Cannuli's Quality Meats & Poultry

Bill Bergey learned all about Super Bowl Party prep here in the Italian Market at Cannuli's Quality Meats & Poultry

The words grill and barbecue are often used interchangeably, but cooking things like hot dogs and hamburgers doesn’t really constitute a barbecue. To barbecue means to cook meat slowly with lower heat, leaving you with tender meat that will melt in your mouth.

While pit barbecue is fairly basic meat, fire, and smoke the essence of great barbecue is in the details. Our seasonings and slow cooking at precise temperatures are closely guarded secrets, but the quality of our product is not. Come in and enjoy our fare.

What U.S. state was home to the very first dedicated barbecue restaurant? If you guessed North Carolina, you're right. Extra points if you can guess the year this landmark restaurant opened? If you guessed 1919, congratulations, you’re a BBQ history superstar.

In addition to all the main dishes and sides, many caterers will also include tableware like plates and utensils too. This takes one more thing off your to-do list. Ask your caterers what they provide in advance so you can be prepared.

To barbecue enthusiasts, competitions are no joke. Many competitions come with a cash prize of ten thousand dollars. Some competitions have even had a payout of over $100,000 in cash and prizes.

What better way to show your office workers that you appreciate their hard work than to have a tasty barbecue meal brought in for them? Just about anyone would appreciate the break from the bagged lunch or fast food they'd be eating otherwise.

When it comes to barbecue, it all comes down to the sauce. Different regions of the country tend to have different styles. For instance, in the Carolinas, one of the most popular sauces is vinegar based, as opposed to mustard or ketchup based.

A complete barbecue dinner isn't just about the meat. Just about any barbecue catered meal will include traditional sides like coleslaw, baked beans, corn, and/or hush puppies. You can often add vegetables and salads to your meal, as well.

One good reason to choose barbecue the next time you need catering is that it's very allergen-friendly. Barbecue doesn't normally contain common allergens like wheat, dairy, or soy (or can easily be prepared without it), so you can rest assured that a majority of your guests will be able to eat it.

Ribeye steaks are among the most popular cuts of beef used in barbecue cooking. Care to guess how many pounds of these succulent steaks are sold across the U.S. every year? That would be almost 159 million pounds.

Have you heard of churrasco grilling? It's a South American style of barbecue in which meats are suspended over long skewers or even swords. In churrasco all-you-can-eat restaurants, waiters slice meats from skewers at tableside. It's performance art with benefits.