Pulled Pork is a traditional Southern American barbecue dish consisting of delicate, aromatic strands of pork shoulder that have been cooked low and slow.
Pork or beef ribs, cooked low and long until tender enough to fall off the bone, are another classic barbecue item.
Beef brisket, slow-cooked to perfection with a smoky crust, is the star of a classic Texas-style barbecue dish known as brisket.
Chicken, basted with barbecue sauce for a sweet and salty flavour, is a classic barbecue staple.
Kansas City is famous for its Burnt Ends, a barbecue dish consisting of the tender, delicious tips of beef brisket that have been slow-cooked and caramelised to a crisp.
Smoked sausages are a common addition to barbecue platters, and their flavours and varieties can vary greatly depending on where the barbecue is prepared.
Beef ribs are larger and meatier than pork ribs, yet they have a similar rich flavour and tender texture when slow-cooked over low heat.
Like pulled pork, chicken can be slow-cooked until it becomes fork-tender and tasty, and then the meat can be taken apart and served with barbecue sauce
Slow-cooked beef brisket is the star of the show in the classic barbecue sandwich, the brisket sandwich, which is typically served on a bun with sauce and condiments like coleslaw and pickles.