In colonial times, people above the Mason/Dixon line were just as capable of BBQing animal carcasses as people below it. So, why did BBQing become a cultural element of the South and not the Northern colonies? Some answers are in “From Barbycu to Barbecue.”

The popular #BBQ history is a repetition of myths and lacks convincing documentation. “From Barbycu to Barbecue” sets itself apart by providing over 33 full pages of credible historical citations. If you are interested in the heritage and history of #BBQ in the US with a solid historical foundation, this book is for you.

#LaborDay ribs cooked on an Old Country Smokers Pecos pit modified to cook with over-the-top heat. Fuel was 100% VA white oak. Very flavorful and tender.

Happy #4thJuly! Most of the founding fathers from Virginia were fond of barbecues. George Washington's diary has several references to barbecues he attended in Virginia. But Thomas Jefferson preferred private dinners. Read about how barbecues fueled Democracy in these books.

Here are some reviews of “From Barbycu to Barbecue.” This book sheds new light on the origins and history of barbecue in the United States. It shows that the southern #BBQ tradition is purely American and wasn’t imported. amazon.com/Barbycu-Barbecue-… #unknown

The perfect Christmas gift! #ChristmasIsComing #Christmas

Thank you to all who served. God bless America, and all who defend Her. Thankful this Veteran’s Day. #VeteransDay2025

In antebellum times, there were 3 main types of BBQs: The Little Squirrel BBQ The Community Barbecue, and The Ladies Barbecue which was said to be “the most enjoyable of all.” Read about them in "From Barbycue to Barbecue." #BBQ #barbeque #barbecue

Why were 16-century Spanish explorers fascinated by barbacoas? Read the surprising reason in this blog post inspired by the chapter "Hernando's Barbacoa" in my latest book From Barbycu to Barbecue. #BBQ #barbacoa #History ocbarbecue.blogspot.com/2025…

I had a fun interview with a great group of fellows who love baseball and BBQ! A deep dive overview of some of the newly discovered history of #BBQ documented my latest book “From Barbycu to Barbecue.” @JeffreyLCohen1 tinyurl.com/syu3hj6

So honored to be inducted into the Black Barbecue Hall Fame. “His [Haynes’s] books really illuminated the role of African Americans in Barbecue with significant scholarship and deep analysis, not just surface level research. ” tinyurl.com/3ehnh7n5

If you are interested in the history of BBQ or history in general, this book is for you. If you haven't read it, you don't know what you are missing. #BBQ #summerreading

Here are some reviews of “From Barbycu to Barbecue.” This book sheds new light on the origins and history of barbecue in the United States. It shows that the southern #BBQ tradition is purely American and wasn’t imported. tinyurl.com/t2xcwm88

What do you get when you #BBQ a rib roast like a brisket. An incredibly delicious meal! #barbecue #barbeque #Delicious

This is the traditional way Virginians eat #BBQ beef. Most often it is chuck or sirloin. Brisket is a relative newcomer in Virginia. #realvabbq

Did you know there are zero, zip, nada records of anyone in the 18th or 19th century Caribbean barbecuing pigs the way southerners have done for almost 400 years?

A couple of snacks going in the #BBQ pit for today’s big game. #SuperbowlLIX