Lately I've been hearing more and more from Tiffany how much she wants a Kansas City Style BBQ sandwich. There are 4 major styles of BBQ in the country and followers of each feel that their style is the best.

Kansas City BBQ- Typically made with beef, Dry rubbed with a mix of spices, often sliced but some places will serve it shredded. The charred burnt fat is served with the the cut to add more flavor. BBQ sauce topped on beef when served. The style of the sauce is thick and sweet, with a ketchup/tomato base. KC Masterpiece is the common grocery store version of this sauce.

Texas- Typically made with beef, slow cooked and smoked for about 18 hours until the outside gets a pinkish color, usually when cooked there is no dry rub or BBQ mop added while cooking. The beef is sliced and served on a white bread bun. The sauce is typically tomato and chili powder based and thinned out with vinegar. Some places smoke the BBQ sauce in the smoker with the beef briskets.

Carolina- Slow cooked dry rubbed pork shoulder smoked over hickory for 6-8 hours. Served shredded so the meat soaks up as much flavor as possible. The sauce varies across the states, but will usually be served on a bun with coleslaw and vinegar.

Memphis- Pork shoulder slow cooked and thinly sliced with BBQ sauce.