It was one of the worst nights of my life. And while I have often and with great fervor villified merchants and devotees of propane and propane accessories, I do not hold the belief that gas grills themselves are the actual literal work of Satan. Grills don't make bad barbecue, people do. Gas grills certainly have many fine and worthy uses within the realm of cooking. Barbecue however, is not one of them.
Barbecue is indeed much like religion in many respects.
And like religion, from east Carolina vinegar, to Georgia mustard, to Texas tomato-based styles, to KC dry rubs and even those cults out in parts of the westcoast that smoke tofu and bean sprouts, every single one think's their style of Barbecue is the one and only true way to Heaven. Purveyors and enthusiasts of real wood-smoked barbecue often speak of it with a fever and passion usually reserved only for lovers and paramours. Chop all ingredients in a blender or food processor at lowest speed for 5 seconds or until veggies are just chopped, not pulverized. Chill before serving. All rights reserved.