Alabama News Center — The ultimate Fourth of July guide to an Alabama barbecue

By: Eric Velasco

Sure, you can run to your local superstore to stock up on shrink-wrapped steaks, ground meat, ribs and anything else needed for a Fourth of July Alabama barbecue.

But if you feel a patriotic pull to support homegrown businesses and honor the state’s culinary traditions, we have tips for throwing the ultimate DIY Bama barbecue. From meat to smoker grills, state farmers and entrepreneurs produce what you need for a holiday or weekend cookout.

Start with meat raised on a nearby farm or cut fresh by a local butcher. Alabama’s passion for barbecue also pays off for backyard grillers. Many local joints package and sell their own spice rubs and sauces that reflect regional differences in flavors.

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