barbecue celebrations erupted all over the Nation. Even the American Presidents are famous for hosting massive barbecues during times of success and on days of special observances.
George Washington’s diary is said to have referenced a barbecue event that lasted for three days. That’s how deeply rooted barbecuing is in the Country’s history! Wouldn’t it have been fun to attend that event?
Barbecues are a White House tradition thanks to President Lyndon B. Johnson who started this trend by hosting the first-ever barbecue in the Presidential headquarters. The food items served at the event included delicious Texas-style Barbecue Wings.
How to Celebrate National BBQ Day
- A simple way to celebrate National BBQ Day is to host a barbecue for friends and family in your very own backyard.
- Indulge in a barbecue eating competition at a restaurant.
- Experiment and try to cook up a new barbecue Sauce recipe for Steak or Burgers.
Facts About Barbecues
- The longest barbecue was held in Georgia, and lasted for up to 80 hours.
- Johnny Fugit ate at 365 restaurants in the U.S. in a year to find the best BBQ Restaurant.
- 85% of people prefer grilling Hamburgers at barbecues.
- 45,000 people were present at the largest barbecue event in Mexico.
- Barbecue food is available at 8.27% of restaurants in the State of Alabama.
Why People Love National BBQ Day
Why eat alone when you can hang out with close friends at a barbecue? The social activity is a favorite of many families since children and adults can both enjoy the event.
You have to admit it, Barbecue food is delicious and who doesn’t love an excuse to get their hands on tangy grilled Meat?
Grilled food is healthy since it uses less oil, which is why Barbecue food is perfect for people who are watching their weight. Try to avoid the Sauces, though, since some of them are very high in calories.
Recipe for Chopped Bar B Que Sandwiches
Ingredients
3⁄4 Pound Beef Brisket, cooked (can use Beef Roast in place of a Brisket
1⁄2 – 1 cup Barbecue Sauce of your choice I either use Woody’s Cook-in’ Sauce Barbecue Concentrate which is what my dad always used. Or Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Original BBQ Sauce Charlie’s favorite.
1 small white Onion, thinly sliced can be used but in our family I can’t because Onions bother David even though I love them.
sliced Dill Pickle
sliced Jalapeno (optional)
2 Hamburger Buns or Light Bread the choice is yours.
Once the BBQ is done make the Sandwiches and serve with your favorite sides.
In our home we may do Lay’s Chips, Potato Salad or Pork n Beans
At times David has made a Baked Potato and added the BBQ Beef to it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
