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Summer just isn't summer without a little BBQ. And with so many delicious BBQ destinations throughout the country, making this all-American cuisine a part of your travel plans is easy! CheapTickets is proud to partner with BBQ guru and host of PBS's "Barbecue America", Rick Browne, to help travelers find the best BBQ stops from New England to the Pacific Northwest.

From some of the country's most popular barbecue cook-offs, Rick's own recipes, and even picks for barbecue is some unlikely places, you'll find plenty to inspire both your appetite and your vacation plans.

So whether you are looking to make a 'pit' stop a part of your next summer vacation, or plan the ultimate barbecue tour, CheapTickets can help guide the way.


Rick Browne's Blog

FINDING GREAT BARBECUE IN UNLIKELY PLACES

Everybody knows you can get great barbecue in Memphis, Dallas, Kansas City, Tuscaloosa, or anywhere in South (or North) Carolina. But we've sought out some pretty fantastic BBQ in some fairly unlikely cities not usually associated with the barbecue belt.

In Kansas City there are over 80 barbecue restaurants, in Memphis almost 100, Dallas and Houston have them on every corner, and even tiny Lexington, North Carolina (with one bbq restaurant for every 700 people) are not unexpected placed to get world class barbecue.

However, we've been there, and instead wanted to share some saucy gems you might not expect to find North or West (and I mean far west) of the Mason Dixon line.

We think after eating at any of these you'll have to loosen yours, belt that is. Here's our list of a few special bbqulinary places:

•  San Francisco, CA - Memphis Minnie's Bar-B-Que Joint is tucked away on the famous ?flower child? street. Their pulled pork is wonderful; often people even pass on the sauce because the meat is so moist and...

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Kansas City, MO

Smyrna, TN

Haleyville, AL

Dallas, TX

Greenwoood, SC

Top BBQ Recipes Courtesy of Rick Browne

Bulgogi Babyback Ribs

  • 2 slabs baby back ribs
  • 2 cups soy sauce
  • 1 cup sherry
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper

Combine all of the marinade ingredients and pour over the ribs, reserving 1/2 cup for basting, 1/2 cup for serving. Marinate the ribs covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours

When ready to grill, remove the ribs from the marinade, discard and wipe off excess. Grill the ribs until all sides are nicely browned, basting with 1/2 cup of the reserved marinade…

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Jamaican Jerked Citrus Chicken

  • 1 can chicken broth - (14 1/2 oz)
  • 3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon orange peel finely shredded
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium sized chickens, butterflied
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice
  • 2 red grapefruit peeled, sliced, and seeded
  • 2 oranges peeled, sliced, and seeded
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

In a non-metallic bowl, stir together chicken broth, orange juice concentrate…

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Grilled Stuffed Portabellos

  • 4 large portabello mushrooms
  • 10-12 ounces baby spinach, washed
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Mexene chili powder
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil

Place spinach in a large saucepan and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Make sure to stir constantly Remove from heat and drain out excess liquid. Add olive oil and add…

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