tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123849968205458438.post7533938990511494056..comments2023-10-25T12:07:00.274-04:00Comments on Footnotes and Commentary: BarbecueRolland G. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099817349797405854noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123849968205458438.post-39674474682600442922009-04-29T13:19:00.000-04:002009-04-29T13:19:00.000-04:00Thanks for the posting on BBQ. The Political Tradi...Thanks for the posting on BBQ. The Political Tradition of cooking and feeding voters is alive and well. In North Carolina, we have what is known as the “Rubber Barbecue Circuit.” All politicians have to hold and attend various barbecues throughout their respective districts, cities, and towns in order to be considered a "true" candidate. Years ago, a candidate for Governor remarked he was “sick and tired of eating BBQ!” That candidate was not successful in his bid due to his remark.<br />North Carolinians call roasted pork “Barbecue.” We have Eastern Style Barbecue Pork, which is seasoned with Vinegar and spices and Western Style Barbecue Pork (a.k.a. Lexington Style) which is seasoned with spices and tomatoes. In South Carolina, it is also popular to season Barbecue Pork with mustard and spices as well. As a South-Eastern North Carolinian, I am partial to the Eastern style, although all of the aforementioned are delicious. <br />Hopefully the “Swine Flu” Pandemic will be abated in time for the Rubber BBQ Circuit!!! Thanks for all of your postings.Topher08https://www.blogger.com/profile/11588192963059390447noreply@blogger.com