BBQ Article

[Pigs on The Run]

I have been asked to write a column on BBQ in a local publication. I would like to get some ideas from the brethren on topics that I could write about. I want this to be about real BBQ not fluff.
Thanks

 

[jgh1204]

Take a look at the roadmap section. Lot's of good ideas in there.

 

[thirdeye]

It's always nice to start with some history. Finding the right place to start is the tough job. I don't know if I would go back to that old story about the Taino, but a lot of food writers do.

 

[Plowboy]

Looks like an early Brethren bash.

You may want to first decide what type of articles you want to write: recipes, editorial, BBQ journalistic, reviews & coverage of BBQ "events" (what's happening in the world of BBQ), or something else. Doing some writing myself, it can be a bit schizophrenic to bounce around between different types of articles. Not only is it hard to focus as a writer, but your readers don't know what to expect from you. I say, pick a style and work it out to suit you. Pick what interests you because you want to be in it for the long haul and not a couple of articles. If recipe hunting or restaurant reviews aren't your thing, then don't focus on that.

If it were me, I'd probably want to go with a column helping backyard BBQ'ers/Grillers learn how to become better at what they do. Seems like that would have value for the reader. Maybe toss in the occasional article about a local restaurant, but would stick with equipment reviews, recipes, technique, etc.

 

[Pigs on The Run]

Thanks
Great Feed back

 

[Plowboy]

The great advantage you have is this site. So many different ideas and styles of Que.

 

[Roo-B-Q'N]

What ever you do set them straight on terminology. BBQ is not frying burgers and brats on the gasser in your back yard.
But that may just be my opinion :twisted:

 

[Bigdog]

What ever you do set them straight on terminology. BBQ is not frying burgers and brats on the gasser in your back yard.
But that may just be my opinion :twisted:

Amen brother!:eusa_clap

 

[bowhnter]

Is this a one time column, or ongoing. If ongoing start with the basics and expand from there.
You could also add a recipe of some sort at the end of each column.

 

[tony76248]

You could write an article about different BBQ coming from different regions of the US. Include the meats as well as the sauces and the sides.

I think that would educate many folks on what can be considered BBQ.

 

[SoEzzy]

Is this a one time column, or ongoing. If ongoing start with the basics and expand from there.
You could also add a recipe of some sort at the end of each column.

[FONT=&quot]Good point about a one off or repeat article.

How many words are needed or column inches?

I would try and make it informative, funny and don't attack too many sections of the BBQ world.

A "Does and Don'ts" article would go well I think, with some clues about not boiling ribs before you cook them! Grill or BBQ would make a good article, take a cut of meat and show how to grill it and how to bbq it, show that some things suit the grill and some suit the bbq method.

A little history about the use of lower value meats and the methods invented to turn tough chewy meat into succulent friable delights.[/FONT]