re: All types of BBQ have their place and most are very tasty

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I think pork is more common because it's what we raised in the South and it's generally cheaper than beef. Remember, BBQ was born out of necessity. It's actually poverty food. It's taking tough cuts of meat and slowly cooking them to tender deliciousness. It's not luxury food, nor is it supposed to be.

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This.

My dad grew up on a farm during the depression. Farmers would get together in the winter to help each other slaughter hogs. That's what they ate all year.

My grandfather would raise some cattle to sell. Dad said they couldn't afford to eat it.