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1800-1860 - Kentucky Regional Barbecue Communities
Kentucky mutton barbecue involves slow-smoked mutton or sheep meat, often served with vinegar-based sauces. This tradition, maintained across generations, highlights regional barbecue practices distinct from more common pork or beef varieties and reflects Kentucky's unique culinary heritage.
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Difficulty
Hard
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
6-8 hours
Total time
6 hours 20 minutes
Servings
6
Region
Owensboro and western Kentucky
Era introduced
1800-1860
Introduced by
Kentucky Regional Barbecue Communities
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Kentucky mutton barbecue preserves a regional tradition distinct from typical American barbecue styles, centering on the use of sheep meat slow-smoked and served with distinct vinegar-based sauces. This practice, maintained over many decades, illustrates the diversity of American barbecue practices linked to local livestock and cultural preferences.
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